An ottoman can serve several purposes in a home: extra seating, a footrest, an accent piece or, in some designs, additional storage. Choose the size and shape based on how you plan to use it.
For everyday seating
If people will sit on the ottoman regularly, choose a sturdy design with comfortable upholstery and enough surface area.
For a footrest
A compact pouf or cube can work well beside a chair or sofa without taking much space.
For bedrooms
An upholstered ottoman can sit at the foot of a bed or near a dressing area. Coordinate its fabric or color with the room without requiring an exact match.
Consider storage
If you need to hide blankets, accessories or other items, a storage ottoman can combine seating and organization.
Explore modern ottomans from The Artsy Home for everyday seating and home styling.
Example ottoman
See the Bouclé Fabric Ottoman Stool.