Ottomans
Ottomans are a kind of padded and upholstered low seat or cushioned foot stool. Ottomans are versatile piece of home furniture which are very beautiful, practical and elegant addition to any room.
Purpose of an Ottoman
- An Ottoman can be used as a coffee table to hold a tray with a
pot of tea or coffee and snacks.
- It can be used as a table to keep your books and magazines.
- It can be used as an extra seating in your living room.
- Some ottomans are larger and has a upholstered back and hence can
be used in place of a love seat.
- The ottomans can also be used as storage box.
- Most important of all, it can be used as a footrest.
The style of ottomans has changed very significantly over the years. It is no longer the cumbersome boxes with a foam top. Rather, the ottomans are available in various sizes, styles for every need, storage, cube, round, square and more. Different types of wood like cherry, teak, mahogany, pine, teak etc. are used to make ottomans. Either the whole ottoman is upholstered or padded or only the the seat has a cushioned top. The upholstery is made of various materials like leather, suede, twill, cotton, cotton blend, silk, microfiber etc. Ottomans are even sold as an optional part of a sectional or as a part of recliners or arm chairs etc. In such cases, the ottomans should exactly match the fabric of the recliner or sofa or chair. Moreover, these can easily be reupholstered to match your changing styles and trends. Ottomans can also be covered with slip covers. This always provides you with the option to choose from a vast array of fabric allowing you to find the fabric that best complements your home furniture decor style. Ottomans can also be custom designed so as to suit any style and design of choice.