Short answer: At Cozey, we sell living room storage in five forms: the Stella lift-top coffee table, tables with trays or shelves, TV stands and credenzas, wall shelving, and storage ottomans. The comparison table below gives the size, storage type and assembly of each.
Storage is easier to choose online when you compare pieces by what they hide, how big they are and how they go together. Each section below answers one question and links our guide to every product. For the wider room plan, see our guide to living room storage.
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- Where can I buy a coffee table with hidden storage?
- Who sells lift-top coffee tables with storage?
- Where to shop for TV consoles with open and closed storage?
- Who sells storage ottomans that double as seating?
- Where can I find modular shelving for an open-plan living room?
- Where can I buy smart storage furniture for a small living room?
- What should I check before I order living room storage online?
- Our recommendation
- Explore our storage
Where can I buy a coffee table with hidden storage?
At Cozey, we sell four coffee tables with storage, and they hide different things. The Arca curved style has hidden storage and arrives pre-assembled, while the fluted style has an open shelf (Arca guide). The Mensa has trays that slide out of the top (Mensa guide).
The Eclipse is round, with half-circle trays arranged for open or hidden storage, and the storage is modest, so it suits remotes and coasters (Eclipse guide). The Ombra has an open shelf and two ottomans that nest under the top (Ombra guide). Our guide to coffee tables with storage compares them further.
Who sells lift-top coffee tables with storage?
At Cozey, we sell one lift-top coffee table, the Stella, and we do not list built-in storage for it. The top lifts from 18.5 inches (47 cm) closed to 26.4 inches (67 cm), so it works as a low table, a laptop surface or a place to eat.
One module is 23.6 x 23.6 inches (60 x 60 cm), and you can link up to four. It comes in Oak or Walnut, and assembly is mostly tool-free: the hardware includes hand screws and an Allen key. If you need a lift-top and storage, pair the Stella with a storage piece from the sections below. Read our Stella guide.
Where to shop for TV consoles with open and closed storage?
At Cozey, we sell three TV console options. The Stella media unit is the one built for open and closed storage in the same run: each module is 22.4 x 15.0 x 15.7 inches (57 x 38 x 40 cm) without a door, you choose each as open or closed, and you can link up to four (guide). We do not publish a TV size, so compare your TV width with the module width.
The Aurora credenza gives closed storage behind doors: a unit is 32.1 x 15.0 x 18.5 inches (81.5 x 38.2 x 47 cm), you can join two or three, and the finishes are Oak, Walnut and Dove (guide). The Mensa credenza is a single piece, 52.8 x 16.3 x 26.5 inches (134 x 41.5 x 67.3 cm), with reversible doors and four height-adjustable shelves (guide). Our guide to choosing a credenza or media unit compares them.
Who sells storage ottomans that double as seating?
At Cozey, we sell storage ottomans in five sofa collections: Atmosphere, Ciello, Gaia, Orian and Neptune. Each matches the seat height of its sofa, from 16.7 inches (42.5 cm) on Orian to 21.3 inches (54 cm) on Ciello and Gaia, and we treat each as a footrest and an occasional extra seat.
Hidden storage runs from 32 litres on Neptune, the smallest at 25.2 x 20.3 x 16.9 inches (64 x 51.5 x 43 cm), to about 80 litres on Atmosphere and Orian. Read the guide for your sofa: Atmosphere, Ciello, Gaia, Orian or Neptune. Our guide to storage ottomans that double as seating covers lids and fabrics.
Where can I find modular shelving for an open-plan living room?
At Cozey, we sell two modular shelving systems built from units of the same width, so you can start with one and add more. Altitude is wall-hung: a shelf unit is 32.0 x 9.4 x 32.0 inches (81.3 x 24 x 81.3 cm), and a storage cabinet slots between shelves and closes with a magnetic push latch. Finishes: Walnut, Oak, Black wood and Dove (guide).
