These multitasking ottomans do the job of coffee table, seating, foot rest and, in some cases, even storage unit
Available in a variety of textile options or your own supplied fabric, Ballard Designs’ Square Tufted Storage Ottoman features castered maple-wood legs, ample interior storage space and safety-glide hinges. From $399 (U.S.) through www.ballarddesigns.com
Barrymore’s oversized Davidson Ottoman is handcrafted and handtufted in Canada on a kiln-dried hardwood frame reinforced with double dowels and corner blocks; it’s available in a variety of fabric options. $1,820 through www.barrymorefurniture.com.