Large Round Ottomans
Buy the best large round ottomans selected and recommended by interior designers. By Caroline Patterson.
Not just an accent piece, a large round ottoman might just be the thing you’re missing in your living space. The larger the better, as an oversized ottoman will make a cool and chic statement no matter the type of décor you have. You can use your ottoman as a coffee table, an extra seat, or simply as a decorative finishing touch. Plus, unlike a regular ottoman, an extra large round ottoman will be more comfortable than a smaller square one.
Large Round Ottomans
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.
There are several different ways to use large round ottomans in your living room.
For example, you could use them as a communal footstool in the middle of your main seating area or even as a coffee table. Large round ottomans are always handy as additional seating whenever you have an extra guest or two.
Finally, if you look for a two-in-one large round ottoman, it’ll be designed to fulfill a second function: some of them come with hidden storage and some others can even be turned into a sleeping solution whenever needed.
Large round ottomans can serve as storage, as a plush decor item for your living room, as a makeshift table and even as additional seating when necessary. Therefore, we’ve always enjoyed options that have soft, upholstered tops: this makes them more comfortable to prop your feet on and for people to sit on when couches and chairs are taken. To that end, we recommend a plush velvet or velour for a maximalist look, or a simple linen or cotton for more modern, streamlined vibes.
When selecting large round ottomans, there are two basic schools of thought that influence a great target height. Either select an ottoman that is about the same height as your sofa (particularly if you plan on using your ottoman as a footstool), or select an ottoman that is between 16 and 22 inches tall. This height has been shown through various studies to be the most ergonomic and aesthetic match for most room configurations.