Best ottomans & storage ottomans according to redditors

Guys!!! I found him!! Yak Ottoman

It looks like those storage ottomans, like this one: https://www.amazon.com/SONGMICS-ULSF702-Leather-Folding-Footrest/dp/B078GZNFGL/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=white+storage+ottoman+leather&qid=1562785688&s=home-garden&sr=1-3

I got it on Amazon! It's very light weight and handy. It holds my hairdryer flat iron etc. Office Star Metro Storage Ottoman in Vinyl, White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BY284RY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_b3NO2Zn4ZBTYu

I put a bench like this at the foot of my bed so it becomes two smaller jumps for my dog to get on and off and it's really helped her

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Most of the items we have in our nursery are thrifted and we are doing cloth diapering so that we can have a lower environmental impact with our baby.

Top 5:

Changing pad sheets. These covers are super soft and I was a big fan of the pattern! We also got different sizes of these for our bassinet and pack and play sheets. https://www.amazon.com/Stretchy-Changing-Covers-BROLEX-Jersey-Balloons/dp/B07B488QB9/ref=asc_df_B07B488QB9/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=241960278479&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=13514455347440179493&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9003680&hvtargid=aud-801381245258%3Apla-452765505018&psc=1&th=1

Charcoal grey storage ottoman: we are keeping all of our extra linens and assorted items of that nature in here and it is strong enough to sit on! https://www.amazon.com/Seville-Classics-Foldable-Storage-Charcoal/dp/B00ROR7SYS

For the dresser/changing table we took an old wooden dresser and spruced it up with a coat of grey mineral paint and new hardware. Here is the knobs we picked: https://www.amazon.com/Artncraft-Painted-Ceramic-Cabinet-Drawer/dp/B01MFI13R0

You can’t have an ocean theme without some ocean themed decals for the wall! Most of the decor came from discount shops but we purchased these wall stickers from Amazon to add some more color. treepenguin Ocean Wall Decals for Kids Rooms - Under The Sea Fish Wall Decor - Bathroom Wall Stickers - Bedroom Bathtub Shower Sea Animal Decorations https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DWHDDVN/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_SOvRzRK9ms9ir

Finally for our seaside themed lamp and side table we have an old side table that we inherited from family. We put some netting down and added seashells that we thrifted as well as a lamp with sand and little shells inside! This will be our nursing and reading station for the foreseeable future with the glider armchair purchased off Facebook marketplace from another mom. Here’s the link for the fillable lamp: CO-Z Fillable Table Lamp with... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SS6NXBV?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Overall I was happy with how everything came out. Our house is over 200 years old so we had to work with a small room with a strange shape and a small budget. I am being induced Wednesday night so finished just in time! I hope you enjoyed!

If you want to keep them in a NICER cardboard-ish box you could buy one of those $20 storage ottomans. It’s what I keep mine in and makes me feel much better about their storage lol

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ROR7SYS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_-sLqDbW78BC2C

^that’s the one I use

I got my first apartment a couple weeks ago but my roommate went out of town shortly after and it took him a while to move in, but now he is and we have furniture! We have a complete cooking set and living room, now all we need are plates and silverware. I'm super excited. I also ordered my first bed. I've never owned my own bed before. I'm psyched!

Edit: Here's the mattress: [Zinus Memory Foam 6 Inch Green Tea Mattress, Full] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MT85NGJ/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_F3kmzbQTPCW0R)

And here's my beautiful bed

I'm going to buy light pink sheets and I have a cream colored comforter which I've had since college. I'm also going to have a bench at the foot of my bed.

It's so nice to finally be feminine after so many years ❤❤

They’re the best! That “chair” is actually part of a couch and a foot rest I put together. Here’s the couch (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GHD6GQF?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share) and here’s the foot rest (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KFVF2GF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_.s2ODbNXHE222).

Maybe this will go under $50?: Benji New Velvet Pig Ottoman (Pink) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075CD6K3Z/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_owNRBbMHXE6AF

If not, I like this: Lanros Industrial Mini Pendant Lighting with Handblown Clear Seeded Glass Shade, Adjustable Edison Farmhouse Kitchen Lamp for Kitchen Island, Restaurants, Hotels and Shops, 1-Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075ZMNHB5/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fyNRBbQBJS6PZ

Congrats on the new home!!!

