The Ridiculously Stylish $70 Table That Instantly Transforms Unused Corners into Extra Storage Space

The Ridiculously Stylish $70 Table That Instantly Transforms Unused Corners into Extra Storage Space

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When it comes to corners in your home, you can deal with them in one of two ways: Put them to use or cover them up. If every corner can contribute to your space, whether as a storage spot, a display area for plants or decor, or a cozy place to add lighting, that’s great! However, that’s not always possible. Maybe you just don’t have the right furniture pieces to fit there, or maybe your partner bought a bike that folds in half, and although they’ve used it once in four years, they won’t sell it. So it occupies a corner of your living room under a blanket, because covering it up makes it look better, right?

The best way to avoid having unused or underutilized corners is to set them up with storage or shelving units that work for your space. This versatile Amazon find fits in any sized living room, bedroom, or home office, and it’s an especially smart solution for small spaces. Plus, it looks way more chic than its $70-price point would let on.

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This corner table has three tiers that meet all kinds of storage needs: two open tabletops on the top and bottom and one small nook with a metal wire gate to keep it covered. Depending on where you place the table, it can act as a nightstand in the bedroom, an end table in the living room, or a place to hold odds and ends so they’re out of the way but still organized. One Amazon shopper confirmed the metal frame is sturdy and that the whole thing is easy to assemble. “I was in desperate need of a corner shelf for my guest bathroom,” they wrote. “I was able to [build] it all by myself within 30 minutes.”

You can choose different finishes to achieve a simple wooden look, a rustic farmhouse vibe, or even modern glam with faux white marble tiling. Some options also include minor design changes, such as replacing the single flap door on the middle shelf with two larger double doors, but the table is functionally consistent across almost every style. The only one that’s significantly different is the Modern Brown color, which replaces the covered middle shelf with an open shelf and would be a great fit in bathrooms and laundry rooms.

If you’re looking for something that offers a wide variety of storage choices, the original layout with the covered middle shelf is an ideal pick. The bottom shelf stores books, plants, decor, and anything you don’t use on a regular basis, while the top shelf can be a place to rest beverages, hold lamps, and display framed photos. The middle shelf is your go-to spot for safely keeping things that have a way of getting lost around the home; that means: memento boxes, extra drink coasters, remote controls that don’t get used every day, and anything else that could easily get knocked off a table.

For the same $70 price, you can opt for a model with large double doors covering two levels of shelves. This is a nice choice for showing off knick knacks and an even better choice for turning your corner into a minibar. The two lower shelves are tall enough to hold wine, beer, and short cocktail glasses, while the open top shelf is where your liquor bottles sit proudly on display. Grab one of these multifunctional tables and help your corners work harder for you. You’d be surprised how much they can do!

Here’s a Simple Way to Add More Character (and Practicality) to an Acrylic Table

Here’s a Simple Way to Add More Character (and Practicality) to an Acrylic Table

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Acrylic items, also known by the brand name “Lucite,” first emerged in the early 20th century, rising to popularity in the ’60s and ’70s. The see-through material comes in a range of hues and was a hit because it’s sturdier than glass. That meant it could (and still can!) be reliably used in a variety of applications, from waterfall tables and floating shelves to makeup organizers, trays, and beyond. Over the past decade or so, acrylic has again gained traction as a go-to material for furnishings and decor, this time more for its versatility and design chameleon-like aspects versus its novelty. Since it’s translucent, acrylic doesn’t take up a lot of visual space, allowing it to blend into the background of a room that might already be home to visually-heavy items like upholstered chairs, bookshelves, and wooden tables. Decorating pros say the material works well with almost any style of home or design, too, by adding a bit of a futuristic, modern touch to even the most traditional rooms.

For all of these reasons, acrylic tops the list of pretty meets practical choices for a coffee table in particular (I mean, how many CB2 peekaboos have you seen in your lifetime?). The one thing no one ever really tells you about acrylic, though? It’s sometimes hard to see if you’re buzzing around your apartment or room, which means you might literally bump into (or stumble over) pieces from time to time. That’s why I was so excited to see a stylish solution to this very problem pop up in a recent house tour.

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Lucy Goldberg, who is an art director, visual stylist, and set decorator, knows this almost non-issue issue all too well. Her own Manhattan home features an acrylic waterfall coffee table in the living room, which she says was actually left over from a shoot she worked on. “It’s truly a micro size and perfect as a coffee table,” she says. “but since it was clear I kept tripping over it.” Instead of swapping out the bright and airy table for something else, she decided to DIY the table into something that worked better for her. “I had some paint markers laying around and one day just started writing some lyrics that were stuck in my head on the table,” she shares, “I kept going until the table was covered, and now it’s a fun (and visible) art piece.”

The best part about this DIY, aside from the fact that Goldberg no longer trips over her coffee table, is that this design idea can be totally customized to whatever you choose. You can opt to scribble words or lyrics over a table like Goldberg did, repeat a motif like hearts, carefully draw out some stripes, or doodle a little bit here and there (and let your guests or company partake!) until the project is complete. You an also pick whatever colors work with your room, too. Now that’s true a design win-win from my perspective.

8 Space-Saving Drop-Leaf Tables on Sale at Wayfair Right Now

8 Space-Saving Drop-Leaf Tables on Sale at Wayfair Right Now

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It may sound cheesy, but drop-leaf tables hold a special place in our hearts. They have the magical power to grow in size and go from only being able to seat three or three people to being able to seat a room full of friends, family, and relatives of all kinds. But their technology isn’t overly complex (or Bluetooth-enabled). With a relatively simple design, they hold up over time and can become cherished heirlooms.

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And while it’s easy to find drop-leaf tables in any size, shape, or style you can think of, it’s not so easy to find ones that you’ll want to keep using throughout the years. Luckily, Wayfair is a great place to find sturdy and reliable home pieces, and right now they’re having a sale on some of our favorite drop-leaf tables. Check out our picks on dining room, living room, and home office tables and find the one that helps you do more in your space.

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Terri is an editor and writer who loves historical homes, bathrooms, and storage hacks for her tiny studio apartment. Her work has appeared in BuzzFeed, the New York Times, Vox, Brides, and Time magazine, among others. She has a degree in Magazine Journalism from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism and is a two-time Jeopardy champion.