Curated Finds For Laura | Coffee Tables with Hidden Storage

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Inspired by your brief, I've curated a selection of coffee tables that balance practicality with contemporary design. I focused on multifunctional pieces that offer hidden storage, reversible tops or soft upholstered finishes, complementing warm woods tones you've already introduced. Each piece has been selected to suit a neutral, textured living room without compromising on style.

Stylist's note: In a contemporary living room, multifunctional furniture works best when it doesn't look multifunctional. Choosing a coffee table with concealed storage or a reversible top helps reduce visual clutter while allowing the room's materials and textures to take centre stage.

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Habitat Adeline Round Coffee Table

The upholstered finish brings softness to a neutral scheme while doubling as a comfortable footstool. Hidden storage makes it a practical choice for keeping everyday items tucked away, helping maintain that calm, uncluttered look you're aiming for.

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Bohdi Oak Round Rotating Coffee Table

This rotating top provides a clever, space-saving solution without compromising on design. Its warm oak finish echoes the light timber tones from your brief, and the sculptural form gives it a distinctly contemporary feel.

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Ashton Upholstered Large Storage Stool

This option combines the warmth of wood with the softness of an upholstered top, making it particularly well suited to your neutral, layered interior. The hidden storage is ideal for keeping every day essentials neatly out of sight.

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Ingo Coffee Table

The rounded corners softens the room while introducing additional texture through its boucle finish. Similar to the first option, it'ss a versatile piece that works equally well as a coffee table, footstool and discreet storage solution, making it an excellent fit for your brief.

Miaad is one of the stylists for Design Lab, Livingetc’s personalized design service. Guided by an instinct for craftsmanship and the beauty of lived-in spaces, she brings a refined balance of creative vision and commercial understanding. Her career, shaped between New York and London, spans luxury interiors and retail furniture design, from creating immersive environments for global brands such as Ferrari and Montblanc to guiding discerning clients through high-end projects at DWR and Restoration Hardware. With a sharp eye for detail and deep knowledge of UK and US furniture brands, Miaad believes great design begins with empathy and intention. She creates spaces that balance aesthetic clarity with everyday life, where individuality feels effortless and beauty feels personal.