6 Ways Ottomans Can Enhance Your Room
The many uses of ottomans
Ottomans are a versatile piece of furniture that can be used for so much more than just resting your feet and legs. From a decorative piece to hidden storage, ottomans are becoming increasingly popular for more than just footrests. What are the ways ottomans can enhance a room? Read below to find out!
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Ottomans are great for shared seating
If you have an open area that shares space but has limited seating such as a living and family room, a larger ottoman, such as this one from Sherrill, can be used for additional seating. When not in use, it can be stored against a wall or in a corner to save space. Also, depending on the height of your ottoman, you can use it for additional seating at the dinner table if you have extra guests.
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Store items in your ottoman
We all need extra storage space, especially if you have children or teenagers! Ottomans double as storage space, especially in family and playrooms. Store magazines, blankets, toys, movies, game controllers, and more in your ottoman. There are several different sizes and shapes you can choose from, but this Bassett Storage Ottoman is extra long for plenty of storage and seating space!
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Tuck-away seating
Tuck-away seating is like shared seating except that you only pull it out as and when needed. This is ideal for smaller rooms and homes. You may need the extra seating at times, but you don’t want to overcrowd your room when the ottoman is not in use. Styles like this Decatur Ottoman from Stickley are a suitable size to use for extra seating yet small enough so as not to take up too much extra space and can be pushed under a table or even in a closet. It also has wheels to make it easy to access and move.
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Ottomans can also be used as coffee tables
When you think about ottomans, most people think about a small round or square footrests. However, more modern ottomans are larger and often rectangular-shaped and would make a perfect coffee table if you don’t have one. The Stickley Highlands Cocktail Ottoman is a perfect example and is long and rectangular to provide additional surface space. It also has a cushioned top that can double as a table or be used for extra seating. The second layer underneath can be used to contain items that are usually displayed on top of the ottoman if you need to use it for seating.
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Ottomans are kid-friendly
Many ottomans come in kid-friendly fabrics and fun designs that would look great in a playroom or your family room. Kids can sit on the ottoman or use it as a flat surface to play on while they sit on the floor. They also make great gaming seats. This Abbey Ottoman from Hancock and Moore would be a great addition to a playroom or living room and is kid-friendly.
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Ottomans make great showpieces
Finally, ottomans can be used as a decorative piece in a room. Sure they make great resting places, seats, tables, and are ideal for storage. But sometimes, you want to add a fun decorative piece to an otherwise casual or neutral room. This floral print Hekman Ottoman would be a fun focal point in a living room.
To see our full range of ottomans, visit the Feige’s Interiors website or stop by our showroom in Saginaw, Michigan.