In the past, when ballroom dancing was practiced by aristocratic society, ottomans were used as a resting place for active dancers. Skilled design masters improved the design of this item, creating furniture of completely different shapes - from cylindrical to rectangular. Today, a pouf is a convenient part of the interior, combining convenience, practicality and small size, regardless of where it is located - in your bedroom or in the hallway - it will definitely show its qualities in practice.
Upholstery materials
The hallway is the first room in the apartment. This is where we come when returning home. The sun does not always shine on the street, and there are no carpets on the sidewalks. We often go home with dirty shoes and wet clothes. Therefore, when looking for a beautiful pouf for the hallway, you need to pay attention to practicality and ease of care.
- Eco-leather. This is a modern material that is not inferior to natural leather in appearance, and even wins in practicality. Eco-leather is not afraid of water, is easy to clean with a damp cloth or special foams, and retains its color and shape for a long time. An ottoman upholstered in this material will last a long time.
- Genuine Leather. Tactilely soft and plastic, safe for health, but requires constant care. Keeping it in order is not easy: you need to regularly treat such a pouf with protective agents, and also avoid heavy contamination - they can be absorbed.
- Artificial wool. Natural materials are difficult to care for, but their synthetic counterparts are a completely different matter. Viscose and acrylic are easy to wash, take any shape, and hold color well.
- Velours. It shimmers beautifully in the light and looks aesthetically pleasing. If the composition contains artificial fibers, the fabric becomes elastic, remaining soft to the touch. Cleaning will require a little more effort, but there are cleaning sprays that can easily remove stubborn stains in a few minutes.
- Eco-suede. This is a common type of artificial material used for upholstery. It is also called Alcantara. The material is pleasant to the touch, cleans well and retains color. Often used to make covers and seats for cars. This confirms the high wear resistance of eco-suede.
Considering the upholstery
The upholstery for the ottoman is its formal attire. Believe me, in any interior an ottoman will not go unnoticed, no matter what functions it performs, so let it be beautiful and luxurious. Designers like to use leather, velor, jacquard, suede, velvet and other noble fabrics as pouf upholstery. But if you have small children or pets, then it is perhaps better to choose Teflon fabrics with special impregnation. In order to clearly reinforce the information and choose a beautiful ottoman, you can consider the options presented on our website in the “Upholstered Furniture” section. Just use the search bar and the system will automatically give you the desired result. You can always clarify any questions you have with our operators by calling the unified information line, as well as in our retail stores. Do you prefer to communicate through social networks? We have an official group where we regularly publish all kinds of design solutions with cabinet and upholstered furniture, and by joining our friends, you will not only expand your knowledge in the field of furniture and design, but also get real pleasure. We are waiting for your visit!
Dimensions of the ottoman in the hallway
Most often there is not much space in the hallway. Therefore, when buying a pouf, you need to take into account the dimensions: height, width, shape.
- If the room allows, then you can buy one or even several large poufs and arrange them in the form of a sofa or place them in artistic disorder throughout the hallway.
- If you are limited in free space, then you can get by with one small ottoman.
Styling
Thanks to the variety of shapes and designs of upholstery, you can choose an option that can emphasize the cozy atmosphere of the room.
- Velvet and velor are used for upholstery of classic versions. Models are decorated with carvings, gold elements, and figured legs.
- High-tech poufs are made of metal and faux leather.
- The cubic shape is a clear sign of ethnic design.
- Forged pouf frames with original textile seat upholstery are ideal for loft and techno.
- Round or square models with curved legs emphasize the oriental flavor.
- A leather pouf of strict lines without ties with chrome legs is a win-win option for modernity.
- Models made from natural materials - for country, rustic and Scandinavian styles.
Filler
There are a lot of fillers for upholstered furniture. The list of long-known and popular materials is constantly updated with new, higher quality and safer for humans. Today relevant:
- synthetic (sintepon, foam rubber and others);
- natural (feather, wool, down).
Frameless furniture is coming into fashion, including poufs. If you choose this model for your hallway, keep in mind: the filler will have to be periodically updated (adding polystyrene balls).
Why are ottomans so popular?
The main reason is that the legs and tailbone (the second - mainly in people with sedentary work) get tired during the day, and they don’t get much rest in transport from work to home. When you arrive home, you want to immediately change your clothes, change your shoes and relax, sitting on a soft ottoman, made to individual sizes. After a party with friends, it is also very desirable to have a soft chair in the hallway, which will allow you to carefully put on and lace up each shoe.
This is the reason why many of us prefer soft chairs, sofas and ottomans rather than Soviet-era chairs. We have become soft, we have spoiled ourselves to the extreme, we don’t want to sit on hard things.
