The Coffee Table Ottoman

An ottoman offers a softer, more relaxed alternative to the traditional coffee table while still bringing structure and function to a room. In family rooms and dens especially, they create an opportunity for added comfort, layered texture, and flexibility in how the space is used.

For smaller homes or apartment living, storage ottomans can also have practical needs without sacrificing style. And when sourcing an oversized coffee table becomes difficult, an upholstered ottoman often allows for larger proportions or custom sizing that better fits the scale of the room.

We’ve rounded up a few favorite designs this week that balance comfort, function, and versatility beautifully.

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Actress Ginnifer Goodwin’s Los Angeles Apartment

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Designer, Phoebe Howard

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Designer, Brooke Giannetti Home

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Erin Fetherston’s West Hollywood “Bicoastal Abode” designed by One Kings Lane.

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Designer, Phoebe Howard

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Designer, Chenault James

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Designer, Anne Wagoner

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Designer, Brooke Giannetti

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Design by, G.P. Schafer Architecture & Design

See how Designer Suzanne Kasler uses a hide ottoman to accent her orange color scheme. Want to see the rest of this home tour?

Click to Tour Suzanne Kasler’s Gracious Atlanta Home .

Image Source via One Kings Lane

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