Ottoman Projects
Ottomans are extremely popular now and can cost hundreds of dollars. However, you can make one fairly easily, for very little money. Use these links to find projects and instructions on the net for upholstered and coffee table ottomans.
The Versatile Ottoman
The ottoman may be one of the most versatile pieces of accent furniture on the market. More than just a footstool, it can function as extra seating, a coffee table, and even art. See lots of examples of an ottoman in action.
The ottoman may be one of the most versatile pieces of accent furniture on the market. More than just a footstool, it can function as extra seating, a coffee table, and even art. See lots of examples of an ottoman in action.
Big Look Simple Slipcover from Southern Living
A simple flat slipcover idea (with corner ties) that could also be adapted for chair seats or benches.
A simple flat slipcover idea (with corner ties) that could also be adapted for chair seats or benches.
HGTV's Upholstered Ottoman Project
Good instructions, but no photos, of this project from HGTV's "Room By Room", episode 912.
Good instructions, but no photos, of this project from HGTV's "Room By Room", episode 912.
How to Slipcover an Ottoman
Cover a tired ottman with a new cover. This project uses separate top and skirt sections.
Cover a tired ottman with a new cover. This project uses separate top and skirt sections.
How To Upholster an Ottoman
Photos and instructions that show how to add fabric to an ottoman frame. This is an upholstery (not a slipcovering) project.
Photos and instructions that show how to add fabric to an ottoman frame. This is an upholstery (not a slipcovering) project.
Make an Ottoman Project from Southern Living
Photo, illustration, and instructions for making your own slipcovered ottoman or footstool, in this article titled "Big Look, Simple Steps" from Southern Living.
Photo, illustration, and instructions for making your own slipcovered ottoman or footstool, in this article titled "Big Look, Simple Steps" from Southern Living.
Ottoman Styles
A photo page showing several styles of ottomans.
A photo page showing several styles of ottomans.
Upholster and Make an Ottoman
Step-by-step photos and instructions on constructing a wood frame, installing casters and webbing, and finally padding and upholstering the ottoman.
Step-by-step photos and instructions on constructing a wood frame, installing casters and webbing, and finally padding and upholstering the ottoman.