I see a ton on Amazon, though none exactly like your photo. Here are a few:

Monaco Gabrielle Slipper Chair Color: Sky https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CS32FN2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_ox2LAbRNM8B2Y

Modern Sleek Linen Fabric Living Room Accent Chair, Dining Chair (Blue Pattern) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075SQ964X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Qy2LAbKZRDWX4

Hayden Slipper Accent Chair Blue See below https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075FQRCQ9/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_bw2LAbQ18WV47

Cortesi Home Celene Accent Chair, Blue https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KKOVKP4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_2w2LAbN47RQ0B

Things I use often: The crib, glider (I suggest some kind of moving chair: glider, rocker, etc. I have one one of these, but if I had the extra cash I would have gotten a nice plush rocking recliner), white noise machine, changing pad on top of dresser, a shelf for books, dirty clothes hamper, small trashcan

Things I use semi-often but wouldn't consider necessities: Wipe warmer (lots of people think these are useless but my kid was born in January and my house was chilly. Warm wipes made diaper changes on a newborn more tolerable), diaper genie (I got mine for free, wouldn't have paid full price for it. You could just use a trash can with a lid honestly. If you get a diaper specific thing check out the Ubbi, you can use regular trashbags in it), one of these to store her toys (it's nice to be able to see all the toys and pick a few out easily, but I think it might be a disaster when she's a toddler and decides to flip all the little containers on the floor), a little storage bench for more places to put toys or other miscellaneous items and an extra place to sit and watch baby play on the floor.

In the closet I bought little dividers to separate clothes by size. I hang fancy clothes like dresses and bigger one piece outfits like sleep and plays and overalls. I use her dresser to store onsies, pants, shirts and have them separated by size in different drawers with the ones she currently fits in in the top drawer. I keep socks, headbands and hats in little bins. I keep an empty diaper box next to the dresser and toss clothes in it when they don't fit anymore. When it's full I close it up and write the size of the clothes on it with sharpie and put it in the attic.

HOMCOM Modern 15" Rectangular Faux Leather Ottoman Footrest - Bright Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00E6BY37K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_qaDXDbARQH7R0

I use one of these with my Titan. Does the job and is reasonably priced and minimal looking

I love this ottoman though it is a bit above the price range.

On the cheaper side, i love little things to make your house feel like home:

-this sponge holder

-this oven mitt

-a darling windchime

-or these helpful moms

EDIT: i also find this to be hugely helpful in my household!

It's so convenient! Foot rest or table! And the trays are pretty comfy sitting in your lap too!
We actually got ours from Walmart (correct size dimension to match our couch) but here's an example on Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/Convenience-Concepts-143523BL-Designs4Comfort-Storage/dp/B07CMJ6J2F/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?keywords=storage+ottoman+table+tray&qid=1571445493&sr=8-4

1. It seems you have enough room for a small cafe like table which usually has two chairs. You might be able to fit something a little bigger. You can place it right in front of the sink area. It's too bad who ever designed the space didn't think to extend the counter top in front of the sink a foot or so more. Then you could buy three bar stool height chairs and use that for dining/seating.
   
2. You don't mention a TV so I'm going to assume you're not going to have one. You could find an ottomon like cube to put in front of the bed. These usually provide some seating (for putting on shoes) as well as storage. Here is one at Amazon just as a suggestion: https://www.amazon.com/Simpli-Home-Bretton-Storage-Ottoman/dp/B079Y9L66P/ref=asc_df_B079Y9L66P/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=308631611034&hvpos=1o8&hvnetw=g&hvrand=10382805015300711790&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9067609&hvtargid=pla-293946777986&psc=1
   
3. Looks like you have room for at least one night table right outside the closet doors. They have ones with two drawers. Again, more quick storage options.
   
4. You might also be able to find some kind of drawers that could fit in the area to the right of the closet. It would have to be low enough so as not to block those light/power switches.
   
5. You will then have that big blank wall in the main area. The Kallax from Ikea is a good option but you might want to look at additional shelving or storage on that wall.

Crappy Paint Mockup of how I'd live as a single young person in this space: https://imgur.com/a/2PCm7bA (If you are a couple and need TWO sets of multiple monitors, this wouldn't be sufficient, but I can't tell how many computers you need running at once here.)

I agree that your first stop should probably be ikea. They'll have good-enough desks that will look pretty good and work pretty well for a solid decade. You might look into an adjustable height desk so you can play with your optimal height. Or with a standard fixed desk, I agree on the previous comment that you probably want an L-shape.

Why do you hate couches? When I was in a small apartment, I got a "chair and a half" -- it easily fit two people that were happy to be close together. (It had a storage ottoman (more seating!) and folded out into a twin bed. It was the best.) You do need SOME nice comfy seating to curl up in. Ikea also has plenty of chairs. You do want at least two and something to put drinks and books down on nearby. Could be two chairs and an end table, or a coffee table, or a rigid tray on an ottoman.

