This Versatile Coffee Table Creates So Much Extra Storage and Has a Special Feature That’s a Game-Changer (It’s on Sale!)

I’ve lived in my fair share of tiny apartments, so I know how essential multifunctional furniture is. For instance, you shouldn’t just purchase any ol’ bed frame — it should have storage built into the base or headboard. You should snag a sleeper sofa instead of a regular one, so you don’t have to worry about storing an air mattress. Your desk should have a built-in bookshelf, which will free up floor space. 

Coffee tables are another item that small-space dwellers should be strategic about. Why grab a standard version when there are ones out there that can serve the purposes of three pieces of furniture all in one? Wayfair has one such coffee table on offer, and it’s totally ingenious. Not only does it provide ample storage, but you can also turn it into a desk and dining table whenever you want. Keep reading to find out the extra-special feature that makes it even more unique!

Despite how many things this coffee table can do, it comes in a package that won’t overwhelm your small space. When it isn’t expanded, the table’s dimensions are about 40 inches wide, 15 inches deep, and 21 inches tall. After lifting the top up and converting it into a dining table, you’ll have a 40″ x 40″ surface, which is perfect for entertaining several guests. (You can also just leave one side up so that it looks more like a desk.) The lifted top reveals three hidden storage compartments on the inside, in addition to the two drawers on the lower portion and open shelf in the middle.

The open shelf brings me to the feature that sets this coffee table even further apart from the rest: An LED light strip is built in, which you can control through an app. You can illuminate your items with any color you can think of. (Seriously: There are 60,000 color options.) You can even make the lights flash if you’re hosting a party, syncing it to whatever music is playing.

Average Rating: 4.5/5

“This coffee table is the jam! High-quality materials … absurd functional flexibility (I mean multiple hydraulic “platform” options!). Storage is great for a relatively compact table. LEDs are a cool bonus. It can transform into a keyboard laptop-centric workstation or a full-on board game table. Good news, the installation instructions are clear and the design is intelligent. BUT … be prepared to spend some time … it has many pieces and parts; there is quite a bit to do to get it together. Can all be accomplished with a screwdriver bit set, though. I love this thing, I’d absolutely buy it again.” —Steve

“I love this coffee table. It fits well in a small space and gives flexibility for more table space when needed.” —Holly

“I am so pleased with this coffee table. I am not mechanically gifted in any way, but the directions were so clear even I could put it together. It’s sturdy and looks terrific.” —Timothy

Beyond brown, the table comes in black or gray, so you can lean into a more modern or rustic look depending on your space’s style. Once you introduce it to your space and see how much more functional it becomes, you won’t know how you ever went without it. Make sure to snatch this piece up while it’s on sale!

Buy: 17 Stories Soukaina Coffee Table, $192.99 (normally $269.99)