Know Everything About The Multipurpose Function of Ottomans
An ottoman
is a padded and upholstered versatile piece of home furniture that
can have a back or not. They were introduced in Europe back in the
18th Century from Turkey. They have multiple functions but were
mainly designed to serve as a footrest or stool. They are also known
as a pouffe or hassock in some of the European countries.
Ottomans have
multiple functions. Ottomans are now enjoying a comeback and are
gaining popularity as a multipurpose piece of home
furniture. An ottoman can be used as a coffee table or for extra
seating. Ottomans are even sold as an optional part of a sectional.
The latest trend is to use ottomans as coffee
tables. This works great by minimizing the injuries caused by
running into the coffee table! The newer style ottomans are larger
and can be used in place of a love seat.
As far as
styles go, ottomans with their versatility can be used in a formal or
casual setting. Storage
Ottomans are hollow inside and usually found in the family rooms
or living rooms. These ottomans can be sued to store blankets for
over night guests or magazines that still need to be read. In the
bathroom, a storage ottoman can double as a seating place, for when
you need to take off your bedroom slippers, or just to sit and relax.
They can also double as a hidden place to store dirty laundry. Not
only are Ottomans suitable for home furniture but they are small and
versatile enough to be used for dorm room furnishing. For something
completely different, try the new massaging ottoman. This ottoman
massages your feet while you rest.
Ottomans as
home furniture items are flexible in style and design. There are many
different styles and types of ottomans available. They can easily be
reupholstered to match your changing trends and styles. If
reupholstering is not an option for you, ottomans can be covered with
slip covers. This always provides you with the flexibility to choose
from a vast array of fabric allowing you to find the fabric that best
matches your home furniture decor style. Ottomans can also be custom
designed to suit any style and design of choice.
Ottomans can
be an affordable extra seating option. This piece of home furniture
ranges from 100 dollars and up with some of the high end ottomans
costing up to $1000 or more. If the price tag is too high for you,
there are many plans and projects to make ottomans online. All you
need is some plywood, fabric and some foam. An ottoman
as a seat can be stored away under other pieces of home
furniture like tables to be retrieved when needed. In small dorm
rooms and apartments, ottomans can be used as a footrest, table and
extra seat.
Next time you
see an ottoman at a garage sale, consider purchasing this versatile
piece of home furniture for home d?cor needs. |
