Furniture with hidden compartments comes in handy when you’re looking at organizing any room or setting. This doesn’t have to be boring. In fact, we found some unique furniture pieces that contain hidden compartments that are quite unique. From bookcases to lamps, we’ll be highlighting some of our favourite furniture pieces that we think will add a touch of style to any room.
Coffee Table with Hidden Compartments
There are plenty of options when it comes to coffee tables on the market nowadays. If you’re looking for a coffee table that you can store a few books away or a set of coasters, look no further than a table that has a sliding top or side doors. From rustic coffee tables to modern design, these table can help you store some of your items without anyone knowing it. Perfect for drink coasters, board games, books even a bottle of wine, these tables with hidden storage are a perfect set-up for any living room.
Bonus: How to Build Your Own Coffee Table With Hidden Storage
If you’re a handy person, you can easily build your own coffee table and decide on how much compartment space you need. For example, you can use different storage compartments for your remotes, art suppliers, kids stuff, etc. Here’s what you’ll need:
- 6, 1″X6″X8′ boards
- 1 – 1″X2″X8′ board
- 1 – 4″X4″X8′ post
- 2 overlay hinges (frameless)
- 1 1/4″ nails
- 1 1/4″ pocket hole screws
- sandpaper
- wood glue
- paint and stain
The process of building this coffee table is fairly easy. You can also change the dimensions given above to suit your needs, if you decide you like a higher or lower table, smaller or larger. Use the stain and paint of your choice. All in all, you’re looking at about $50 to $70 for a coffee table that you can build according to you liking that includes hidden storage also.
Bar Rack with Hidden Storage
If you’ve got a smaller space and wish you have a bar, consider having a bar rack with hidden compartments. This is a perfect setup for a condo with limited space. You can store shot glasses, coasters, and other items such as wine glasses from the bottom while you have the bottles on the top.
Bench with Hidden Compartments
Benches are perfect for any room. These furniture pieces can be used in hallways, living room, bedrooms or kitchens. We recommend having a bench with storage compartment for your hallway, near the entrance of your house as these are perfect for storing gloves, hats, shoes, umbrellas and more.
There are a plenty of choices when it comes to this so pick something that you like and that matches your decor. If you’re handy, you can also build this easily yourself. Pricing can also very from $100 up to $500 or more. We like the storage bench below from Wayfair that retails for $629 (35% off).
Floating Shelf or Desk with Storage
If you’re considering furniture with hidden compartments, a floating shelf with storage compartment is a great addition to any room. This has a dual purpose: use it as a desk if limited space is an issue and a storage unit if you need to get organized. We wrote an entire article on Float Wall Desk Ideas for Small Spaces so take a look at that if you haven’t done so for a lot of design ideas and inspiration.
Bookcases with Hidden Storage Compartments
Bookcases are great. Given that people are increasingly working from home nowadays, a bookcase with storage compartments makes sense. This will make a stylish addition to any home office, den or living room. There are a lot of choices to pick from, so consider your budget and style. If you’re on a budget Ikea usually offers a great selection of bookcases with storage starting at $200 and up for a decent unit. Have a look around and compare.
Lamps with hidden compartments
Lamps can also be a good way to store items. Although not as practical as a coffee table or a bench that can store a lot more items, a lamp will be a unique way to keep certain items. We like this “storage lamp” for its unique design.
Coat Rack with Hidden Compartment
Just like having a bench, a coat rack with a hidden compartment is also a complimentary way to store more items out of the way. Perfect for keys, wallets or any other valuables, these coat racks can help you get organized in no time. Shop around for design and prices, pending your budget, you should be able to find something that fits your needs.
As you can see, there are various ways to keep your clutter at bay. We outlined some of our favourite furniture pieces above. If you’re looking for furniture with hidden compartments to take advantage of more store do consider these.
As mentioned, pending your budget, you should be able to shop for the items listed. Better yet, if you are the handy type, you can make them yourself and save a lot of money in the process. Do let us know what other pieces you consider as best when it comes to furniture with hidden storage.
