Relaxing at home is crucial after a busy day, and sometimes
all you want to do is put your feet up and unwind. But if there is no room to
stretch out your legs on your sofa or chair - then you need an ottoman! An
ottoman is upholstered furniture that normally acts as a footrest or footstool.
It has no arms or back to it and is generally easier to move than a sofa or
chair. The great thing about ottomans is that they can be used for a variety of
things!
Other uses for ottomans:
Coffee table: Ottomans can come in many different sizes.
They can be small enough to rest a plate or beverage on, or they can be long
enough to act as a whole coffee table! Though they are generally padded like a
sofa, some have firm tops that allow you to rest items on them without worrying
that they will fall over.
Storage: You can find an assortment of storage ottomans that have
hollow insides which are great for extra storage space. Put remote controls,
blankets, magazines, or any other items that will fit inside your ottoman for
easy, out of sight storage.
Tray/table: Some ottomans have tops that you can flip to
reveal a hidden tray underneath. These are great to use as TV trays and since
the inside is usually hollow it can double as a storage area as well!
Seating: Since ottomans are usually padded and covered in
material, they are comfortable to sit on and are great to use as additional
seating. A small ottoman will seat one person, but a longer, bench-styleottoman can seat 2-3 people.
How to find the best ottoman for your home:
Fabric: Shopping for an ottoman is like shopping for most
upholstered furniture. First you need to decide what color and material you
want to go along with the theme or color scheme in your room. An ottoman can
make a great accent piece as well; you can find many creative and interesting
designs such as ones that look like lips or even food!
Size: Ottoman size is important, and depends on what uses
you hope to get out of your ottoman. If you want to use it as a footrest then
you must make sure the height is equal to the sitting part of the sofa or chair
you plan on placing the ottoman in front of. You do not want it to be higher or
lower than your seat cushions.
Weight: Ottomans can be heavy if they consist of weighty materials
like wood, but they can also be quite light as well. If you plan on moving your
ottoman around frequently then you may want to opt for a lighter one.
The great thing about ottomans are their multifunctional purposes.
You can buy one piece of furniture that can be used as seating, a table, a
step-stool, and a storage space! Ottomans can also be utilized in different
rooms of the house, not only in the living room or family room but other rooms
as well. Many people like having an ottoman at the end of their bed for seating
or to lay stuff upon.
Come to Michael’s Furniture Warehouse or visit our site to
browse our amazing selections of
ottomans!
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