Ottoman Coffee Tables - DIY Decorator

I love the idea of using a large tufted ottoman as a coffee table. An ottoman is softer to look at than a coffee table and if you bang your leg on it, it’s not going to hurt as much right?

Adam Ottoman from T & W (similar to pictured)

One thing to consider when using an ottoman as a coffee table is that you will need to use a tray, basket, or books as a flat surface to put down drinks, but that’s a pretty way to decorate the coffee table.

Inspirational images 1. Cochrane Design, London | 2. New Zealand House & Garden | 3. Forever Cottage Blog. All these images use a pretty tray on top of the ottoman.

This beautiful ottoman is from Audrey Lewis Interiors in Sydney. The large size makes it perfect for a family size coffee table, and a comfy leg rest. Use smaller ottomans and footstool for extra seating.

When choosing an ottoman you will need to consider the size and height of the ottoman. Can the ottoman easily be moved to the side of the room or a corner, if you need to open the space up? Some ottomans come with a shelf underneath or built in storage. Here are 10 of the best ottoman coffee tables we have found in Australia.

Ottoman Coffee Tables – 1. Surrey Tufted Ottoman table from Cottonwood Home | 2. Chelsea ottoman from Alfresco Emporium | 3. Regency Ottoman from Rustic Charm Interiors (this looks very much like the Restoration Hardware one) | 4. Kensal footstool from Laura Ashley | 5. Toulouse Ottoman from Max Sparrow | 6. Boston ottoman by Cafe Lighting from Wayfair | 7. Duke Ottoman in Glacier Grey from Vavoom Emporium | 8. Raquel Jute ottoman from Vavoom Emporium | 9. Camille coffee table ottoman from Rustic Charm Interiors | 10. Linen ottoman by Lavender Hill Interiors

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I'm Kylie, and I love to share practical home decorating and styling tips. I'm a qualified interior designer and self taught crafter and DIY'er. I'm addicted to decorating, and can't walk past a homewares shop without going in for a look. I live in a 1930's Queenslander in Brisbane's inner suburbs which I'm turning into a home one project at a time.

Danica Murray

Where is the ottoman table in the very first picture from?
- Kylie @ DIY Decorator
  
  Hi Danica. I’ve added the link to the Adam ottoman below the photo. Just click the link and you’ll see all the details and pricing. I actually have this ottoman in my own home. Cheers Kylie
  - Danica Murray
    
    Thank you and I love it!!! Do you know where I could find something similiar or a nice square coffee table that is rustic or distressed for a more reasonable price?
    - Kylie @ DIY Decorator
      
      Oh I know Danica. I searched high and low and ended up paying the price for this one. Temple and Webster do have a few others. Also look at Rustic Charm, Lavender Hill Interiors and Early Settler sometimes have linen ottomans.
      It’s actually quite easy to give a plain timber table the distressed look. You just use a wash of white or grey paint and water, then wipe it off to leave that lovely rustic look. Check out Lilyfield Life blog – she is the queen of painted furniture. Hope that helps. Kylie
Taylor Miller

The ottoman in the first picture. Did you add the nail heads yourself? I saw the one for sale didn’t have them.
- Kylie @DIY Decorator
  
  Hi Taylor. You’re right the ottoman from Temple & Webster doesn’t come with nail head. No I didn’t’t add nailhead to my ottoman but you could. The image with the nail head trim I found (and for the life of me I can’t find where I saved it from on Pinterest). At the time there was no similar ottoman for sale, but then I found the Temple & Webster one and updated the link.

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