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Lounge & Furniture Storage

In the living area, the furniture itself can do the storing. Sofas, ottomans, window seats and media units all hide space inside — so your lounge stays clear while quietly holding your gear. Pricing is shown per country; regions marked "being researched" are coming soon.

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Furniture storage options

Storage Sofa

A lounge with a hollow base or lift-up seat — hiding bedding, books or off-season gear right where you sit. If it doubles as a sofa-bed, it stores the very bedding it needs.

Advantages

  • Storage where you already sit
  • No extra floor space
  • Hides sofa-bed linen
  • Keeps the lounge tidy

Trade-offs

  • Lift-up seats need clearance
  • Storage adds to the price
  • Heavy when loaded

Indicative pricing

🇦🇺 AustraliaStorage sofa — varies by model
🇺🇸 USABeing researched
🇨🇦 CanadaBeing researched
🇬🇧 UKBeing researched
🇪🇺 EuropeBeing researched

Storage Ottoman / Coffee Table

A footrest, extra seat or coffee table with a hollow inside. Lift the lid (or top) for blankets, remotes and clutter — a small piece doing several jobs in the lounge.

Advantages

  • Seat, surface and storage in one
  • Light and movable
  • Cheap win
  • Hides clutter instantly

Trade-offs

  • Limited volume
  • Lid must be clear to open
  • Not for heavy daily use

Indicative pricing

🇦🇺 Australia$80 – $400
🇺🇸 USABeing researched
🇨🇦 CanadaBeing researched
🇬🇧 UKBeing researched
🇪🇺 EuropeBeing researched

Window Seat with Storage

A built-in bench under a window with drawers or a lift-up base. Turns an unused wall into a favourite seat and a big hidden storage box in the living area.

Advantages

  • Uses dead wall space
  • Large hidden volume
  • A lovely spot to sit
  • Custom built-in look

Trade-offs

  • Best built in at construction
  • Lid/drawer clearance
  • Cushions to add

Indicative pricing

🇦🇺 AustraliaCustom build — varies
🇺🇸 USABeing researched
🇨🇦 CanadaBeing researched
🇬🇧 UKBeing researched
🇪🇺 EuropeBeing researched

Media Unit & Console Storage

A slim console or wall unit around the TV that holds books, media and bits and pieces — vertical storage that frames the entertainment area without taking floor space.

Advantages

  • Storage around the screen
  • Slim depth options
  • Keeps cables/clutter tidy
  • Doubles as display

Trade-offs

  • Can crowd a small wall
  • Open shelves show clutter
  • Secure for travel (THOW)

Indicative pricing

🇦🇺 Australia$150 – $800
🇺🇸 USABeing researched
🇨🇦 CanadaBeing researched
🇬🇧 UKBeing researched
🇪🇺 EuropeBeing researched
Every piece does double duty. In a tiny lounge, choose furniture that stores as well as serves — a sofa, ottoman or window seat that hides your bedding and clutter. See the matching pieces in the Living area section.
Pricing note: figures are indicative 2026 estimates in Australian dollars and vary by piece and brand. Secure stored contents for travel on a tiny home on wheels. Regions marked "being researched" will be added soon. Last updated: June 2026.