When choosing the sizes of your furniture and accessories pieces, it’s important to strive for a balance of sizes and shapes. You can create a comfortable space by adding an ottoman or a collection of storage cubes in complementary sizes and shapes. Knowing what sizes look best in any space makes it easier to choose the right ottoman for your room. For example, it’s difficult to make a room look great when you add a small pouf in bright pink when the room really needs a large ottoman in brown.
Small Ottomans
If you have a small living space, like a dorm or a home office, a small ottoman gives your room for all of your needs. When you place a small ottoman next to your love seat, you can rest your feet on it, or set your coffee on it (with a coaster, of course). Some ottomans can also serve as end tables for lamps, phone charging stations, and your to-be-read file.
Some small ottomans have removable lids that maximize your storage space. While they are small, you can use a storage ottoman to hide extra office supplies, socks, or scarves. Hiding your clutter in a small ottoman will make your small room feel larger. You can also use a small ottoman or a pouf as a makeshift seat when you have visitors.
Mid-Size Ottomans
Most ottomans are between 15 and 22 inches tall. Mid-sized ottomans are useful furniture items that add style to rooms. They can be romantic and glamorous, utilitarian and minimalist, and rugged and durable. Consider a velvet ottoman for a comfortable seat at your vanity, or a leather ottoman in your mancave.
Mid-size ottomans can serve as benches in a mud room or flexible seating on a screened porch. They are available in rectangles and squares as well as circles and ovals. If your room is full of hard surfaces, a soft ottoman can lighten it up, while an ottoman in a dark color can ground a room with too many light colors, and a colorful ottoman can add personality to a room with neutral colors.
Large Ottomans
Large ottomans make a statement, no matter the style, color, or shape. They add subtle luxury, even if they are made from rugged materials. When choosing a large ottoman, pay attention to the details, especially the textiles, legs, and storage features.
Large ottomans work well in bedrooms, as bench seating at the foot of the bed. Lay a blanket over it to make the seating more inviting. A velvet ottoman in front of a plush sofa adds luxury and personality to a living room. It’s easy to use a large ottoman as a coffee table, especially when you use a stylish tray for your favorite decor and add a large coffee-table book. Don’t forget to add coasters to protect the accessories and fabrics if you place your coffee on the ottoman.
If you need extra space for visitors, consider a sleeper ottoman, which opens into a bed. Ottomans can also create a nook space for reading or enjoying a warm coffee in the morning. Accent the nook with a canopy for a magical private space.
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