The ottoman coffee table for modern living: functional furniture

Ottoman coffee table, ottoman or coffee table?

The ottoman coffee table is an optimal solution for trendy living. To understand whether it is right for us or whether to furnish with the two elements separately, it is important to know all the characteristics. What distinguishes the two complements is precisely what makes it possible to furnish the living room according to a precise style. In some cases, however, being able to identify the best solution becomes really complex. Here are a few tips.

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Ottoman and coffee table

Let us therefore begin by identifying the characteristics of the ottoman which, in fact, has:

• Soft and simple lines;
• a storage space;
• Different colours, lines and designs, ideal for every style.

Moreover, if you have little space, you can use it simply to place a tray, as a seat for guests or as a footrest for a relaxing session.

The coffee table, on the other hand, differs from the ottoman in:

• The rigid supporting surface;
• The various materials used in its production.

Choosing between the ottoman and the coffee table therefore depends fundamentally on one’s habits and the space available. If the room is very large, you can also opt for both to give your living room a more cosy look. In both cases, you can play with shapes, materials and colours to give your home décor a unique touch.

How to choose the right ottoman

Because there are so many different models, when choosing a ottoman you have to take into account that it can be soft, hard, round, square, leather, fabric, storage, beanbag and more.

Firstly, let’s think about the function the ottoman should have. Should it be a footrest to accompany the sofa? Or a coffee table where you can place the necessities for a moment of relaxation? Having defined this, it will be natural to exclude certain models. So let’s see what situations might arise and what to choose accordingly for your living room.

• If the ottoman is simply matched to the sofa, it is often useful not to choose it as a pendant. This serves to create contrast for a more lively and stylish ambience. Changing colour, material and shape means in fact giving the living room a new face. By simply changing the sofa corner with the pouf, the living room will change face.
• If you have to choose between the coffee table and the ottoman next to the sofa for reasons of space, it is better to opt for the latter because it can do both. However, it is better at this point not to choose it round (let alone rounded) and it would be better to choose a material that is rather rigid and particularly easy to clean, such as faux leather.
• Instead, if there are children in the house, a snug and rather soft model should be better in which the children can store their toys. They can also use it as a place to watch TV instead of sitting on the sofa, thus creating more room for other family members.

The function of the ottoman also depends mainly on the room in which it is placed. Although it is usually placed in the living room, it is not excluded to find it everywhere, from the bedroom to the children’s room to the study corner.

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Ottoman coffee table for an optimal solution

So, if you have not been able to decide whether to buy the ottoman or the coffee table, there is no problem. You can choose one that does both and is also useful if you have little space available.However, there are various furnishing solutions that manage to perfectly combine the characteristics of each complement for irresistible designs. Discover the best models in our ottoman coffee table section. Many solutions for a trendy living room in line with your style. Take advantage of the discounts and receive everything you want comfortably at home!