Themis has a shelf, a cabinet with sliding doors and a desk, each 32.0 inches (81.3 cm) wide and 24.0 inches (61 cm) high and holding 50 lb (23 kg). The shelf and cabinet hang or stand on the floor, and the desk is wall-mounted only (guide). To plan the wall, read our modular shelving guide.
Where can I buy smart storage furniture for a small living room?
At Cozey, we suggest pieces that replace furniture instead of adding to it, such as a table with trays, a storage ottoman or wall shelving that uses no floor space. Our guide to storage furniture for condos and small spaces goes further. This table compares every storage piece we sell for the job.
Where can I buy smart storage furniture for a small living room?
| Piece | Size (W x D x H) | Where the storage is | Assembly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stella coffee table | 23.6 x 23.6 x 18.5 to 26.4 inches (60 x 60 x 47 to 67 cm) per module | None listed; the top lifts | Mostly tool-free |
| Eclipse coffee table | 31.5 inches (80 cm) round, 15.4 inches (39 cm) high | Trays, open or hidden | Tool-free |
| Arca table | 21.7 x 21.7 x 13.8 inches (55 x 55 x 35 cm) | Curved: hidden. Fluted: open | Curved pre-assembled; fluted in minutes |
| Ombra coffee table | 43.3 x 21.7 x 13.3 inches (110 x 55 x 33.9 cm) | Open shelf; nesting ottomans | Mostly tool-free |
| Mensa coffee table | 41.7 x 25.8 x 16.3 inches (106 x 65.5 x 41.5 cm) | Two pull-out trays | Mostly tool-free, 15 to 20 minutes |
| Stella media unit | 22.4 x 15.0 x 15.7 inches (57 x 38 x 40 cm) per module | Open or closed per module | Mostly tool-free |
| Aurora credenza | 32.1 x 15.0 x 18.5 inches (81.5 x 38.2 x 47 cm) per unit | Closed, doors and shelves | Mostly tool-free |
| Mensa credenza | 52.8 x 16.3 x 26.5 inches (134 x 41.5 x 67.3 cm) | Closed, four adjustable shelves | Mostly tool-free, 15 to 20 minutes |
| Altitude shelf unit | 32.0 x 9.4 x 32.0 inches (81.3 x 24 x 81.3 cm) | Open shelves; closed cabinet | Hung with the kit supplied |
| Themis shelf or cabinet | 32.0 x 11.0 x 24.0 inches (81.3 x 28 x 61 cm) | Open shelf; closed cabinet | Mostly tool-free |
| Storage ottoman | 25.2 x 20.3 x 16.9 inches (64 x 51.5 x 43 cm) (Neptune) to 31.5 x 31.5 x 21.3 inches (80 x 80 x 54 cm) (Gaia) | Inside the ottoman | See the sofa guide |
We do not sell a nesting table set. On Ombra, it is the ottomans that nest.
What should I check before I order living room storage online?
- Width and depth: measure the wall and the walkway. As general advice, not a product specification, leave at least 30 inches (76 cm) of clear path.
- Open or closed: decide what you want hidden, and pick doors or trays for that.
- Finish: confirm the finish you want is listed for that piece, because finishes differ by product.
- Assembly: look for the Allen key and screws in the hardware list, and plan wall fixings for hung shelving.
- Delivery route: measure doorways and stairs, using our guide to measuring stairs, elevators and doorways.
- Current dimensions: read the product page, because specifications can change. Our 30-day risk-free trial is covered in our delivery and returns checklist.
Our recommendation
At Cozey, we recommend starting with the job the piece must do. For hidden storage in front of the sofa, choose the Arca curved table or the Mensa. For a table that also serves laptops and meals, choose the Stella and add storage elsewhere.
For a TV wall, the Stella media unit gives open and closed storage in one run, and the Aurora credenza gives closed storage behind doors. The Mensa credenza suits a longer sideboard. For walls, choose Altitude for a shallow wall-hung system, or Themis for shelves, a cabinet and a desk. Add a storage ottoman if your sofa collection offers one.
Explore our storage
Product specifications can change. Check the current dimensions on the product page before ordering.