Short answer: Five of our sofa collections have hidden storage: Atmosphere, Neptune, Orian, Ciello and Gaia. Atmosphere, Neptune and Orian build storage into seats and corners, while Ciello and Gaia keep it in a storage ottoman. If you need a bed too, Neptune is the one where the sleeper seats themselves hold storage, at about 48 liters each. On Orian and Atmosphere the storage and sleeper pieces are separate.
Hidden storage is easy to promise and easy to misread. A listing may mean a seat, a corner, an ottoman or a separate version of the sofa, and each one changes how much you can keep and where you reach it. The sections below show where the storage is, how much it holds, and which setup suits a family living room.
On This Page
- Which of our sofas have hidden storage?
- How much does each collection hold?
- How does storage work in Atmosphere, Neptune and Orian?
- How do Ciello and Gaia handle storage?
- Which sleepers offer storage and a bed?
- What is the best storage furniture for a family living room?
- What about covers and cleaning on a storage sofa?
- Our recommendation
- Explore our sofas
Which of our sofas have hidden storage?
All five collections are modular, so you choose the pieces that hold storage and the pieces that do not. The table shows where the storage sits in each one.
Which of our sofas have hidden storage?
| Collection | Storage in seats and corners | Storage ottoman | Bed option |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atmosphere | Yes, in the Storage version | Yes, regular and long | Separate Sleeper version, with no storage in its seats |
| Neptune | Yes, in storage seats, corners and each sleeper seat | Yes, a 4-in-1 ottoman | Full or Single, with storage in each sleeper seat |
| Orian | Yes, in storage seats and corners | Yes | Queen or Single, with no storage in the sleeper seats |
| Ciello | Storage is in the ottoman | Yes | No bed |
| Gaia | Storage is in the ottoman | Yes | No bed |
Our product pages list storage only in the pieces named above. If a storage figure matters for your plan, check the module description on the product page for the exact piece you are ordering.
How much does each collection hold?
Our product pages give a storage figure for most modules. The figures below are hidden space inside the module, and the last column adds the detail that affects how you use it.
How much does each collection hold?
| Collection | Module | Hidden storage | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atmosphere | Storage seat, corner and ottoman | About 79.4 liters each (about 2.8 cubic feet) | Storage seat height is 18.1 inches |
| Atmosphere | Storage long ottoman | 74.5 liters | 40.6 x 20.1 x 18.1 inches |
| Neptune | Storage seat | No liter figure | Seat height is 16.9 inches |
| Neptune | Sleeper seat | About 48 liters (1.7 cubic feet) | Compartment is about 23.2 x 22.8 x 5.5 inches; 48 liters is a simple rectangular volume, so real capacity depends on the interior shape |
| Neptune | Corner seat | No liter figure | Part of the modular system; check the product page for the exact piece |
| Neptune | 4-in-1 ottoman | 40 liters (1.41 cubic feet) | 25.2 x 20.3 x 16.9 inches; attaches to a seat as a chaise or moves freely |
| Orian | Storage seat | 90 liters (3.2 cubic feet) | Compartment is 27.8 x 23.8 inches and 8.3 inches deep |
| Orian | Corner seat | 100 liters (3.5 cubic feet) | Lets you build a sectional with storage |
| Orian | Ottoman | 80 liters (2.8 cubic feet) | 30.9 x 30.9 x 16.7 inches; moves freely |
| Ciello | Storage ottoman | 75 liters (2.65 cubic feet) | Regular 31.1 inches square; XL 35.0 inches square; 21.3 inches high |
| Gaia | Storage ottoman | No liter figure | Space inside is 26.8 x 26.8 x 7.6 inches; outside is 31.5 x 31.5 x 21.3 inches |
Litres alone do not tell you what fits. As general advice, not a product specification, compare the depth of the space with the thickest item you want to store. A Neptune sleeper seat and a Gaia ottoman are shallow, so they suit flat, folded items better than bulky ones. Our guide to storage ottomans that double as seating compares the ottomans in more detail.
How does storage work in Atmosphere, Neptune and Orian?
These three collections build storage into the seating, but each one organizes it differently.
- Atmosphere: the Atmosphere sofa comes in Regular, Storage and Sleeper versions. The Storage version hides a compartment in the seat base of each seat, corner and ottoman. Each version has its own seat height, so the types are not compatible with one another and you choose one type for the whole sofa. Our Atmosphere guide has the full comparison.
- Neptune: the Neptune sofa bed has storage in its storage seats, its corner seat and each sleeper seat. The Storage Only version has storage in each seat and does not convert to a bed, so it is a regular modular sofa with hidden storage. See our Neptune guide for sizes and fabrics.
