I’m a big fan of multi-functional furniture, and ottomans certainly fit that description. 
I think every home should have at least one.
In the world of furniture, the word ‘ottoman’ originally referred to a particular sofa style.
I kid you not.
Of course, this was back in the 18th century, and things have changed somewhat since then.
Furniture historians aren’t exactly sure why this one-time sofa morphed into a padded stool, but there you have it.
Now, you might be wondering what’s so great about an ottoman, so let me explain.
In my living room, we have a large ottoman that is roughly 4 ft x 5 ft in size.
This one piece of furniture can hold multiple stacks of books and magazines, thereby serving as a coffee table.
Yet it can just as easily fill the need for extra seating.
In addition, if the top surface is flat and sturdy, it can even hold a tray of food.
In fact, it’s big enough to accommodate all three at one time!
Better still, you can snuggle up in a chair and rest your feet on it, if you’re so inclined.
Clearly, the ottomans’ ability to combine three distinctly differently types of furniture (i.e. a table, seating, and a foot rest) into a single piece is an important consideration if you are in the market for new furnishings.
If your living room has the space to accommodate an ottoman, the 3-in-1 concept will certainly be easier on your budget.
Even if you live in a smaller space with limited options, the dual-purpose ottoman is ideal.
Just be sure to stick to a scale that is appropriate for the size of the room.
Again, I ask you.
How many other pieces of furniture can accommodate your needs this efficiently?
None that I can think of.
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