The last time I featured ottomans, they were all round and this topic was highly popular. I've subsequently found more inspirational photographs wherein ottomans take center stage in a beautiful room. Some ottomans are used in lieu of coffee tables and some accompany chairs as a foot rest. When used as coffee tables, these upholstered pieces of furniture are especially delightful. Here are a few exquisite placements of ottomans in furniture arrangements.
Sometimes the unexpected is a welcome change, such as upholstering an ottoman in leather or changing the shape to an unconventional design.
Big or small, ottomans can be used for function and for design. Choosing just the right ottoman for a room can satisfy both.
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Oh, I love them all...but I found myself drawn to that great orange wall! Beautiful photos. Thanks for inspiring us with your love of ottomans. The star shape is crazy cool!
~Misti
Posted by: Misti of Studio M Designs | May 07, 2009 at 07:19 PM
I've been loving ottomans recently! They make for such a softer feeling and can add great texture or color rather than a coffee table.
Posted by: Daly Essentials | May 07, 2009 at 08:22 PM
Oh I am digging all of these!! I so wish I had room in my tiny living room for one. I'll have to live through these pictures :)
Posted by: Sarah | May 07, 2009 at 08:34 PM
We have some great ottomans at our house, but I love the Morrocan-inspired leather ottomans. They look so sumptuous and detailed.
Posted by: Mrs. Petrie | May 07, 2009 at 08:49 PM
LOVE LOVE LOVE these photos and ottomans... FAB!!!
Posted by: Fifi Flowers | May 07, 2009 at 10:51 PM
I love all of your ottoman photos!! I think the first one is my favorite! ~angela @ peonypatch
Posted by: Angela | May 08, 2009 at 01:37 AM
Wow. I love the whole room in the second picture. I also love the ottoman specifically in the fourth picture. Lovely!
Posted by: Jenelle at This Lady Blogs | May 08, 2009 at 05:16 AM
I have to agree --- ottomans definatly add to any space! Beautiful pictures.
Posted by: Angela | May 08, 2009 at 09:52 AM
love those round ottomans that double as tables
Posted by: angela | May 08, 2009 at 09:53 AM
Wonderful pics.........you found some great pics, we're thinking about getting one with storage to put toys in.
Posted by: Janis @ An Inspired Life | May 08, 2009 at 11:55 AM
What a great roundup. I love that white leather(?) one.
Posted by: from the right bank | May 08, 2009 at 12:29 PM
That white leather is my favorite for some odd reason.
Posted by: Puna | May 08, 2009 at 02:08 PM