Coffee Tables With Ottoman Seating
Buy the best coffee tables with ottoman seating selected and recommended by interior designers. By Caroline Patterson.
When you need extra seating for the kids, a coffee table is just the right height for their little legs. But don't make them sit on the floor. Not when you can have a coffee table with ottoman seating. The ottomans fit under the table seamlessly and are very attractive as an addition to the table.
Coffee Tables With Ottoman Seating
Buying Guide
Caroline Patterson
Interior Design Expert
Caroline is a young, New York-based interior designer and home decor writer, obsessed with textiles and designer furniture. Backed with rigorous training from a prestigious design school, as well as a profound understanding of material quality and fabric care, she offers spot-on advice on how to furnish your place with reliable, functional, and aesthetically pleasing pieces.
The best material for a coffee table with ottoman seating tends to be a durable semi-aniline or aniline leather. Why? Leather is aesthetically-pleasing, available in a wide array of shades, and is resistant to pet hair and easy to clean from drips and spills. As most people will at least occasionally snack on their couches (particularly if a coffee table is present), getting one that’s easy to clean is a must.
If you prefer a harder surface for your coffee table, we recommend a hardwood surface juxtaposed with fine-grain leather. This way, you get the soft surface for your seating as well as a beautiful, sturdy surface for dinner trays and more.
You can choose either a round or square ottoman with seating. It depends on how well the ottoman fits with your existing furniture, the design flow of the room and the available space. Ottomans are accent pieces so should be in harmony with the shapes of your other furniture.
A round ottoman is a good choice for a sectional since it provides ready access to everyone to share. The soft lines and smooth curves add a cozy feel to the room. A round ottoman also provides diverse placement choices. It could either go in the middle of a sitting arrangement or the sides.
A square ottoman may also work with this setup. Nevertheless, its sharp edges are more likely to complement other edged furniture thus creating a classy look.
Other than round and square, you can find ottomans in other shapes. Most ottomans are actually either rectangular or square.