If you want a stylish, vintage alternative to a typical coffee table, you should pick up this item from the thrift store -- it doubles as hidden storage.

If you have a bookcase that needs upcycling or you're on the hunt for a unique coffee table, this DIY could be the crafty transformation of your dreams.

simple DIY tutorial for turning an old chest into a coffee table which would also double for storage. Don't limit yourself to something that looks like the one in this post. You can use old army ...