Add an element of interest to your living room with these ottoman coffee table design ideas.
The ottoman is one of the most underrated living room staples. It’s a hybrid piece – perfect for additional seating, a decorative footstool and even a coffee table. That’s right! Ottomans can be a functional yet aesthetic addition to your home. Although it’s not the first staple you’d buy for your home, if you’re short on storage space, consider skipping the traditional coffee table and instead choose an ottoman coffee table that’s versatile as an incognito storage solution.
If you’re considering an ottoman coffee table, we recommend saving it until last. The coffee table should complement the other furniture in the living room, i.e. the sofa/couch. Also, consider the height and comfort level before investing in one.
Height is one of the most important factors to consider when looking for a multi-purpose ottoman. The height of your ottoman should be no more than 10cm from your sofa. You should be able to comfortably hold your foot up without straining your thigh muscles.
The ottoman’s surface is often too soft to use as a coffee table, making it difficult to hold trays or decorations upright. Therefore, these ottomans can only be used as an additional seat or footstool for your sofa. Then there are other types of ottomans that come with hard, flat surfaces. These ottomans are marketed as Ottoman coffee tables. They are perfect for placing your coffee cups, vases, etc. But test them before buying so you don’t spill anything on the fabric.
Now let’s get into some of our favorite ottoman coffee table design ideas!
Cream is probably the only color that can give a room an elegant look without any embellishments. In the living room below, the cream coffee table with ottoman creates a perfect visual balance between the five-seater sofa set. It is sturdy enough to hold items such as a teacup and saucer tray and a small flower vase. It’s also high enough to relax with your legs up. The color perfectly complements the overall cream theme of the open plan living space against the textured brown wall. Plus, this large square coffee table with ottoman makes the room look much brighter.
Who said that a home has to be plain, simple and neat to be considered beautiful? The rustic look also has a strange appeal. This woven ottoman coffee table paired with a round lounge chair looks great in this living room. The art-printed wall further underlines the relaxed atmosphere of this bachelor pad. This ottoman coffee table with a woven glass top is ideal for storing items. Apart from living room, you can also use this wicker ottoman coffee table on your balcony.
Paint, decorative artifacts, and furniture aren’t the only way to add vibrancy and color to your home. When decorating your home, consider a beautifully upholstered ottoman coffee table and a colorful sofa set. The black and white printed ottoman coffee table creates a perfect contrast to the lush, warm, rustic sofa in the living room seen in the image below. Don’t you think this otherwise white and brown home looks stunning?
A traditional square or rectangular coffee table in a space-challenged home can make the room seem even smaller. So try round coffee tables. In the picture below we do not have any additional chairs except for the couch in the living room. The round ottoman coffee table makes the living room appear spacious. The faux leather base with marble top gives this piece elegance while maintaining its functionality. We also partially tore down the wall that separates the bedroom from the living room and installed a sliding glass door, successfully creating an illusion of space.
The color combination brown and white is an evergreen classic. It emphasizes the freshness of neutral color schemes. The cowhide ottoman coffee table in the lounge, shown in the image below, does just that. The refreshing cheerfulness of the farm-style home contrasts perfectly with the tan leather couch, green butterfly chairs and ottoman coffee table. It ensures the perfect look.
A coffee table with four storage stools is a good choice for studio apartments or when you don’t have extra space for the dining table. Additionally, the ottomans come with hidden storage compartments to store blankets, pillows, and anything else you want to keep close at hand but out of sight. This is a great compact, space-saving and versatile solution.