I've become very accustomed to using ottomans as coffee tables in family room spaces because they bring another fabric and texture to the space, lend themselves to a more casual feel, and add more seating.
In order to show the client what I was considering, I began looking through my picture file (which has grow expeditiously since I began blogging, by the way!) for pics of ottomans used as coffee tables.
I thought I'd share a few with you too.
How do you feel about using ottomans for coffee tables?
Allison Jon, Interior Design
Hotel deTuilerieen, Bruge Belgium
Makham Roberts, Interior Designer
Jayson Home and Garden as seen in Lonny Magazine
Sorry, I don't have a credit for this pic. Let me know if you can identify it.
Elle Decor
BHG
Massucco, Warner, Miller, Interior Designers
Nate Berkus
PCB Interiors
Dallas Home - Turner Duncan & Kimberly Miller, Interior Designers
Waterleaf Interiors
Southern Living
Sally J. Designs can help you love your home.
Contact us for design services in the Dallas Metroplex or for online consultations.
I don't have one in my home as a coffee table, but I think they are a great option. It's a great opportunity, like you said, to use another fabric, one that perhaps would not work in a larger quantity. And with a tray placed on top the function of a hard surfaced coffee table is not lost. Great images! Janell
ReplyDeleteLove a button-tufter leather ottoma as a coffee table! Very elegant!
ReplyDeleteLove a button-tufter leather ottoma as a coffee table! Very elegant!
ReplyDeleteI like the idea of an oversized ottoman for a coffee table, in a casual setting let's face it a coffee table becomes a foot rest anyhow. I am thinking seriously about one for my Someday family room. I like using chairs and ottomans instead of the dreaded recliner,hehe!!! KATHYSUE
ReplyDeleteI must admit I haven't really decided on this one haha! I remember not liking the idea earlier, but the more I have seen, the more I love it. Esp. the one in the room by Waterleaf Interiors, that one is divine! Now, I'm really curious about what you and your client finally went for?
ReplyDeletexo Linda :)
I think its such a great option...especially for a family room. Gorgeous examples!
ReplyDeleteLove the idea! Great examples!
ReplyDeleteE+J
I love this idea inboth formal and informal spaces. I have one in my den covered in a tweed and welted in brown leather. The loveseat is tan chenille welted in the same brown leather and it gives the room and inviting and library like look. but a beautiful tufted velvet would be just as lovely in a formal room, I think. Great pics
ReplyDeleteWe use a tufted
ReplyDeleteleather ottoman
for our family room
and it's very cozy
to put feet upon
when we watch movies.
You need to have a
lot of side tables,
though, for drinks
and goodies, though,
as upholstery doesn't
make a good serving
service. Loved all of
these examples, but
most especially the
library, movie room with
the "pie" ottoman and
the white slipcovered
one from BHG. Fun
post, Sally : ) !
xx Suzanne