These Are Some of the Best Furniture and Decor Pieces With Hidden Storage
If you live in a small space or just have a lot of stuff, storage can be a nightmare. To stay organized and tidy, you definitely need to use drawers and storage , but as someone who lives in a small apartment, I’ll be the first to admit that it’s hard to find places to store bins, let alone everything my things were organized inside. their. That’s why I’m a big proponent of “storage as decoration”—items that serve as both storage and furniture.
The Best Furniture and Decor for Hidden Storage
We’re going to start with my favorite thing: a full-length mirror. I have this from Vlsrka ($129.99): a lighted mirror that swings open to reveal another lighted mirror, plus hooks for earrings, necklaces and bracelets, baskets for makeup brushes, pockets, shelves and a holder for rings This one can be hung on the wall, but there are others that stand alone, like this one from Songmics ($209.98), which hides not only internal storage but also some external shelves in the back. I love mine because the inside and outside mirrors are super convenient and keep my jewelry and makeup out of the way until I need them.
Of course, one of the most convenient and discreet solutions for hidden storage is the trusty hollow ottoman. This one from Storagebud ($42.97) can be folded up when not in use, and there are small storage compartments inside so you can keep whatever you throw in there more organized. There are also smaller versions with a footrest that cost much less, such as the Songmics Cube ($19.40).
If you have experience and a small space, you won’t have to choose between plants and storage. Sdstone makes a flower pot with a hidden safe underneath ($13.99). It’s designed for valuables, but you can throw whatever small items you want in there. As a bonus, the kit includes a fireproof pouch for money and especially important things.
A bench by your front door won’t support its weight if you can’t hide things on it. The Hoobro Shoe Storage Bench ($75.95) hinges on the top to allow for under-seat storage, and also has exterior shelves that can face the wall so no one will ever know you have anything there There is.
Shelves are great for extra storage, but shelves with hidden compartments inside are doubly good and keep the top from becoming too cluttered. The Ikoppoi Hidden Wall Storage Shelf ($33.99) allows you to display some jewelry while hiding other items in a secret drawer. For example, consider placing candles on a visible shelf and then hiding matches or a lighter inside.
Store larger items right in your living room with the Cozy Castle Coffee Table ($119.99), which not only has LED lighting and a high-gloss finish, but also has two large storage drawers tucked into the sides. It’s great for large blankets, children’s toys, or anything else that clutters your space.
If you’re looking to do a little DIY around the house, try Fox Hollow Furnishings’ Built-In Medicine Cabinet ($329.99), which looks like a regular picture frame on the outside but has four rows of shelves on the inside. You’ll have to mount it inside a wall, so it’s not as convenient as other options, but if you have something valuable or valuable to store, an innocuous “picture frame” is the perfect thing to leave it all behind. Watch this demo video to see what it looks like .
Finally, go old school with a 2-pack of Decorative Book Boxes ($23.95). They look like classic old books and will fit easily on your bookshelf. Inside you will find ample storage space for small items.
Other clever storage ideas
Over the years of living in small apartments, I have developed a trick: storing winter coats in my luggage. When I travel, I just take them and put them on the couch. It does not matter; Anyway, I’m not home to see this mess. This saves a lot of space in my closet, which is already dominated by suitcases.
I also have shelving along the walls to compensate for the lack of closet space. (I have closets, but I just really like clothes.) The clothes I wear can look messy, so I use fabric storage cubes to create “boxes” on the shelves. When not in use they fold flat, but when flung open they create the illusion that the shelves are much more organized than they actually are. Try a six-pack from Amazon Basics ($19.68).
Finally, last year I upgraded my cart to a rolling cart. The cart is still bulky and unsightly, so I keep it in the closet, but it’s less bulky than the hamper I had and makes doing laundry a lot easier since I can just roll the dirty laundry right out the door and into the laundry room. Unfortunately for me, I have some tacky fruit-patterned abomination from the dollar store, but luckily for you, Amazon has a much nicer version from Songmics for $49.79.