It's not spring yet, but I'm already dreaming of packing away the down comforter and slipping into sandals. My bedroom is short on storage and places to sit, so if you're like me, and you're itching for a place to rest or a place to stuff that winter gear, here are some ideas that will suit just about any bedroom.
1. Collapsible seagrass trunk with lid from World Market, $31.99
2. Senegalese storage baskets from Serena & Lily, $290 for 3
3. Rope low round bin from Serena & Lily, $88.00
4. For the DIYers: Steamer trunk plan from Rockler Woodworking, $10.50
5. Byholma chest from IKEA, $59.99
6. Woven accent bench from Target, $99.99
7. Safavieh Hampton pillowtop bench from Amazon, $261.89
8. Trunk from Kalon Studios, starting at $145
9. Faux python X bench by Joyus, $375
10. Christopher Knight Home Brighton sand linen storage ottoman from Overstock, $227.05
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Oh man, I've been kicking myself for the last 6 weeks over #1, that World Market collapsible trunk. It was on sale for a long time for $32, and then they had a deal for $10 off any purchase over $30, so I could've gotten it for $22. I had it in my hands and liked it, and then folded it back up and put it on the shelf. Now I have a serioucs case of non-buyer's remorse. (And now the idea of paying full price for it seems ridiculous.)
Love these! Number 3 is my favorite.
eliz- we have that world market trunk and it's pretty flimsy. My little dog jumped on top of it and broke part of the frame (just plastic), so don't worry about it too much.