Tips for Applying Outdoor Ottoman Furniture

Footstool

The dictionary definition of a footstool is “a low stool used to support your feet”, this therefore supports the reason as to why footstool is used as an umbrella term for the different types of footstools available. Due to hassocks and ottomans having many differences, they have their own unique names to help people specify searches for the styles they are looking for.

A hassock is an upholstered footstool that has no storage and is not specified on sizes. They can often be lighter than an ottoman footstool, meaning that you can easily move this around the room or house depending on where you want to use it.

Ottomans have recently become a popular piece to use as a coffee table in living rooms, as a result of the storage space it provides. Most traditional coffee tables contain a shelf underneath the top to store books, TV remotes etc that people can see, however with an ottoman this brings a different style to a coffee table and also provides a space to store all those items you’d like to hide.

Pouf

So, in function, a pouf and an ottoman are very similar. Both are variations of low stools and can serve as footrests. Using them for extra seating or as side tables may be more contemporary uses, but both can also serve these purposes (especially in small spaces that require multi-tasking furniture). Many ottomans can also double as hidden storage, with a hollow center that can be used to organize blankets, games, books, and more, while poufs generally don’t have storage space.

The two mainly differ in appearance. Ottomans are almost always firmer and less pillowy, whereas some poufs are more like oversized pillows than anything else. Some ottomans have legs that raise them slightly, while most poufs sit flat on the ground. Larger ottomans can easily work as coffee tables, but most poufs are slightly too small to do so. (Ottomans tend to be larger than poufs.) Either can be round or square in shape. A good rule of thumb is to call anything that looks more like a cushion than a table a pouf, and call anything that is more table-like an ottoman.

Here are some functions of ottoman, footstool and pouf :

Ottomans

Ottomans are more than just decorative items and can be used for sitting. Ottomans support feet and legs, and they are strong enough to allow people to sit on them. If you find yourself in a situation where you need more seating, ottomans can be extremely helpful. They may be less comfortable compared to couches and accent chairs, so if your guests need the extra support, make sure there is enough full seating space available as well.

Footstool

A footstool is a piece of furniture which is designed to support the feet of someone who is seated. In some cases, a footstool is combined with a chair of some sort, allowing a seated individual to stretch out his or her legs, resting them on the footstool. In other instances, footstools provide support for people who cannot touch the ground with their feet in a seated position, reducing stress on the feet and legs, in which case the knees may be slightly bent to allow the feet to rest on the footstool.

While the use of a footstool might seem lazy, it does have some benefits. By making people more comfortable, footstools can potentially help relieve stress and pain caused by less than ideal sitting positions. They are also highly useful in the event of injuries to the legs, allowing people to elevate their legs to reduce swelling and ease discomfort. A multi-function footstool which can be used as extra seating while also providing storage can be quite useful, especially in a crowded house. This footstool is also nice to use there.

Pouf

So, in function, a pouf and an ottoman are very similar. Both are variations of low stools and can serve as footrests. Using them for extra seating or as side tables may be more contemporary uses, but both can also serve these purposes (especially in small spaces that require multi-tasking furniture). Many ottomans can also double as hidden storage, with a hollow center that can be used to organize blankets, games, books, and more, while poufs generally don’t have storage space.

The two mainly differ in appearance. Ottomans are almost always firmer and less pillowy, whereas some poufs are more like oversized pillows than anything else. Some ottomans have legs that raise them slightly, while most poufs sit flat on the ground. Larger ottomans can easily work as coffee tables, but most poufs are slightly too small to do so. (Ottomans tend to be larger than poufs.) Either can be round or square in shape. A good rule of thumb is to call anything that looks more like a cushion than a table a pouf, and call anything that is more table-like an ottoman.