What if your coffee table could be more than just a table? With drawers, it can double up as your living room’s MVP (especially if your home’s short on storage space). If you're wondering what to keep in those hidden compartments, here are 70 things you can stash away in your coffee table drawers to keep your living room neat, tidy and clutter-free. 

Entertainment Essentials

Keep these must-haves close to the sofa, so you can reach them while watching your favourite series, or listening to your favourite album. 

1. TV remote controls
2. Streaming device remotes
3. Game controllers
4. Video games
5. Streaming device accessories (Fire Stick, Roku, Apple TV)
6. Board game pieces or small card games
7. Headphones or earbuds
8. Charging cables for devices
9. Extra batteries for remotes
10. Bluetooth speaker

Reading and Writing Materials

Turn your coffee table into a mini reading nook. 

1. Magazines
2. Small coffee table books
3. E-reader (e.g. Kindle)
4. Bookmarks
5. Reading glasses
6. Notebooks or journals
7. Pens, pencils, and highlighters
8. Crossword or Sudoku books
9. Sticky notes for marking pages
10. Letter opener

Cosy Comforts

Practice the art of Hygge with these comfort-boosters. 

1. Coasters
2. Small throw blankets
3. Hand lotion
4. Lip balm
5. Scented candles or tea lights
6. Essential oils for relaxation
7. Stress balls or fidget toys
8. Heating pads or hand warmers
9. Soft socks for lounging
10. Incense sticks and an incense holder

Snacks and Drinks

We see your treat cupboard and raise you the treat coffee table. 

1. Healthy snacks (nuts, granola bars, etc.)
2. Mini bottles of wine
3. Drink stirrers or spoons
4. Sharing bags of crisps
5. Napkins or wet wipes
6. Mini bottle opener or corkscrew
7. Coaster set for hot drinks
8. Share packs of your favourite sweets
9. Gum or mints
10. Reusable straws

Baby and Toddler Must-Haves

Because when chaos strikes, you need to reach these essentials fast. 

1. Dummies
2. Baby wipes
3. Small toys or rattles
4. Colouring books and crayons
5. Teething rings
6. Baby socks or mittens
7. Storybooks
8. Snack pouches
9. Plush toys
10. Extra bibs

Everyday Necessities

If you don’t have space in your kitchen, you could always keep these random bits and bobs in your coffee table.

1. House keys
2. Spare change
3. Flashlight
4. Lint roller
5. Scissors
6. Tape (Scotch tape, masking tape)
7. Stamps and envelopes
8. First aid kit
9. Spare phone charger
10. Sewing kit (needles, thread, buttons)

Entertaining Guests

Whether you’re hosting a dinner party, or have the in-laws staying for the weekend, your coffee table drawers have all you need. 

1. Cocktail napkins
2. Small serving utensils
3. Decorative place cards
4. Cocktail shaker
5. Playing cards
6. Boardgames
7. Room spray
8. Extra coasters
9. A mini guestbook
10. A small tray for serving drinks

Meet the Coffee Table 01 from Swyft

Looking for a coffee table with drawers? Let us introduce you to the Coffee Table 01. The Coffee Table 01 is made with a veneered, stain and scratch-resistant top - so you don’t have to worry about drinks spilling, or the kids using it as a race track for their toy cars. The metal feet are also made with non-slip, non-scratch glides, so your wooden floors will remain in-tact when you’re moving furniture around. What’s more, the legs are adjustable to fit the height for your sofa. 

But what makes this coffee table really special is the storage. Underneath its sleek, compact exterior, you can fit a lot of stuff in there. Its fabric-lined drawers run on oiled wooden runners and open on both sides, and there’s a handy open storage compartment next to the door for quick access. 

Designed in a classic, mid-century style, the Coffee Table 01 is available in four colours: Oak, Walnut, Grey and Dark Blue.

→ Learn more about the Coffee Table 01

→ Read our blog: The advantages of coffee tables with drawers