Dual-purpose furniture helping to de-clutter your home
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There’s nothing we love more than furniture that has a double purpose. It’s especially handy when something has built-in storage. It brings both aesthetics and much-needed practicality to a space.
Whether it’s a sofa bed armchair that has cushion storage, a free-standing mirror that doubles as a jewellery cabinet or a coffee table that turns into a desk with space for laptops, chargers, and more.
With style and function in mind, these items have secret storage solutions that we love.
NOTE: Prices are accurate at time of publishing.
Living Fusion White Seraphine Boucle Gas Lift Bed
Living Fusion White Seraphine Boucle Gas Lift Bed Living Fusion
To the naked eye, this bed frame looks like a standard, modern option, wrapped in plush bouclé fabric, sitting flush to the floor with no visible storage underneath. Yet, it features an internal gas-lift framework under the mattress. Pulling a handy loop reveals a huge 28.5cm deep storage space. Here, you can store chunky winter clothing, shoes, spare bedding, and anything else you fancy.
Living Fusion Malvar Lift-Top Coffee Table
Living Fusion Malvar Lift-Top Coffee Table Living Fusion
What appears to be a minimalist coffee table actually features a lift-top function, powered by dynamic mechanical steel arm hinges. This versatile table acts as a coffee table, desk, and dining space all in one. Its deep and hidden compartment is the perfect spot to store TV remotes, laptops, chargers, and more when they’re not in use.
Fantastic Furniture Ermina Oak Lift Up Coffee Table
Fantastic Furniture Ermina Oak Lift Up Coffee Table Fantastic Furniture
This sleek oak coffee table also doubles as an extra tabletop for work and leisure. Its hidden compartment is ideal for storing living room bits and pieces when guests are over, or you’re craving a tidy, uncluttered space. You can use the lower shelf for aesthetically pleasing pieces like coffee table books or candles, then hide mess away.
Adairs Bella Boucle Almond Pill Blanket Box
Adairs Bella Boucle Almond Pill Blanket Box Adairs
This premium blanket box doubles as both a relaxed seating option and a storage compartment. Its sculptural, “pill” shape is chic in design while its trunk offers practicality.
Koala Stunner Sofa Bed
Koala Stunner Sofa Bed Koala
It’s difficult to believe this two-seater sofa transforms into a queen-sized sofa bed, let alone a sofa bed with ample storage fitted underneath to conveniently store extra bedding for guests. It converts from sit-to-sleep in a matter of seconds, making it the ultimate addition to a busy home with frequently visiting guests.
Artiss Shoe Rack Cabinet 16 Pairs 4-tier
Artiss Shoe Rack Cabinet 16 Pairs 4-tier Artiss
Shoe racks are never an aesthetic addition to any space; they’re always a mess, full of grubby sneakers. However, with this cabinet, you can have an ultra-slim, decorative Scandinavian console table that acts as a shoe rack, hiding up to 16 pairs away from view.
Hzuaneri 16 LEDs Jewellery Cabinet Armoire
Hzuaneri 16 LEDs Jewellery Cabinet Armoire Hzuaneri
There’s something about this cabinet. It appears to be a premium, freestanding full-length dressing mirror on a rotating base. But if you look a little closer, it features a locked door which opens up into a jewellery, makeup, and perfume cabinet. And if that isn’t enough, the backside features three hidden shelves for books, photo frames, and more.
Ecosa Rio Timber Armchair Sofa Bed
Ecosa Rio Timber Armchair Sofa Bed Ecosa
This armchair sofa bed is great for those who have smaller living spaces. It transforms into a large, single bed without taking up too much room. It features hidden storage solutions in the arms for stacking cushions, so they don’t have to spill out across your home.
Temple & Webster Toby 42cm Teddy Storage Ottoman/Side Table
Temple & Webster Toby 42cm Teddy Storage Ottoman/Side Table Temple & Webster
This teddy ottoman also functions as a deep, bucket-like storage solution. It is stylish and premium on the outside and functional furniture on the inside. Here you can store living room throws, toys, cables, and more.
Ecosa Rise Bed Frame
Ecosa Rise Bed Frame Ecosa
The more usual way for a bed to offer storage space is for it to feature pull-out drawers or a gas-lift lever. This, however, has a hidden shelf behind the headboard where you can tuck away phones, cables, lamps, and other bedroom items that might otherwise cause clutter. It also saves space by removing the need for a bedside table.
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