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.
