The Stylish & Affordable IKEA Ottoman That Doubles As A Hidden Storage Solution

Looking for a stylish ottoman to spruce up your space? You might as well pick one with sneaky storage to make it work double duty. It could serve as a footstool, and at the same time, house your favorite blanket for those cozy evenings on the couch. Or maybe you need an ottoman for extra seating when guests drop by. They'll never guess that the seat also hides all your clutter away. Long story short, IKEA's KJUGE Ottoman with storage can do all that and more. But the icing on the cake is that it only costs $12.99.

It's rare (read: almost impossible) to find a storage pouf at that price point. Just do a quick search and you'll see that most options cost over $20, with some even hitting the $100 mark. Granted, the one from IKEA is slightly on the smaller side at 15 inches wide and 13 inches tall. But don't worry — it's still great for kicking your feet up and casual sitting, according to the reviews. Plus, the compact design makes it a stellar multi-purpose furniture piece for tiny homes. One reviewer sums it up as, "Very sturdy, assembled in seconds, & has a surprising amount of storage."

Starting with the design, the KJUGE ottoman flaunts a funky, hexagonal shape. It's made from fiberboard and wrapped in polyester fabric. You can choose from the versatile, dark gray finish or liven up your neutral color scheme with the medium blue version. Either option is chic enough to act as an accent piece. Better yet, why not get both for a little under $26? One thing to point out: the seat's padding is relatively thin, so don't expect super cushy comfort. There are also no handles, which can make moving the pouf around a bit challenging when it's full.

On the plus side, the KJUGE unit can be used in so many different ways. Use it as a children's stool and store their toys in it. Push it against the sofa to create a little side table. Place it beside your desk to hold chargers, cables, and other tech accessories you want out of sight. Maybe even set one in the entryway to make removing/putting on shoes easier. Then, use the storage underneath for fold-up umbrellas and pet leashes. Or, take it from one reviewer who shared, "I use it while knitting so I can be more comfortable while sitting and I have a place to easily stash my projects when not working on them." All this to say, this stool can be boiled down to two words: endless possibilities.