Ottomans are a surprisingly diverse subset of living room furniture, with a wildly varying range of shapes, configurations, and styles (ottoman vs. hassock vs. pouf vs. footstool) to choose from. The most striking designs, like , combine several of the key elements we’ve laid out in this guide. To help lead you toward the perfect ottoman …
On the outset, a coffee table and an ottoman are two different types of furniture. But they also have their shared similarities of being on the small side and serving the same functions as tables, storage-savers and accent pieces. These similarities make them both attractive for homeowners looking for small pieces of furniture which will …
The low and armless upholstered seat, popularly known as ottoman, was first introduced in the 18th century by the Turks during the Ottoman Empire. Hence, the name. The early ottomans were padded with cushions and resembled the sectionals of today because they wrapped around the three walls of a room and served as the main …
This article splits hairs. The fact is many people call a hassock an ottoman and perhaps vice versa. Poufs are much less popular type of footstool furniture, but definitely more distinct. The term footstool is applied to ottomans, hassocks and pouts. However, if you’re a stickler for detail and like to know precisely what makes …
I love ottomans. We have 2 in our living room; one large and one small ottoman. Both are rectangle; one is a storage ottoman which actually stores quite a bit of stuff. In fact, I think the only type of ottoman I’d consider going forward is one with a storage feature. Sometimes a compact ottoman …
Welcome to today’s gallery, featuring beautiful living rooms sporting an ottoman coffee table. Why specifically ottoman coffee tables, you may ask? To begin with, these are some of the most versatile pieces of furniture you can have at your disposal. With myriad uses and placements even within a single room, this hybrid furniture can mean …
An ottoman is a class piece of furniture that has been around for centuries and continues to be a gem. The ottoman has come a long way, and in today’s décor, it can be used as storage, extra seating, and a coffee table! From small ones to oversized ones, ottomans are the hidden gem that …
Welcome to our guide to ottomans! Sometimes you need to rest your feet, and there is just nowhere to put them, so it’s great when a chair has just a bit something extra to help you really kick back. A wonderful addition to almost any living room is an ottoman. An ottoman allows you to really …
Welcome to our gallery featuring 20 incredible ottomans for man caves, which in our view is one important piece of man cave furniture. We absolutely love man caves, as they represent an area in your home that you can decorate entirely for yourself in any number of man cave themes. In the past, they represented …
Welcome to our special gallery featuring a selection of white leather ottomans from around the web. If there’s an ottoman around, it’s difficult to resist the urge to put your feet up and relax. And it’s better than having someone’s feet on a nice glass-topped coffee table, or scratching a hardwood table top. We’ve selected …
We all know that ottomans can compliment a living room, bedroom, or any other part of your home in need of visual appeal and comfort. Appearing in a wild variety of sizes and shapes, with attendant utility and aesthetic value, an ottoman is a fantastic and simple way to freshen up a room in more ways …
Welcome to our collection of leather ottoman coffee tables! We are featuring examples of every style imaginable. Round ottomans often make great coffee table substitutes, being a similar size and shape. Square ottomans often have a cubic appearance, singular colors, and may hide interior storage. Rectangular ottomans are also referred to as bench ottomans, with …