| The Ottoman is typically used as a footstool or sitting | | | | and typically a folding chair is used in that situation. The |
| stool, but another purpose could be to use it as a | | | | ottoman is a great alternative to a folding chair. The |
| coffee table. It makes a soft, unique table. It is a great | | | | folding chair is usually not as attractive as the ottoman |
| choice for the not-so-typical house. | | | | and is probably not as soft either. Another way to use |
| Because the ottoman is made out of soft material | | | | the ottoman would be as a footstool. If the furniture in |
| instead of wood like most tables, it is the safe choice | | | | the room does not have a built in foot rest, the |
| for families with young children. It is the best option for | | | | ottoman can serve as a footstool. |
| families with young children who are just learning to | | | | Yet another great use for the ottoman would be to |
| walk. When toddlers are just learning to walk, or older | | | | use it as hidden storage. Big or small, every house and |
| children not paying attention, they often bump into | | | | room could use additional storage. Items such as |
| things accidentally. Most often that piece of furniture is | | | | games, pillows or blankets could be stored in the |
| a table. Using the ottoman as a table will not cause | | | | ottoman. This is a great place for things that would be |
| bumps or bruises like the traditional wooden table | | | | used while entertaining guests. That way the host |
| would. Parents may think the ottoman would not be a | | | | does not have to go into another room to get a game |
| good table because it is not a hard surface and can | | | | or open the unorganized closet to pull out a game, just |
| not hold drinks. A serving tray not only solves this | | | | open up the ottoman and there they are. Not all |
| problem, but adds even more style to the room. | | | | ottomans have the option of storing things so be sure |
| Using the ottoman as a table serves many purposes. | | | | to consider whether or not that is of high importance |
| In a pinch it can also be used as a stool or chair. At | | | | when purchasing one. |
| some point, everyone is in need of extra seating. Most | | | | The ottoman makes not only a unique, stylish coffee |
| often extra seating is needed when there are guest | | | | table but also can be so much more! |