A vibrant ottoman this one combines light brown rattan with a hit of upholstered orange velvet. A statement piece it comes in at 53cm (h), 100cm (w) and 44cm (d). It is also available in green, white, and azure blue.
A great, affordable storage ottoman place it in the bedroom or living room, and it’ll provide plenty of additional storage. There are also co-ordinating cube ottomans in the same faux linen material and colourway.
The Rouen ottoman storage box by John Lewis is classic in style, featuring carved wooden legs and features button detailing in a duck egg shade of soft touch chenille. Style this ottoman at the foot of the bed for extra storage, and fill with spare blankets, throws and linens. It is available in a variety of other materials from velvet, linen to brushed tweed, and in range of colours too.
Martin and Brockett
Large Tufted Ottoman with Hand Carved Oak Feet, £3,941, 1stdibs.co.uk
Named after Lupa, the she-wolf mother of Rome just look to the hand carved oak feet for the reference. Sit back and put your feet up on the mellow yellow velvet number, or it can be used as a seating option or even as a low coffee table.
Inject a bit of fun into your living space with this ottoman. A lightweight and affordable foldable storage box, this one assembles easily in seconds. The body of the body is a natural shade, and then there’s a playful hide-look lid that can be used as a seat or footrest.
Sit back and put your feet up courtesy of this ottoman-meets-pouffe by Dusk. A timeless piece for your iliving room, open it up and there’s storage space too, ideal for blankets or toys. Made from premium linen look fabric, as well as this natural shade, the style is available in grey. Team with the coordinating Soho furniture range.
Steven Bukowski
Doric Ottoman or Stool in Natural Walnut and White Velvet Corduroy, £1,772, 1stdibs.com
A stylish stool-meets-ottoman this one by designer Steven Bukowski is simplicity at its best. Here, there’s walnut columns combined with sumptuous white velvet corduroy that gives a nod to the vintage.
Handcrafted in the UK this ottoman is part of the Graham and Green Diana sofa collection. Elegant in style, it’s available made to order in an array of fabrics including the soft blue velvet as pictured.
The purveyors of fine homewares, Oka has its Cranesbill Upholstered Ottoman. Named after the cranesbill geranium, which has near-black blooms, this has inspired the monochrome heavyweight cotton upholstery, and to finish there is a studded metal border. Conveniently, it can double up as an extra seat and its interior is roomy enough to store everything from books, boots, and blankets.
An absolute wow piece for the home, this is an artistic take on an ottoman. Designed and handcrafted in Athens by design house Anaktae, its geometric shape takes inspiration from the Meander or Greek key, one of the most pronounced motifs in ancient Greece.
Soho Home
Roma Square Ottoman, £636 (member price) or £750 (non-member price), sohohome.com
Inspired by the relaxed, homely feel of Soho Farmhouse, this square ottoman features a tailored, 100% linen slipcover with concealed legs. It’s been designed to pair with the matching wide seat Roma sofa.