This small, square ottoman can quickly be transformed into a side table, a seat, bedside table, coffee table…
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Make a bench
Two ottomans with “dresses” and a thick plank on top, are transformed into a useful bench, or display space. Cover your ottomans with loose covers. Rest one or two thick planks on the ottomans.
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In front of the bed
Screw longer legs onto your ottoman and cover it with floral material (or as you like) and it becomes a cute bedside table. You can buy the legs from an upholstery shop. These are easy to cover – cut a piece of fabric the right size to fit around the leg, and stick with contact glue to the leg.
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In the sitting room
An ottoman becomes a practical side table which can fit in with any theme.
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Cozy Seat
Give your ottoman a loose, knitted cover for a cozy seat. Bulky knitting gives extra texture in a living area.
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Pour the Coffee
With three ottomans tight against each otHer and a loose cover on top, you have a stunning, long coffee table. You can also arrange 4 ottomans in a square shape for a large coffee table.
Top Tip: An ottoman fits nicely under a table – ideal if you don’t have a lot of space.
Credits
Referenced from Gallo images / Sarie Magazine