3 Clever Hidden Storage Solutions
Corral clutter in your living room with these fun ideas from our editors.
No matter what room in your home needs a little organization, one of these three editor-approved tricks will whip your space into shape.
Watch the video below to see how to incorporate these multi-functional pieces into your home! And then keep reading to learn more.
#1 Trunk End Table
Keep seasonal items—holiday accents, heavy winter blankets, table linens—hidden in a trunk end table. The old-world style (leather straps and nailhead details) of this trunk adds character to any space.
Editors' Tip: If you want to store frequently-used items in the end table but need additional lighting, opt for a floor lamp instead of a table lamp.
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#2 Bookshelf Hack
Hide odds and ends behind a sofa with this easy trick—a bookshelf on caster tucked away. If you have an open living space and the back of your sofa is open to the room, rotate bookshelf around, exposing the shelves, to create astorage-filled console table.
Supplies: Electric drill, screws, and six 2-inch casters. Make sure screws are short enough not to break through the other side of the shelf.
Tip!
With an electric drill and screws, attach casters to the bottom of the bookshelf. (Two casters at each end and two in the middle.) Flip it over and slide behind the sofa.
#3 Shoe Storage Ottoman
Bring the shoe storage ottoman out of hiding and use it in your living room! Sandy-coloured linen upholstery, elegant tufting, and a roomy interior for storage make this ottoman a versatile piece, ideal for any living room. Shoe pockets can also hold books, movies, games, chargers, and stuffed animals.
Editors' Trick: To use this ottoman as your coffee table, simply place a decorative tray on top for holding drinks, remotes, and more.
