Ditch Living Room Clutter With IKEA's Smarter Solution For Out-Of-Sight Blanket Storage

Blankets add a cozy touch to your living room, though if you're someone who has an excess of blankets it's important to be able to store them so that they don't create unnecessary clutter. While there are plenty of ways to store your throws and knits, having something that looks good and can pull double duty is useful. If you're looking to add a stylish storage solution for blankets to your living room, then IKEA's TOLKNING line has a variety of decorative options that might work in your space. The TOLKNING Storage Bench in particular is made with natural fibers and it helps you to keep some of your extra blankets out of sight while also leaving them within easy reach in your living room.

This storage bench is made of woven rattan and features a removable lid that lets you hide away your blankets even as you have another place to sit once the lid goes back on. The overall bench weighs approximately 24 pounds and is 18 inches tall, 47.25 inches wide, and 14.5 inches wide, making it a substantial piece of furniture for a living room. There is also space under the bench that can be used for hiding shoes, with just over 9 inches between the floor and the bottom of the bench. And as additional seating, it can handle up to 396 pounds, according to the IKEA Q&A section. If this bench sounds like it would be a good fit in your space, the TOLKNING rattan bench is $179.99 and has a 4.2 star rating with over 200 reviews. 

Finding unique blanket storage ideas to keep things organized can feel like a challenge, but with the TOLKNING storage bench from IKEA you have a piece of furniture that can handle blankets, pillows, and other items that need a home in your living room. While this bench has a 4.2-star rating overall, it actually has a 4.7-star rating in appearance and a 4.6-star rating when it comes to assembly. Where it struggles is with the value for what people spent and the overall quality as both categories received just 4 stars. 

The look of this piece gets plenty of praise, even in reviews that didn't give the bench 5 stars. As one 5-star review shared, "I love the casual style of this bench with storage. Perfect for a small space where everything has to do double duty." Another 5-star review said that they were "impressed with the quality at a great price." They also shared that they plan to use it to "store blankets and pillows, however it is very versatile and sturdy. The top lifts off as opposed to hinges."

One thing to really pay attention to is how much room there is in the bench for blankets. In a 4-star review that praised the overall look of the piece, the customer shared that it "would be better if just a bit wider and deeper. Fluffy blankets and comforters take up a lot of space." Still another complaint from reviewers revolves around the lid and the lack of hinges, which could be a problem if you're worried about the lid fitting properly once the blankets are stored. Keep that in mind and avoid overstuffing the bench.