Maximize your space: 5 modern coffee tables with storage

Capturing that clutter-free look in the living room isn’t easy with remotes, children’s toys, books, gaming accessories, and everything else in your daily life. The secret to making it work is incorporating stylish yet practical hidden storage solutions into your home decor. 

That’s where these sleek modern coffee tables with storage compartments come into play. We’ve highlighted some of our favorite options for your family room and home office.

Why choose a storage coffee table?

Furniture with hidden storage is a popular option for maximizing your square footage in small spaces and concealing clutter to maintain a tidy appearance.

Most living room furniture includes a coffee table, so why not pick one with dual functionality?

Here are some of the many benefits of having hidden storage space in your home:

• Maximize your space: Whether you live in a small space or have plenty of square footage, hidden storage helps you make the most of it.
• Reduce clutter: It’s hard to beat having designated spots to tuck away clutter, especially if they’re kept out of sight or artfully displayed in open storage.
• Improved aesthetics: A modern coffee table with storage makes it easy to enhance the aesthetics of styles ranging from minimalist to maximalist interior decor and beyond.
• Better functionality: Sure, you could have a regular coffee table in your living space, but an option with storage drawers or shelves will always offer more functionality.
• Enhanced privacy: Hidden storage is great for storing valuable or sensitive items, keeping them out of sight and safe from spilled drinks or other hazards.

Top 5 modern coffee tables with storage

If you’re ready to upgrade your home with style and practicality, all that’s left is picking a table that fits your decor. To get you started, we’ve highlighted five of our best-selling modern coffee tables with storage options.

1. Welsh 1-Drawer Wood Coffee Table With Storage Shelf

The Welsh 1-Drawer Rectangular Engineered Wood Coffee Table with Storage Shelf has an antique pine and gray natural wood-style finish and tapered, rounded legs. It’s a mid-century modern coffee table that can add a hint of retro charm to any contemporary living space.

This rectangular coffee table boasts an open shelf and one deep drawer to help you maintain a clutter-free space.

2. Marcia Wood Rectangular Lift Top Coffee Table

The Marcia Wood Lift Top Coffee Table boasts an eye-catching glossy white and chrome finish, with a metal frame and an ultra-contemporary design. It features two hidden compartments beneath the lift-top mechanism, which can serve as an accessibility feature and a space-saving laptop desk.

With its high-gloss finish, the Marcia is also an excellent money-saving alternative to a white marble coffee table. It doesn’t have the classic faux marble finish, but it’ll have a similar visual impact in most spaces.

3. Buckley 3-Piece Coffee Table and Stools Set

Why settle for a square or round coffee table when you can have the serpentine silhouette of the Buckley 3-Piece Coffee Table and Stools Set? This glass coffee table set features a sleek chrome and cappuccino-colored base with two matching stools that double as extra seating, small ottomans, or impromptu end tables.

Each stool has a white upholstered seat and nestles into the curves of the coffee table. The base boasts storage compartments built into the sides, perfect for tucking away game controllers, remotes, and other items you’d like to keep out of sight.

If you don’t like the cappuccino and chrome look, the Buckley also comes in a white high-gloss variant to brighten up your space.

4. Esther 6-Drawer Storage Coffee Table

With dramatic sheesham wood grain and a classic silhouette, the Esther 6-Drawer Storage Coffee Table is a perfect way to add a touch of rustic interior decor to your space. It features solid wood construction with four small and two large drawers designed with cut-out handles for extra style.

The natural warm finish and stately styling help this coffee table fit in with almost any interior design style, from Scandinavian to boho chic and beyond.

5. Stephie 4-Drawer Square Clear Glass Top Coffee Table

The Stephie 4-Drawer Square Clear Glass Top Coffee Table stands out with its tempered glass top and honey brown finish. It has a modern farmhouse-style shadowbox design with four separate compartments accessed with drop-front doors and chain suspension for charming appeal.

Each compartment within this square coffee table is visible through the glass above, so you can display keepsakes, coffee table books, and more without worrying about dust or accidents. The Stephie is made from beautiful mango wood with a black iron base for crisp, versatile appeal.

Tips for choosing a storage coffee table

Buying new furniture is an investment, so you’ll want to find the perfect piece for your home. Here are some of our favorite tips to help you make the right choice.

Measure your space

Before shopping, write down the measurements of the room you’re decorating and the available space with any existing furniture. As you measure your space, note the shape of the room and current pieces. This can help you choose between a rectangular or oval coffee table and a round or square coffee table.

Use the room measurements to determine what size coffee table would fit best. Keep at least 16″ of space between your couch and coffee table for convenience and legroom.

If you’re adding all new furniture to a space, consider sketching the room on paper and cutting out templates to play with placement and styling.

Match furniture size and scale

Look at the rest of the furniture in your space and pick a living room table that matches the size and scale.

For example, if everything you have is small and low to the floor, you’ll want a sofa table with a similar low profile and space-saving footprint. On the other hand, if you have cocktail tables as your side tables and a large modular sectional, you might want a more oversized coffee table to match.

Consider your storage needs

Think about how much storage you need and want from your coffee table. Do you want extra storage for small living room knick-knacks like remote controls and a few books or magazines? Or do you need a spot to tuck away blankets, extra throw pillows, and other larger items? This will also help you determine the size of your coffee table.

Harmonize with your existing style

Consider the existing interior decor style of your living room and any other areas visible from this area in your home. Then, choose a coffee table that harmonizes with it.

For instance, if you can see your natural wood dining table from the living room, a natural wood coffee table with a similar finish could unify the decor between these two spaces. Likewise, if a breakfast nook with matte black bar stools is visible, consider a coffee table with a matte black tabletop.

Enjoy practical perfection

A modern coffee table with storage and style is an amazing way to upgrade your space. These tables combine practicality and aesthetic appeal, helping you create a space you’ll love showing off and spending time in.

If you didn’t find the table you’re looking for in our showcase, check out Coaster Furniture’s full selection of coffee tables for 100+ additional options. When you’re ready to buy, use our store locator to find a convenient local retailer to make shipping or pickup a breeze.

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