How Do You Utilise Coffee Table Baskets?
Coffee tables are a fantastic addition to any living room. They are great for providing a place where you can rest your feet after a hard day, place your coffee, snacks, or drinks and eve act as an additional surface where guests can keep their things. But have you ever thought of using the baskets beneath the table to your advantage?
Baskets are incredibly versatile and can be used for numerous things. Here are some of the ways you can use them to store all kinds of things:
Magazines and Newspapers
Coffee table baskets can be used to store magazines and newspapers, creating an organised living area. You can use smaller baskets to store different types of magazines or newspapers and larger baskets to store one or two thick magazine issues.
Toys and Games
Baskets can equally be used to store different types of toys, depending on the size of the baskets. If you have children around, it’s a great idea to spare your guests the embarrassment of tripping over a scattered pile of gaming pieces and store them in the baskets underneath the coffee table.
Remote Controls and Stationary
The baskets can also be used to store remote controls and stationary such as pens, pencils, notepads and calculator. This is an ideal way to provide an easy-to-reach storage area for the items which are not used frequently.
Snacks and Drinks
Baskets can also be used to store snacks, drinks or anything else which you plan to bring out during a family gathering. Items such as popcorn, chocolate bars, ice cream, soft drinks, juices and more can all fit easily into the baskets.
Other Miscellaneous Items
Small Baskets:
- Keys
- Mobile Phones
- Sunglasses, Scarves and Hats
- Coasters and Other Table Items
- Chargers
- Bits and Pieces
Larger Baskets:
- CDs and DVDs
- Books and Booklets
- Extra Pillows and Throws
- Glasses and Table Cloths
- Craft Supplies
- Memorabilia
Baskets can also be used as a decorative item, with the right ones giving your coffee table an interesting and attractive aesthetic. And for those moments when entertaining guests, you can move them away without having to worry about emptying them out as everything will have been stored out of sight beneath the coffee table.
And there you have it. Coffee table baskets are an incredibly versatile way to store all kinds of items, from magazines and toys to keys, remotes, cards and more.
