Goodbye, Cluttered Open Shelving and Clutter — Hello, Storage Furniture

Whether you need to store bunches of books or you just want to style a pretty piece of furniture, this Balintmore 2 Door Accent Cabinet ($1,980) gives you options. If it were up to us, we'd stagger small stacks of books on the wooden shelves, topping each with a small decorative object. Balance that out with some vases in the empty spaces for a cabinet that's equally useful and stylish.

Available in five colors, this Dang Media Stand ($1,295) brings a splash of color if you want — but we think this marine blue might be the most beautiful of the bunch. The perforated door fronts give a hint of what's inside, and the powder coated steel base keeps the piece from looking too heavy.

If you can't decide between jumping on the latest decor trends and investing in a timeless piece of furniture, good news: The Barnford Accent Cabinet ($1,200) has you covered on both fronts. That matte black marble top? Very now. (Ditto to the striped detail on front.) And while this wood cabinet is indeed very of-the-moment, it's not too trendy to keep and love for the indefinite future. Use it as a TV stand or as a storage spot in the dining room. Either way, it's a keeper.

Balloon feet make the Fern Entryway Console Table ($1,398) playful; two drawers for sundries like mail and keys make it a smart addition to the entryway.

Yep, this Jonathan Adler Brussels Buffet ($3,995) is an investment piece — but it's a showstopper, isn't it? Behind the oak doors lies abundant storage in the form of shelving and velvet-lined drawers that will make putting things away a true pleasure.

Graced with goldtone hardware and a carved linear pattern on its wooden doors, this Callahan Cabinet ($696) doesn't look like a storage cabinet — and that's kinda the point. Inside, you'll find six compartments that are sized just right for slippers, purses, hats, and gloves. It all adds up to an entryway cabinet that's just the right amount of extra.

The classic Shaker silhouette of this Emerson Cabinet ($1,949) is elevated through the addition of a ceramic top that looks like marble. A drawer and shelves offer ample space for stashing things out of sight.