DIY: Ottomans

Ottomans are backless, armless furniture pieces usually used as a footrest for a seating element. The versatile object also makes for casual seating, and if the ottoman lacks upholstery or has a tray placed on top, you can use it as a makeshift coffee table. Since ottomans are typically formed from uncomplicated shapes like squares and circles, finding objects to re-purpose into ottomans requires little effort. Does this Spark an idea?

Instructions

Milk Crate Ottoman

1

Paint your ottoman with several light layers of plastic spray paint, allowing for several minutes of dry time between coats. Let the paint dry completely before proceeding.

2

Hand-sew the ends of two lengths of ribbon to the underside of each corner of your chair cushion.

3

Turn the milk crate upside-down and set it on top of your chair cushion, matching the edges.

4

Tie the cushions to the crate with your ribbon. Flip the crate back over to view your finished ottoman.

Floor Cushion Ottoman

5

Cut your plywood to match the dimensions of your box cushions. Paint the plywood to match or complement your cushions.

6

Drill a pilot hole matching the caster screw size in each of the four corners of the plywood board. Attach the casters to the holes with the included hardware and screws.

7

Place your newly constructed base on the ground, wheels down. Stack your cushions one by one on top of each other to complete the project.