6 stylish ottomans to elevate a space

Caroline Biggs
·2 min read
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Collections | Aug 8, 2023

By Caroline Biggs

Don’t let their petite frames fool you; footstools are true multitaskers. Along with providing a comfy place to kick your feet up after a long day, a well-built ottoman can moonlight as extra seating in just about any size or style of room. From oversize boucle-upholstered stunners to bobbin-legged beauties, here are six designs to try in your next project.

Courtesy of Lulu and Georgia
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LUA UPHOLSTERED OTTOMAN BY ENY LEE PARKER — LULU AND GEORGIA

Eny Lee Parker drew inspiration from bojagi—a traditional wrapping cloth held dear in Korean culture—when designing the sculptural, boucle-covered Lua for Lulu and Georgia.

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Courtesy of Made Goods
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MARLON STOOL — MADE GOODS

Has geometry ever looked so approachable? The Marlon stool by Made Goods features a faceted barrel silhouette and comes clad in your choice of matte black or emerald green leather.

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Courtesy of Ngala Trading
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KUDO POD OTTOMAN — NGALA TRADING

Outfitted in a lush tropical-print fabric and intricately carved bobbin legs, the Kudo Pod ottoman by Ngala Trading brings a touch of escapism to an understated seating scheme.

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Courtesy of Hooker Furnishings
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JASMINE OTTOMAN BY M — HOOKER FURNISHINGS

An oversize ottoman with textural appeal, the Jasmine by M by Hooker Furnishings is dressed in a nubby acrylic-blend upholstery for added comfort and durability.

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CLOVER STOOL BY SARAH SHERMAN SAMUEL — LULU AND GEORGIA

Soft lines and mineral-toned velvet ensure the Clover stool by Sarah Sherman Samuel at Lulu and Georgia is every bit as plush as it is pretty.

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NYALA OTTOMAN — NGALA TRADING

Hand-made in Johannesburg, South Africa, the Nyala ottoman by Ngala Trading boasts a rounded silhouette and tortoise shell–patterned linen for a trippy, 1970s-inspired look.

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