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Can you have a coffee table and an ottoman?

Can you have a coffee table and an ottoman?

Best of Both Worlds When possible, it is perfectly fine to mix and match with both coffee tables and ottomans because they don’t clash at all. If anything, they contrast nicely and add visual interest. If you have a large seating area and two sets of sofas, you could use a coffee table and an ottoman for each.

How high should an ottoman coffee table be?

You want your coffee table to be around 2 inches shorter than your couch, so the recommended height for the coffee table ottoman is 16″-20″, depending on the height of your sofa.

Are Ottomans out of style?

While design trends come and go, a nice ottoman never truly goes out of style. After all, they were originally invented as places to rest your feet, and that’s a need that will never change.

What can I do with a large ottoman?

8 Best Uses for Your Ottoman

  1. Foot stool. We’ll tackle the most common purpose of the ottoman first.
  2. Extra hide away seating. We’ve all experienced that exasperating moment when we have more guests than seating to offer to them all.
  3. Coffee table.
  4. Additional storage.
  5. Bed bench.
  6. Aesthetics.
  7. Sofa bed transformation.

What is the right size ottoman?

The size of your ottoman or coffee table should generally be 2/3rds of the width of your sofa or sectional. Allow 14″ – 18″ of space between your ottoman or coffee table and your sofa. This allows for plenty of space to pass through, but still keeps the ottoman or coffee table within reach while sitting.

What shape coffee table goes best with a sectional sofa?

Round coffee tables are a great option for sectionals, especially U-shaped sectionals. Their circular shape creates space in tight quarters and is easier to navigate around, especially when surrounded by seating.

Does ottoman have to match couch?

It’s a common misconception that ottomans have to match your armchairs or sofa in a perfect set, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. As long as you follow a few simple tenets of interior styling, you can pair almost any ottoman and chairs together.