Surprisethese furniture multi-taskers are not the same.
The differences may be small, but knowing those differences could make future furniture-shopping missions a little easier.
You may even prevent anonline furniture shoppingsnafu.
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(Returning furniture ordered online is not always as easy as one would hope.)
So if you’re in the process ofmodernizing your living room, take these definitions to heart.
Pouf and Ottoman, Defined
An ottoman is a low, upholstered stool, usually with legs.
This furniture can be used as a footrest, coffee table, or seat.
The style is based on similar items found in the Ottoman Empire.
The origin is French, and these pieces come in various sizes and firmness.
Key Differences
In function, a pouf and an ottoman are very similar.
Both are variations of low stools and can serve as footrests.
However, the two mainly differ in appearance.
Larger ottomans can easily work as coffee tables, but most poufs are too small for that purpose.
Either can be round or square.
Here are some ways to incorporate these pieces into your home.
