Ottomans reign supreme: small pieces, big impact
Forget the predictable sofa; the latest home trend whispers of diminutive seating with colossal personality. ELLE Decor highlights a surge in popularity for ottomans, poufs, and stools – those compact accents that inject style and unexpected flair into any room. It’s not just about adding a place to rest your feet; it’s about a statement.
Little seats, monumental style
These aren’t your grandmother’s footstools. From bold hues to intriguing textures, these petite pieces are redefiningliving spaces. Consider the Rodolfo Dordoni for Minotti Solid “Saddle-Hide” ottoman, a minimalist marvel meticulously stitched to emphasize its form. Priced at $15,800, it’s an investment in understated luxury.
Pierre Frey’s Lima pouf, crafted with elegant tailoring and a beechwood frame, offers an architectural touch for $1,250. Or, for a touch of modernist warmth, the Brunel Odense ottoman, featuring aubergine stripes and a stepped walnut base, commands attention at $1,900.
House of Hackney’s Hollyhocks Velvet Vesper ottoman, a painterly collection of velvet hollyhocks, adds a touch of whimsy to any corner for $2,550. The Lee Jofa Oleander ottoman, with its perfectly piped Turkish pillow design in unexpected colors, offers playful sophistication.
But the trend isn’t just about aesthetics. The Four Hands Bilbury ottoman, upholstered in plush shearling with oak bun feet, combines comfort and sculptural appeal at $1,199. And for a truly bespoke piece, the Objects Leckford stool, upholstered in Christopher Farr cloth and perched on a turned oak ball base, commands a price of $5,067.
Arteriors’ Avalon ottoman, a sumptuous swiveling piece atop a champagne steel plinth, costs $2,080. The Fabricut Finley Ottoman, customizable to the inch with their Botanical Bloom fabric, is priced at $1,683. These aren’t mere add-ons; they’re opportunities to infuse individuality into your home.
Sean Kim, Market and Editorial Assistant at ELLE Decor, reports this resurgence is driven by a desire for versatile pieces that maximize space and amplify personality. It’s a smart move, really. After all, a well-placed ottoman can transform a room from functional to fabulous.