Ditch The Bins: The IKEA DIY That Helps Hide Blankets In Plain Sight

There are few things more inviting on a chilly day than cuddling up with a cozy blanket and a steaming mug of coffee while relaxing on your couch. Other than keeping cold at bay, throw blankets can also help to bring style your living space with their bold hues, unique textures, or stylish patterns. However, when they're not in use, they can leave your living room looking messy or chaotic, especially if they're left haphazardly draped across furniture. Keeping them tucked away in a bin next to the sofa helps, but that's common and boring. Why not try one of the unique blanket storage ideas that keep your living space organized in style? A great option is to go for an IKEA hack we found on TikTok that turns a rattan basket into a coffee table with hidden storage for your throws. 

The idea behind this ingenious storage hack is astonishingly simple and can be achieved with a few basic tools. Essentially, you'll attach a wood round on top of the basket to serve as a lid and also the table top. All you need is the IKEA SNIDAD basket and a round piece of wood slightly larger than the basket opening. This can be found at a local hardware or home improvement store or ordered online — this Woodpeckers Wood Circle from Amazon fits the bill. Additionally, you will need at least two two-hole strap U brackets, screws, a drill, wood stain of your preferred color, and a paint brush.

Start by applying wood stain on the top and underside of the wood round using a paint brush. You also want to add a clear top coat afterward to give the wood a lustrous sheen and protect it from spills, scratches, and dirt. While you wait for the tabletop to dry, remove the basket's handles by untying the binding strands that attach them. This is will create a flat surface for the tabletop.

Next, place the wood round on a flat work surface with the underside facing up. Invert the basket on top of it, making sure it is well centered. Then screw in the two two-hole strap U brackets on one edge of the basket brim to serve as a hinge point. This way, whenever you want to access the basket, you'll just tilt open the top. Once closed, the entire product instantly transforms into a coffee table. Alternatively, if you want a fully detachable top, attach a few blocks of wood on the underside of the tabletop in such a way that they fit exactly on the inner side of the basket's rim. This way, the table top won't move around, but it can still be easily lifted to access the storage.

As-is, this IKEA DIY storage table is already a unique coffee table statement piece that'll shake up your living room decor, especially if you lean more towards rustic or boho-inspired styles. If you're not a fan of the wood look, however, change it up by using faux finishes to make the tabletop look like marble, concrete, or zinc. With some clever paint tricks, you can make this DIY fit into just about any design aesthetic.