- Orian: the Orian sofa bed has dedicated storage seats, corners and ottomans next to its sleeper seats. Choose Queen Bed, Single Bed or Storage Only, and the Storage Only version swaps the sleeper seats for storage seats. Our Orian guide covers the bed sizes.
Because all three are modular, you can mix piece types within a version where the product page allows it. Our guide to how many modules you need helps you turn a wall length into a seat count.
How do Ciello and Gaia handle storage?
Ciello and Gaia are our soft, loose-cushion collections, and their storage sits in an ottoman instead of in the seats, so you add it only where you want it.
The Ciello storage ottoman holds 75 liters and works as a footrest, an extra seat or a place for blankets. It is the same height as the Ciello seat at 21.3 inches. The Gaia storage ottoman is also 21.3 inches high, and the product page gives its inside space at 26.8 x 26.8 x 7.6 inches, which suits blankets, pillows and other living room essentials. Our guides to Ciello and Gaia cover the sizes, and Ciello vs Gaia compares the two.
Which sleepers offer storage and a bed?
Only some sleepers offer both in the same piece, so this is the question to settle first if you host guests.
- Neptune: each sleeper seat has its own compartment of about 23.2 x 22.8 x 5.5 inches, with about 48 liters of storage by simple rectangular volume, and a compatible Neptune storage ottoman holds about 40 liters. The bedding can live inside the sofa, and our Sleep Kit adds a mattress topper to cushion the sleeping surface.
- Orian: the sleeper seats do not include storage. You add storage seats, a corner or the 80-liter ottoman beside them. An Orian storage seat holds about 90 liters, but it is a separate piece.
- Atmosphere: the Sleeper version opens to a surface of about 88.6 x 59.1 inches and does not hold storage, and the Storage version does not convert to a bed. Because the versions cannot be combined, choose Atmosphere for one job or the other.
Our guide to sofa beds with storage explains where bedding goes in each setup, and Neptune vs. Orian vs. Atmosphere Sleeper compares the three beds side by side, and pull-out vs fold-down sofa beds explains how each one opens.
What is the best storage furniture for a family living room?
For most families, a sofa with built-in storage is the first layer, because it adds capacity without adding another piece of furniture. Blankets, toys, games and charging cables are the usual items, and they are easiest to manage when each has a home within reach of the sofa.
The sofa covers part of the job, and the rest of the room covers the rest:
- Close to the sofa: a storage seat or ottoman from one of the collections above, for items you use daily.
- Media and games: the Aurora credenza is 32.1 x 15.0 x 18.5 inches as one unit, and two units measure 64.2 inches wide and three units 96.3 inches wide. Our guide to choosing a credenza or media unit shows how to size it.
- In front of the sofa: a table with its own storage, such as the Ombra table, which has open shelf storage and is sold with or without two ottomans. Our guide to coffee tables with storage compares the options.
- On the wall: shelves and cabinets, in our living room storage collection.
What about covers and cleaning on a storage sofa?
Storage does not change how the covers work. On Atmosphere, Neptune, Orian, Ciello and Gaia the seat and back cushion covers are removable. On Atmosphere, Gaia and Ciello the arm and base covers are removable too. On Neptune and Orian the arm and base covers are fixed, so spills on those need spot cleaning. For most of our fabrics, the care text on the product pages says to machine wash cold on a gentle cycle and air dry.
Fabric choice matters for a hardworking family sofa. Aquaforte, which we describe as water-repellent and stain-resistant, has a Martindale count of 78,000 and is available on Neptune. Aquaforte Velvet has a count of more than 200,000 and is available on Atmosphere and Orian. Bouclé on Atmosphere is machine washable, but we advise spot cleaning it to maintain its look. Our guide to cleaning your sofa covers spills by fabric.
Our recommendation
Start with where you want the storage, then check the room.
- Storage plus a guest bed in one piece: Neptune, with about 48 liters in each sleeper seat.
- A Queen bed and the most storage per module: Orian, with 90-liter storage seats and an 80-liter ottoman beside the sleeper seats.
- Storage built into a medium-firm, structured sofa: the Atmosphere Storage version, with about 79.4 liters in each storage seat, corner and ottoman.
- A deep, soft sofa with one storage piece: Ciello with its 75-liter ottoman, or Gaia with its ottoman.
- No guests and maximum hidden space: Neptune Storage Only or Orian Storage Only.
- A larger family room: pair the sofa with a credenza and a table with storage, so the sofa does not carry everything.
Our sofa pages show each configuration, so you can build the layout before you order.
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Product specifications can change. Check the current dimensions on the product page before ordering.