Storage is at a premium in most homes, so if your home is compact and you’re looking for more space, you need to give careful consideration to the type of furniture you buy. The following are five examples of pieces that may provide you with the space you need and complement your home in addition to adding functionality and organization.
Lift-Top Coffee Tables
Coffee tables are a central part of a living room, and they’re for more than just decorations. They can also be used to eat, put drinks on, use a laptop, and more.
Thanks to modern technology, some coffee tables can also act as storage space. They can be raised to accommodate eating and have compartments where you can store things when not in use.
Slim Shoe Storage Cabinets
Storing shoes is one of the most annoying parts of designing a home, but it gets a lot easier with slim storage cabinets. These cabinets can fit a lot of shoes in very small spaces.
They’re small enough to go in entryways or other tight rooms, and the top can be used as an entry table to store things you need to grab before running out the door.
Storage Ottomans
Ottomans were once used as decorative pieces of furniture or for putting your feet up while sitting on the sofa. However, modern ottomans can double as storage spaces.
Depending on the size of the ottoman, they are capable of containing the likes of blankets, throw pillows, and so much more, and the best part is that they can be used as extra seating if you need it.
Lift Up Storage Beds
Beds used to be just a frame and a mattress. Now many come with storage space underneath them. It can be in the form of drawers or have a hydraulic lift mechanism that will allow you to raise the bed and store items under it.
This comes in handy when you have no space left to put the likes of bedding, duvets, blankets, or pillows. It can be used by anyone, and no heavy lifting is involved due to the hydraulic lift mechanism.
Entryway Shoe Benches
Shoe benches are a must-have for people who have small children who need to sit down to put their shoes on. Some have compartments on either side of the bench to store items like umbrellas.
The front often comes with doors that will hide the shoes to make the area it’s placed in look neat and tidy. They’re available in a range of colors to match the decor and colors nearby.