Use this versatile furniture piece for storage, showcasing accessories, or additional seating.

Jay Wilde

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.

Modern farmhouse living room

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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.

Home office with tufted ottoman

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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

Marty Baldwin

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.

Living room with built-in bookshelf

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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.

Contemporary living room

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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.

Rustic living room

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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.

Floral print ottoman with wicker tray

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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.

Beach-style living room

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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.

Enclosed porch with teal sofa

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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.

Living room with braided ottoman and cowhide rug

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Living room with geometric print ottoman

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Styled ottoman with books and tic-tac-toe game

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Fireplace nook

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Grey sofa and ottman

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White living room

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tan ottoman with books and floral bouquet

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Formal living room

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Beach inspired living room wall

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Modern rustic living room

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Patio with lime wash walls

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Country farmhouse living room

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Living room with outdoor decor

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White living room with wood ottoman

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Neutral living room with round ottoman

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Living room with wood beam ceiling

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Contemporary living room

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Modern farmhouse living room

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blue ottoman with rustic wooden tray, flowers, and books

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beaded ottomans under woven entry table

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neutral tones ottoman in living room

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leather ottoman with tray, liquor, flowers

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large circular brown leather ottoman living room

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high ceiling living room with crocheted ottoman

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red and blue colorful living room with ottoman

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