The 10 Best Storage Ottomans
Special Honors
Joybird Although this retailer only has a handful of storage ottomans available, what few they do offer are customizable, as is most of their catalogue. Their tailored choices include a range of upholsteries, from woven chenille, to varieties of velvet, and many more, not to mention a decent selection of different legs. This sort of personalization comes at a price, so you'll have to head their way to see if it's worth it to you. joybird.com
Pamono Since this website primarily focuses on "distinctive design objects," prices can get a little steep. The good news is they have an extensive assortment of interesting ottomans that's changing all of the time, and some of their best offerings are on the affordable side. While they have both contemporary and vintage models to choose from, storage units come and go, so be sure to check back regularly if you're looking for something different and special. pamono.com
Editor's Notes
October 13, 2020:
While storage ottomans aren’t inherently dangerous pieces that can cause harm out of nowhere, they should be considered a potentially serious threat when it comes to playful children. Whether your kids are pretending to rest in King Tut’s sarcophagus or cut off Marie Antoinette’s head with a guillotine, they risk suffocation, decapitation, and other related calamities that fall short of these worst case scenarios.
That being said, please practice caution and let your kids know how to stay safe around furniture with moving parts. Storage Ottomans are not toys. Models such as the Convenience Concepts With Trays and Simpli Home Harrison exemplify what we are talking about here.
For everyone else, ottomans present a tripping hazard, as Dick Van Dyke makes clear during the opening sequence of his classic self-titled television show. Of course, if you can pull your eyes away from your phone long enough to get from point A to point B in your own home, you have a way better chance of avoiding trouble.
From pet bed ottomans to ottoman sleepers, there are legions of utility models available out there beyond the storage units you’ll find here. They come in a staggering array of shapes, styles, and colors that can be used as footstools, coffee tables, and much more.
In short, these dandies are one of the most versatile and useful pieces of furniture in existence.
Finally, where the above selection is concerned, please note that, unlike the Simpli Home Avalon, most of the designs are on the smaller, footrest side of things. This is because there is quite a bit of overlap with storage benches when it comes to many models, and it seemed like these wonderful compact units needed their moment to shine.