36 Storage Solutions So Genius, You’ll Add Them To Your Cart Immediately

11. A velvet storage ottoman you can use to kick your feet up after a long day or pull out as extra seating when you have friends over. Plus, it doubles as secret storage! Use it to stash some shoes, candles, books, or any other overflow of things you have in your home.  Amazon, Emma Lord/BuzzFeed

BuzzFeed writer Emma Lord has and looooves this ottoman:

“I recently got one of these for my new apartment to stash my candles and ~candle accessories~ in and it’s pretty much become my favorite piece of furniture?? I use it to prop up my feet during work hours and sometimes if I want to eat on my couch I’ll use it as a tray. It’s also sturdy enough to sit on, if I ever wanted to have guests over and needed an extra chair. It was RIDICULOUSLY easy to set up — I had it done in less than 10 minutes, and probably didn’t even need the directions. It also just looks so darn cute (and comes in so many colors that I’m tempted to buy another!).”

Promising review: “I was using a small foldable step stool in my bedroom to reach the top shelves of my wardrobe. But you know, those things aren’t pretty. It wasn’t bringing me joy, just begrudging utility. This ottoman brings me joy. It’s pretty, it’s lightweight so I can move it easily to use it as a step stool, and the storage capacity is perfect for things like my nightly moisturizers, my Kindle and journals, and other little miscellaneous things.” —Monica N.

Get it from Amazon for $34.99+ (available in four colors and two sizes).