A coffee table is much more than a place for you to rest your wine glass at the end of the long day, it can tie together an entire room and be used as a focal piece to display all sorts. Many of the coffee tables in our guide come with storage space, ideal for hiding away living room clutter, or indeed for hiding away cocktail paraphernalia.
Whether you use it as a tabletop, a footrest, or a seat, a coffee table is an undeniably useful thing to have in your living space. If you're looking to invest you need to consider what size space you have, whether you need the table to provide extra storage for you, and if you have kids, what is safe to have in your home.
Our top pick, the 9 Plus Lift Top Wood Coffee Table, can double up as a desk or storage space for TV controls. It also has a lower area for display. Keep reading to find out other top picks.
9 Plus Lift Top Wood Coffee Table
Adjust to your desired height
Add storage or display space with this coffee table.
Pros:
- Hidden storage compartment
- Adjustable top
- Super versatile
Cons:
- Limited color range
The 9 Plus Lift Top Wood Coffee Table is an excellent option for busy families as you can hide clutter inside the storage compartment, which is accessed by lifting the lid. There is also a useful shelf underneath the tabletop, perfect for keeping remote controls and other handy bits and bobs. The lifting top also hinges outward to allow you to use it as a desk for your laptop. This makes this coffee table practical, as well as attractive.
Walker Edison Tufted Upholstered Fabric Ottoman Coffee Table
Use as an ottoman or table
With storage space and a comfy ottoman top, this will work as a coffee table or footrest
Pros:
- Storage space
- Comfy ottoman top
- Stylish
Cons:
- Not a conventional table
With a tufted ottoman-style top, you can use this as a stylish coffee table, or as a footrest, or thanks to the versatile top. It measures a manageable 30 inches by 30 inches by 18 inches but is large enough to handle a fair few plates or glasses.
The Walker Edison Tufted Upholstered Fabric Ottoman Coffee Table doesn't have the most conventional coffee table top but you can use a tray to keep it safe from spills.
Sauder Manhattan Gate Coffee Table
Durable and full of storage space
Two full extension draws make this coffee table the ultimate storage solution.
Pros:
- Full extension slides
- Two huge drawers
- Sturdy
Cons:
- A bit bulky
We like this coffee table's unusual looks. The thoughtful touch of the added storage drawers is immensely useful and perfect for creating some extra room for bulky items.
The Sauder Manhattan Gate Coffee Table has two drawers with full extension slides, making them immensely accessible. The wooden top is also sturdy and perfect for storing plates, mugs, and books.
It's all on the table
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Our overall staff pick, the 9 Plus Lift Top Wood Coffee Table, has made the top spot thanks to it being a really good all-rounder for families that offers that all-important storage in addition to a lower shelf. We also love that it can be converted instantly to a desk for you to work on as well.
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