45 Home Products That Will Genuinely Impress Guests When They Come Over
4. A plush velvet vintage-inspired ottoman with such a sophisticated look, no one would ever know you use it as a secret storage compartment. It’s perfect for helping you tidy up your space and for adding a touch of elegance to the room.
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Another bonus? If you flip the lid over, it has a wooden base, so you can *also* use this as a teensy snack table.Â
Here’s what BuzzFeed Shopping editor Emma Lord says about it: “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 two sizes and three colors).
