Few pieces of furniture have the versatility of the ottoman. 

Whether made out of leather, fabric, wood, plastic, rattan, glass, metal, or foam, the ottoman is much more than a functional footrest these days. 

Styles range from sleek contemporary to tasseled traditional, and have transitioned from the easy chair to a statement piece,  sitting front and center in a room.

 With a wide range of sizes, there’s an ottoman for any space and need.

10 Uses for Ottomans…

1. Extra seating-group 2, 4, or more.
2. Coffee or side tables-set a large tray on top.
3. Seat at the foot of the bed.
4. Good old footrest.
5. Extra storage inside storage ottomans.
6. Decorative accent piece in a room.
7. Dressing seat in a bathroom or closet.
8. Storage seats in childrens rooms.
9. Entry seat in the foyer.
10. Ottoman sleepers fold out to make a guest bed.

Can you think of any others?

Ottomans can be found everywhere and in every price range. They are fairly easy to recover if you find one that needs a facelift, as this one did to the left. Even an old coffee table can be turned into ottoman. Or, make one from scratch…it’s just a box.

I like to make the ottoman a focal point in a grouping, contrasting what is anchored, around this island of interest.  Like a piece of sculpture, it is noticed at first glance, and can be a wonderful functional accent piece in the room.

Put your feet up and relax, you’ll love the possibilities!