Perk up and oxygenate your home with the most versatile décor accent – the Ottoman or the Pouf. In contemporary times, both mean the same thing and can be used interchangeably.

Now why did we term this décor item ‘versatile’? Because it serves BOTH form and function. Let’s look at some instances of how using an ottoman or pouf can enhance your home’s ambience, in more ways than one!

Footrest: Sounds banal? One of the original uses of the pouf was a rest to put up the weary feet. The cushiony surface, tufted, plain, twined, offer simple, irresistible comfort.

Drawing Room Seating: Used as standalone or extra seating, ottomans are a versatile prop in your living room. Position a long tufted ottoman (see picture on the blog) opposite your main sofa in a similar or contrasting colour palette and see it add texture to your space; alternatively dock a couple of square or round ones under the centre table and have them wheeled out when in need of extra seats.

Coffee table: A lovely, leather tufted or plain suede ottoman makes for an intriguing centre-piece and conversation starter, not to mention slaying it with style. This can be a solid one or two-layered with a shelf at the bottom serving as book/magazine/coffee-table books stand. Or opt for a round modular one, where each wedge can be wheeled away to double up as extra seating or corner tables as and when required.

Bed end-table: A handy and beautiful statement – keep one long or two ottoman/poufs at the foot of the bed and lazily lounge for bed-tea with the morning’s newspaper. Perfect morning perk-up.

Vanity stool: An intricately embroidered linen, silk or leather cushioned pouf opposite a vintage, carved Victorian dressing table, or a light, elegant one mirroring a spare, clean-lines dresser, makes for some perennial self-love/confidence.

Kids Corner: Low, stuffed poufs in bright colours are perfect accessories for the kids room, both as furniture and playground.

Savvy storage: One of the sassiest of storage solutions AND the most stylish, ottomans are hugely popular as storage spaces. Ottomans with a hinged top make the best storage that is handy and disguises itself beautifully. Ottomans with storage also work well in master bedrooms at the foot of the bed. Remote controls, shrugs, blankets, toys, shoes, games – name it and nail it!

Round, square, rectangular, hexagonal, with or without legs, rustic, opulent, boho, chic – these versatile pieces of furniture are certain to lend character and dimension to your spaces.

At Artisans Rose, we have a beautiful array of ottomans and poufs for very distinctive décor styles, in canvas, jute, linen, wool and leather, some of which we showcase here. For the rest, come visit our website https://artisansrose.com/web/index.php/

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