Bookshelves. A nice freestanding ladder shelf would be good. Tons of styles, like https://www.amazon.com/SONGMICS-Bookcase-Bathroom-Furniture-ULLS44X/dp/B074X7WT6D


Here is a storage ottoman that is easily moved from place to place. Great to have a few around to unfold and put away as needs change. Less expensive than the fancy upholstered kind. You can rest your legs on it from a chair and then use it as extra seating when you have people over. https://www.amazon.com/SONGMICS-ULSF47K-Foldable-Space-Saving-Capacity/dp/B07JQ22YYS

The desk chairs look really ... young. Hard to advise there, though. If you spend significant time on the computer, I think it's better to prioritize function over form, or you WILL have body problems down the road. Get nicer looking chairs if you can. If you can't and these are working great for your body... eh. Make everything else look nice. You probably only need one desk chair, unless there's two of you with two PCs?

You may want a kitchen island to give you more counter space and storage space. You desperately need counter space. Here is an inexpensive one but they are all over the map for style. https://www.amazon.com/Casual-Home-Kitchen-American-Hardwood/dp/B00ROX6VRW/

You probably also want some shelves between the dishwasher and the balcony. Shallow for just glassware or deeper for holding actual dishes. Just give yourself a wide path between that and any island that divides the kitchen from the living.

I am thinking you don't need a dining table and chairs, so make your living space do dining duty. Or get a kitchen island unit that includes a bar and put barstools there.

Don't forget lamps. Good lighting will make this a home, and those will travel with you.

Would something like this: SONGMICS Folding Storage Ottoman Bench Storage Chest Foot Rest Stool with Metal Support, Holds up to 660lb, Dark Gray ULSF77K https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JNFKYC3/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_tzrODbWZAXPWR

Fit under the couch you have there? Idk if this one is to tall to fit if you could find a shorter one. It could offer extra seating as well as storage.

This is a nice space! ;) I love the chair. Try to put a circular rug. Have a coffee table like this one. You can hang a sunset wall art like this. Why not put a round pintuck pillow. Then, have a plant on the side.

I just use a cheap little ottoman. Cant live without it now.

http://www.amazon.com/Seville-Classics-Foldable-Storage-Charcoal/dp/B00ROR7SYS/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1462365717&sr=8-5&keywords=ottoman

I found one, but it's a bit too expensive and a bit too big:


https://www.wayfair.com/furniture/pdp/home-loft-concepts-melbourne-storage-ottoman-nfn2229.html



Found another, keyword "Large square storage ottoman" this may be a winner, inexpensive too, but it's 30"x30" so it's a big too large (Edit: and one inch too short). I'm thinking I could store garbage and dirty laundry in there too, all the smelly things in one place.
https://www.amazon.com/Otto-Ben-Storage-Ottoman-Ottomans/dp/B0797D8ND9/ref=pd_day0_196_10?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B0797D8ND9&pd_rd_r=WJ54H9P9JP17FGZ0Y9AT&pd_rd_w=i523D&pd_rd_wg=xtADy&psc=1&refRID=WJ54H9P9JP17FGZ0Y9AT


I'll keep updating this list with prospects, cause everyone with a portable toilet needs an ottoman, imo.

Grabbed it off Amazon for $30.

HOMCOM Modern Small Faux Leather Ottoman/Footrest Stool - Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00E6BY37K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_AW0TCbTZ0THEW

It’s not the most glamorous set up by any means, but my closet is shallow, narrow, but has two rods opposed to one, which is a plus.
I also keep my shoe in an ottoman at the end of my bed. Socks, underwear and pjs are stored in a set of Rubbermaid drawers in my bathroom closet.

Thanks man! Yeah. I want to get rid of the plastic bins, but I'm not sure how to do that. I just have a lot of skiing and wilderness backpacking gear. I would like to display some as decorative and put the rest in storage. Do you have any suggestions?

I did some quick research and I really like the look of this storage unti, but I'm probably going to get something like this?

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I think it will be a little difficult to find something as streamlined as the soto for that price. You'd be better saving up for the real deal (because in the end it's what you want and it will make you happy) but if you do find an alternative that you like, go for it. Cheap ottomans aren't going to have the sleek legs that a soto one will. You might be able to find a nice cushion or decent low profile ottoman and buy your own legs, but that's just a suggestion.

Good luck .

https://www.amazon.com/SONGMICS-Leather-Folding-Footrest-ULSF703/dp/B00PC74FQG/ref=sr_1_5?s=furniture&ie=UTF8&qid=1542912766&sr=1-5&keywords=ottoman

I'm not sure if this is something that will work but here it is.