Ditch Overstuffed Shelves: IKEA Has A Stylish Solution For Blanket Storage In The Living Room

If you've been relying on shelving solutions to manage your blanket inventory, you know that these horizontal mainstays — while reliable — can be less than stylish. For those trying to create a trendy or visually cohesive living room, shelves that are stuffed with blankets can look cluttered more than anything else. Fortunately, there's a more visually appealing option available from IKEA — the TOLKNING Ottoman — that can help you say goodbye to clutter by keeping extra blankets out of sight.

The TOLKNING Ottoman with storage retails for $99.99 and is handcrafted from rattan, which can be beautifully incorporated into every room of your home for an effortless vibe. With a spacious interior, you can easily fill it with neatly folded blankets, thereby avoiding cluttered shelves or sloppy-looking couches. The TOLKNING 's dimensions are 19 ⅝ inches in diameter with a height of 16 ⅛ inches. While the product's details also state that the max weight it can support is 220 pounds, it bears noting that some customers have concerns about lesser weights than this, so it may be best to exercise caution when using it as a seat.

Customers have given this piece a 4.6-star average from nearly 150 reviews at the time of writing. They complement the ottoman's appearance, as well as how easy it is to set up. Remember to properly care for your rattan ottoman, should you choose to purchase one. IKEA's care guidelines state that the material can deteriorate if in too hot a space — it's also best to keep it out of direct sunlight.

Not sure if the TOLKNING is a good find for your needs? Many customers are effusive in their feedback of the piece; one customer on IKEA's website writes, "This storage ottoman is attractive, [it] has a large storage capacity and is well-made. I use it as a side table in a tiny house and store bed linens & blankets [in it]." A couple of other buyers state that, while they are fond of their TOLKNING, they believe it is slightly overpriced.

Common concerns about the ottoman, however, include complaints about its durability. Numerous reviews mention that the rattan material is dry and scratchy, and that it might not stand up to heavy use; it can also be wise to avoid stuffing the ottoman with too many blankets to avoid overstressing the sides. One review on IKEA's website states, "Whenever I put pressure, I can also hear [a] squeaky sound that makes me nervous a stem might break. The surface made of rattan is also not smooth, so be careful sitting on it as it might snag your clothes." In order to sidestep this unfortunate aspect, you can always drape a throw over the top to soften the surface.

If you find yourself drawn to natural or boho styles, you might like this ottoman's design. Its woven fibers can infuse a room with a laid-back sense of sophistication, which can blend nicely into certain home interiors. To make it more of a statement piece, you can position a green plant atop the ottoman and a coffee coaster, making the TOLKNING serve as a side table that will elevate your living room aesthetic.