Ottomans in the interior

The desire to give comfort and coziness to your interior is a natural aspiration of any person. Choose beautiful and comfortable furniture from good material. The room is furnished with interesting and sweet heart decor items and so on. But what about the ottomans in the interior? Is it just an item decorating the decor or an important detail of the interior? And this and that is true, it all depends on the value that you attach to the ottomans. But the most interesting thing is that poufs ennoble the interior, diversify it and give the room elegance and comfort.

What is a ottoman?

The ottoman is a low seat, which is akin to a chair, but differs from it in some respects. The first - the ottoman is usually lower in height, the second - it does not have handles, and may not have legs. In fact, an ottoman is a large pillow equipped with an internal frame, usually made of wood or plywood. But there are also frameless models.

What a ottoman is good for is its small size.

It saves space, if necessary. And with the help of large ottomans, you can give solidity to a spacious room.

Since the ottoman does not have a back, unlike a chair or chair, it is able to add freshness, spaciousness and lightness to the interior. And the most important advantage of ottomans is mobility, that is, they can be moved around the room without much effort.

Ottomans in the interior

This "independent" piece of furniture "came" to us from France, England and Germany around the eighteenth century. At that time they were very popular and occupied leading places on points, in boudoirs. It is pleasant to rest on them for a short time, stretched out legs and chat. Poufs can also be used as an addition to a sofa, an armchair.

And there are options for ottomans with built-in drawers for storing all sorts of things.

Pay attention to the models of ottomans presented below, where the upper part turns over and you get a very convenient small table. This part of the pouf is solid for greater ease of use.

In general, the versatility of ottomans is impressive, for which they have become very popular in our time. For example, in the hallway it’s very convenient to shoe while sitting on an ottoman. In the children's room, he can find several uses at once: to become an element of games, a functional place for toys and just a “high chair”. In the living room, put a pouf near the sofa and put your legs on it, this will contribute to complete relaxation and comfortable watching TV.

You can also use this piece of furniture in the living room instead of a coffee table or an addition to it. In this case, solid models are chosen so that it is convenient to put a tray or something else.

Excellent ottoman is suitable for women to sit in front of a mirror or dressing table. And in the bedroom you can put poufs by the bed instead of bedside tables.

Poufs are also used in the kitchen interior, but for them it is better to choose materials that are easy to wash, so that they stay clean and beautiful longer.

Such widespread use of ottomans in the interior has led to the creation of a variety of models, colors, styles and designs. Round pouffes are good; they visually smooth the corners in the interior and look compact and elegant.

Round ottomans in the interior can be a great addition to large rectangular ottomans, especially if the footage of the room allows you to accommodate such a comfortable ensemble.

If your room is designed in a calm and soft design, then a bright and juicy ottoman will be a unique accent that enlivens the atmosphere.

Color ottomans in the interior

If you are wondering - what to choose the color of the ottoman for this or that interior, then here are some tips from professionals. In the living room or bedroom, it is better to choose the color of the pouf to match the sofas and armchairs, so you get a wonderful furniture set.

You can add a pattern and the atmosphere will immediately become interesting and fun.

But if you like to experiment and want to see your interior more unusual, then play with colors, combine them. For example, a pouf can be combined in one color scheme with armchairs and decor in the form of pillows.

Or just with pillows, a floor lamp and a chair. And let the sofa harmonize with the curtains.

Important features of ottomans in the interior

Seams on the padded stool can tell about its quality. Naturally, they should all be neat, even and completely stitched. If coarse threads are sewn on thin upholstery or, on the contrary, thin threads on dense fabric, then this is a sign of poor-quality seams.

Upholstery material you can choose any, depending on your interior, but if you plan to often use the ottoman as a seat, then it is better to choose leather upholstery, this will extend the period of use of the ottoman. In addition, such ottomans give the room solidity and sophistication.

But velvet and velor ottomans in the interior will create an atmosphere of comfort and warmth.

In general, ottomans can revive any interior, add a touch of originality and sophistication. Make the room warm, homely or austere and solid. For every taste, you can choose your ottoman, which will become an integral part of your life.

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