Akselman Storage Bench

I was skeptical about the hidden storage capacity, but it swallows up all our throw blankets and still leaves room for winter boots. The upholstered cushion top doubles as a surprisingly sturdy spot for my kids to sit while tying their shoes.

The cushion is genuinely comfortable for sitting while I tie my shoes, and the storage compartment swallows all the dog leashes and hats that used to pile up by the door. Assembly took me about twenty minutes with a friend holding the panels, but the clean lines make it look far more expensive than

The cushion is genuinely comfortable and the clean lines fit nicely against the wall in our den. Took a little while to assemble the hinges on the lid, but the storage space underneath is roomy enough for our throw blankets.