This Beautiful Rattan Storage Ottoman from IKEA Transformed My Living Room
There are a handful of IKEA pieces in our home that my husband and I don’t plan on getting rid of anytime soon (our BRIMNES TV Unit is nearly a decade old!). While IKEA furniture usually gets a bad rap for not being able to stand up to years of usage, my KVISTBRO Storage Table has been sturdy, reliable, and in great condition for about seven years. However, now that I’ve lived in my current apartment for a year, I was looking to upgrade my storage coffee table and find it another home.
My living room is a bit compact, so the open weave design on this table was causing some visual clutter from the cushions and blanket sticking out. Plus, my new throw blanket was too bulky to fit and I had no choice but to keep it on the couch. Thankfully, I found a perfect upgrade during a recent trip to IKEA that has transformed my living room.
Why I Got the IKEA TOLKNING Ottoman with Storage
The TOLKNING Ottoman with Storage was exactly what I was envisioning. Handmade with natural rattan, this storage ottoman immediately warmed up my living room, pairing well with my rattan floor lamp and numerous houseplants. In addition to being a coffee table and a storage for blankets and cushions, it also serves as a footrest or sturdy seat.
Although the slit handle on the KVISTBRO table made it easy to access the contents inside, I prefer the TOLKNING lid that makes it easier to set down a drink or my remote (it would always fall through the slit of my former coffee table).
Like most IKEA furniture and decor, the TOLKNING ottoman is an excellent value (the natural fibers and spacious interior are well worth the price) costing under $100. Plus, it’s a bestseller with rave reviews online.
Love This Ottoman? Then You’ll Like This Alternative
If you can’t find this ottoman in store or don’t live near an IKEA, don’t worry. This Threshold Woven Storage Ottoman is a great alternative. It’s slightly more expensive than the IKEA one, but it’s available in two colors and offers a natural feel. Whichever one you end up with, you’ll be able to instantly warm up your space without compromising your storage needs.
Buy: Threshold Woven Storage Ottoman, $100