Side Table Trash Can

There are side tables. And there are trash cans. And there are side cans—OK, that doesn’t work, but we’re mighty into this mashup. This little garbage compartment sits just below a sturdy tabletop surface that’ll hold a book or two, an alarm clock and a glass of water. The inside of the trash compartment is conveniently Inclined to hold the bag tucked in place so you don’t have to tie bag on the outside. We're sidling it into small spaces, alongside our dining nook in the kitchen, or where we'd like to charge our cell phone. It's slim, stylish, and oh-so-practical.

This clever hybrid piece is here courtesy of the smarty-pants design team at Yamazaki Home, purveyors of Japanese wares for spaces of all shapes and sizes for over a century (impressive, huht?). Now, just wait till you see what this over the door rack and clever couch interlocking towel organizer can do.