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Smart Storage Solutions

By Nicole Sforza Updated August 29, 2014
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Nine double-duty organizing products, whether your bedroom acts as your office or you just need to hide your stray bills in a stylish way.
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Concealed Cabinet

Try hanging the ilnnovators Concealed Cabinet on a wall; stash private documents inside it.

To buy: From $260, concealedcabinet.com

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Unexpected Safes

Barbasol shaving-cream can safe

Consider Spy Yard’s Diversion safes. The 7UP can ($7), Barbasol shaving-cream can ($13), and pillar candle ($21) are hollow, perfect for storing jewelry or cash.

To buy: spyyard.com.

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Secret Passage

Revolving bookcase passageway

You’ve dreamed about it; now you can get it: a revolving bookcase (you know, the type you see in old movie mysteries) that swings open to reveal a room beyond.

To buy: From $2,000, hiddendoors.com

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Covert Home Office

Cyril cabinet

When closed, the Cyril cabinet appears to be a modern armoire. When open, it features a writing area, two drawers for holding CDs, and upper cabinets for concealing files.

To buy: $199, ikea.com for locations.

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Chase Smart desk

The Chase Smart desk has a drop-down door that serves as a roomy writing surface.

To buy: Unfortunately, this product is no longer available, but find similar items at potterybarn.com.

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Framed Secretary

The front panel of the sleek wooden Framed Secretary acts as a desktop.

To buy: Unfortunately, this product is no longer available, but find other items at westelm.com.

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Decorative Stash

Williams-Sonoma Home rattan Decorative Hapao garden seat

The top of the Williams-Sonoma Home rattan Decorative Hapao garden seat comes off, revealing 18 1/2 by 17 inches of storage space within.

To buy: $250, wshome.com.

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Table Space

Arhaus Arts and Crafts-style Bentley wood coffee table

The Arhaus Arts and Crafts-style Bentley wood coffee table doubles as a cavernous trunk.

To buy: $999, arhaus.com.

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Seat Storage

JCPenney’s Monroe upholstered ottoman

JCPenney’s Monroe upholstered ottoman contains a wealth of storage inside and is on casters for easy mobility. Choose from 11 fabrics.

To buy: $249, jcp.com.

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