An ottoman is a small piece of furniture with upholstery that can be used for a number of functions; a foot rest, a coffee table, a storage space, extra seating or a decorative element. There are many different kinds of ottomans in many different designs, colours and fabrics. They can range from a small wooden footstool with a patterned fabric seat to pillowy pouffes with a boucle texture for sinking into like a bean bag. You can find ottomans that are round, square, rectangular, large and small. They make a stunning addition to living rooms and bedroom when matched to surrounding furniture such as side tables, bookcases and beds.

An ottoman is a multi-purpose piece of furniture. It can be:

• Purely decorative to enhance the bedrooms and living room.
• A footstool or footrest, placed in front of modular couches and armchairs to provide a place for people to put their feet up and relax.
• A stand-in for a coffee table.
• Extra seating when you have guests over.
• Used as storage space with a lid that lifts up on hinges or lifts off completely.