When I initially told the Ideal Home team that I couldn’t understand why anyone would buy a coffee table without any storage, I didn’t expect the response I got. Almost everyone disagreed with me, and almost all pointed out that their coffee table had zero storage. But I will not sink. I stand by my contention that every coffee table should have some sort of storage space.
Maybe it’s because I live in a small space, which makes me appreciate every extra storage solution even more. But I think a coffee table without storage space is a missed opportunity. And I certainly think when Choosing a coffee table for a small living roomIt needs to have some form of integrated storage.
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I don’t ask for much. It doesn’t have to be anything particularly complicated, just an extra shelf will do in my opinion. However, there are many clever storage coffee table designs available, if you are currently in the market for one, I would like to recommend one of the more innovative and stylish storage coffee tables. And I’ve collected 9 of my top picks below for you to use.
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My Storage Coffee Table Top Picks
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Sanara Solid/Veneer Oak Round Coffee Table with 2 Drawers
I recently visited the headquarters of La Redoute in France where I found out La Redoute is France’s M&S And where I also saw this amazing storage coffee table. I don’t think I’ve seen a round coffee table with drawers before.
The Westwing Collection
Metal Coffee Table Julia with Magazine Rack
Storage can take many different forms – and if you’re an avid magazine reader like me, this coffee table with a built-in magazine rack will come in handy. Not to mention it looks like a sculpture!
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Adeline Round Coffee Table
This one caught my eye as soon as it landed on the Argos and Habitat websites last year because it’s a genius cross between a coffee table and an ottoman with plenty of internal storage.
Dunelm
Harmon Games Coffee Table
No only this does Dunelm coffee table Featuring a checkerboard design in two different shades of wood but also comes with internal storage when you lift the tabletop.
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Hibashi coffee table in oak veneer
La Redoute is my go-to brand when it comes to stylish storage furniture and clever small space solutions. That’s why it appears more than once on this list. This design with a sliding tabletop that showcases the storage space is a must-have here.
Available in three different colors/finishes, this coffee table has a combination of closed and open storage. But given the budget-friendly price point, I’m impressed with how high-end this coffee table looks!
John Lewis
Grayson Storage Coffee Table
This coffee table is one of John Lewis’ best sellers – which shows that storage coffee tables are popular. Equipped with slatted sliding doors that hide the space, the design comes in two different wood finishes.
Castlery
Seb Lift Top Coffee Table, Small
There are a few different brands of this style of lift-top coffee table that feature internal storage. But this is my favorite from Castlery because it looks sleek and the finish of the material feels high quality.
La Redoute
Abec oak veneered coffee table
I love how this coffee table incorporates display shelving. So that you can present your decorative items on your coffee table without crowding the tabletop and do it from every angle.
Helen Ashmore, Head of Design Laura AshleyAgree with my point of view, ‘Modern houses tend to lean two ways, either to have small footprints with compact spaces or to have open-plan layouts, so Furniture It takes hard work to make an impact. A coffee table with storage is not just a nice item, but has become increasingly essential as it sits at the heart of the living room, often the most accommodating and multifunctional space within the home. Designs that incorporate storage allow you to maintain a sense of calm and order without compromising accessibility.’
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What other experts say
When they make a great Small living room ideaAlso good Open plan living room ideasThe main counter argument I got from my colleagues was that built-in storage invites more clutter – so if there is space they will feel the need to fill it with stuff, but if they don’t have the storage space it will force them to declutter. Another issue was that they are inclusive Living room storage In other ways, such as shelves, sideboards, TV units and console tables.
Holly Lamont‘I don’t think a storage coffee table is essential, but it can be very useful,’ adds the founder and creative director of interior design studio Holla Design. Where I am more cautious is when a piece focuses too much on function at the expense of how it looks and feels in space. The coffee table sits at the center of the living room, so proportion, material and shape are as important as practicality.’
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I believe this is a fair argument and it also emphasizes the importance of choosing a good and stylish storage coffee table that seamlessly incorporates a storage solution.
‘In my own work, I often lean towards upholstered ottomans instead,’ continues Holly. They provide a softer, more flexible way of hidden storage and they create the opportunity to introduce pattern, texture or colour.’ And this is another idea that I am completely on board with. In fact, I believe that in a way, it is another take on the storage coffee table, only upholstered and offering additional seating at the same time.
So what do you think? Storage coffee table – is it an essential part of the modern living room or not?
