Use this versatile furniture piece for storage, showcasing accessories, or additional seating.
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Ottomans offer a blend of comfort and function to a home’sliving areas.
These ottoman decor ideas will pull your living space together and create an inviting room for guests to gather.

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The rich brown color warms up the white walls and pairs beautifully with thisrustic living roomsneutral color palette.
Some slipcovers are machine-washable for easy care and can be steamed for a pristine and wrinkle-free look.
aswallpaperor an upholstered sofa, an ottoman is a great way to do it.

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Here, the ottomans elongated design mimics the shape of the sofa and provides plenty of clearance for walking.
Matching Sofa and Ottoman
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Streamline your living room with a matching sofa and ottoman.
Break up the uniform fabric with texturedthrow pillows, blankets, and a decorative tray on the ottoman.

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Slipcovers are highly practical, especially with a white color scheme, since they are typically washable.
Stack coffee table books on a tray to play with height and showcase your favorite blooms.
The contrasting shapes add visual interest and prevent the space from looking flat.

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Here, an upholstered ottomanplays double-dutyas a coffee table and an extra storage surface.
It can act as a coffee table, a side table, foot stool, or an extra seat.
Stacked books and magazines and a colorful bouquet add texture and height to the display.

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Keep them tucked away and out of foot traffic by storing ottomans under anentryway table.
Or hide them in plain sight by using them as footrests until needed as seating.
Farmhouse Ottoman Decor
A tray provides structure and a flat surface on a tufted ottoman.

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A low-profile tray serves as abar stationwith glasses, whiskey, and a classic decanter.
Just add ice, and you’re ready for guests or a nightcap.
Here, a simple black tray lets the contents (including fluffy hydrangeas) steal the show.

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Add Casual Style
This living room is a sea of breezy blues and white.
The knittedpouf ottomanhas a comfortable lived-in look that makes it feel approachable and cozy.
While neutral, the knitted texture keeps the ottoman interesting.

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Accessories like flowers and seashells continue the coastal theme.
Here, bright blues and shades of coral keep the living room lively and fun.
A coral tray on the ottoman holds a blue vase and other accessories tocontinue the color scheme.

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