Whether your home has a living room, great room, sitting room, den, or some combination of these, your living space is the beating heart of your home. It’s where many of us spend the most amount of time, where we unwind after a long day of work or running errands, where we entertain friends and family, and where we relax on game days and movie nights. A space this vital to our lives and our homes should be functional.
If you’re looking to add some functionality to that living space of yours, have you considered hidden storage furniture? How about multi-functional furniture pieces like storage ottomans or lift-top tables that can play multiple roles in your living room’s decor? With unseen features, concealed compartments, charging ports and more, modern living room furniture can offer so much more than just a place to sit. Read on for some great examples offering shoppers secret storage and undercover convenience – right here in our very own showroom!
Examples of Hidden Storage & Functionality in Living Room Furniture
Living Room Upholstery | Secret Storage & Hidden Functions
First up, let’s talk about high-leg recliners or push-back recliners – or as we like to call them, undercover recliners. At first glance, these look just like regular armchairs, blending seamlessly into even the most formal living room. But with a simple push, they reveal a recline function that’s perfect for relaxing while still maintaining a stylish look. No bulky recliners here – just comfort hidden in plain sight.
But what are some other hidden features you may want to consider when shopping for upholstered living room seating? If you’re shopping for power recliners or power reclining sofas, manufacturers are increasingly installing the controls on the inside of the arm, cleverly hidden from view. This maintains the clean lines of your furniture while providing easy access to adjust your seating. These controls typically blend in with the upholstery, keeping the look sleek while giving you maximum comfort at the touch of a button.
Whether you have a sectional, sofa, loveseat, or recliner, some designs offer built-in hidden compartments in the arms perfect for storing remotes or other essentials you want to keep at arm’s reach. Others come with cupholders concealed in an armrest or fold-down console, giving you a convenient spot for drinks during movie night. Need a spot for your remotes, books, or magazines? Occasionally you’ll find recliners, sofas, loveseats, and sectionals featuring secret storage pockets, usually tucked discreetly on the sides or back of the furniture, making them another great space-saving solution.
Looking for even more hidden functionality? Check out some of the upholstery in our own exclusive Woodstock Select seating lineup. In addition to design features like the in-arm storage and hidden armrest cupholders we mentioned above, some of our Woodstock Select sofas include convertible center seats that fold down to reveal a console packed with features – cupholders and extra storage, wireless charging pads and USB ports for your smartphone, and even LED reading lights. Some models also include features like massage functions and Immersive Audio, where you can hear and feel audio from a linked tv, stereo or home theater system. It’s the ultimate way to turn your living room into a high-tech hub of comfort and convenience – and it’s all less than obvious to the untrained eye.
Living Room Casegoods | Secret Storage & Hidden Functions
However, it’s not just your upholstered seating that can have hidden features – occasional tables and other living room casegoods can have secrets too! Concealed drawers, hidden power outlets and USB charging ports can all be found in pieces like end tables and sofa tables. This makes these pieces perfect for storing small items like remotes, coasters, or even your favorite snacks while also keeping your devices charged.
Let’s not forget about lift-top coffee tables and cocktail tables. These multifunctional pieces may not always have hidden storage, but they can convert from mere coffee tables to makeshift desks or tv trays in an instant making them useful for everything from eating to working on your laptop.
Similarly, storage ottomans and wooden storage chests can serve double duty as coffee tables, providing extra seating or storage while maintaining style. Just check out this highly functional (and awesome!) leather storage ottoman with a reversible top. It will store pillows, throw blankets, or whatever else you need inside, while the outside can be cushioned like an ottoman for putting up your feet or flipped to become a hard surface that works just like a coffee table. We love solutions like this for living rooms that need a little extra flexibility.
Shop North Georgia’s Best Selection of Living Room at Woodstock Furniture & Mattress Outlet
Shopping for stylish living room furniture with hidden features or concealed storage solutions? Come explore our showrooms in Woodstock/Acworth, Dallas/Hiram, Rome, and Covington to discover furniture for your living space that’s easily as fun as it is functional. Our helpful furniture and decor professionals would love to show you around!
Whether you’re in the market for a comfy new sofa or recliner with all the bells and whistles, or a coffee table or end table hiding a secret or two, we’ve got one of the best selections of living room furniture in the Southeast. As our founder JR Aaron always says with his trademark wit, “If you can’t find it here, you don’t need it!” See you soon!