Ottomans are also the lightest, and therefore most mobile, of the entire huge family of upholstered furniture.
Types of poufs for the hallway
Modern poufs for the hallway are represented by a lot of models. Such diversity is confusing. Let's look at the example of popular options.
- Ottoman-couch. Small-sized product with soft fabric or leather upholstery. Usually stands on small legs, so it seems that the pouf is floating. Such a pouf will fit in a typical hallway, where useful space is worth its weight in gold, because... it is very compact. Sometimes there is a compartment for shoes.
- Ottoman beds. An unusual solution for the hallway. It copes with its main tasks, and also transforms into another sleeping place in case of guests. Modern models have a simple disassembly mechanism and a comfortable mattress.
- Ottoman basket. The main advantage is practicality. The seat can be removed so that you can put things inside: shoes, care products, umbrellas, etc. A good alternative to a standard shoe rack.
- Rocking poufs. An excellent pair for a rocking chair, but it won’t get lost in the hallway either: it’s convenient to sit on it to tie your shoelaces. The frame is made of metal, wood, chipboard or MDF.
- Banquette. Outwardly it resembles a small seat, visually it looks minimalistic: it does not attract all the attention, but at the same time harmoniously places accents in the hall.
Types of poufs: 6 popular models
There are many types of poufs. Depending on the functionality, the following models are distinguished:
- The height of the seat poufs is equal to the height of the chair, but the length is much greater, so they are similar to soft benches.
- Poufs are smaller than a chair in height - banquettes or recamiers are more often used as an addition to a sofa, armchair, or bed. Their varieties: a seat that extends from under a low table or reclines from the wall of a fitting room or beach cabin.
- Transformable poufs can be transformed into an armchair or bed.
- In the storage ottomans, under the soft seat there is a niche for storing a vacuum cleaner, exercise bike or other sports equipment.
- Poufs with backs resemble small armchairs without armrests.
- Pouf modules can be stored as an interior group, and, if necessary, provide additional seating and even sleeping space.
Manufacturers offer various variations of poufs.
conclusions
The market is saturated with offers: a lot of models, shapes, sizes. When making a decision, remember that banquettes and ottomans in the hallway, first of all, should be made of high-quality materials. Design is secondary. Maintaining perfect cleanliness at the entrance to the apartment is not easy: a drop or two of dirt from shoes or outerwear ends up on the furniture of even the most sophisticated housewives. Durable modern materials guarantee that the pouf can be easily cleaned. We hope that we were able to give you a couple of useful tips in our article, and your home is a few steps closer to the desired ideal.
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Advantages of poufs
A characteristic feature of any pouf is a soft surface and the absence of a back. Its undeniable advantages:
- multifunctionality;
- mobility;
- universal design.
Plus, it gives the atmosphere a special sophistication and provides comfort, so it perfectly complements the decor of an apartment, a luxurious mansion, a workshop and even a bathroom.
When choosing this interior accessory, it is not necessary to focus on the overall aesthetics of the room. It is perfect for the role of an accent element, but can also “merge” with the furniture ensemble of the setting. Here are 5 criteria for choosing the right pouf:
- Functions in the interior.
- Size.
- Geometric shape.
- Quality of materials and materials.
- Design.
Ottomans: types, sizes and examples in the interior
A pouf is a low, soft chair without a back. This is a surprisingly successful piece of furniture: it is comfortable to sit on, it does not take up much space and can be styled to suit any interior. A beautiful soft product makes the atmosphere varied and cozy. The furniture industry produces a wide range of poufs of various designs and shapes. In order not to make a mistake with the purchase, we will tell you what types of poufs there are, what they are made from and how to choose the right piece of furniture.
How to make an ottoman with your own hands
On the Internet you can find many master classes on how to create a beautiful ottoman for the hallway with your own hands. But the most popular and creative option is a pouf made from plastic bottles.
For the first type of needlework you will need liter or two liter plastic bottles.
In the first case, the ottoman will be taller, in the second – low. First you need to arrange the bottles (with screwed caps) so that they stand tightly to each other. Then fix them (more conveniently in the shape of a square) using large, wide tape.
- Next, we prepare durable cardboard, padding polyester and thread with a needle.
- We prepare a pattern of two cardboard circles of the desired size (medium or large) and place them on top of the bottles and under them.
- We fix everything with tape again.
- We take a padding polyester (which will serve as a soft pad), also cut out two circles and a strip. The strip should be equal to the height of the intended pouf.
- Carefully place the elements on the base and use a thread to connect the top to the bottom.
- Now all that remains is to sew or buy a ready-made fabric cover, and a simple original ottoman is ready!
If you decide to create not only the base of the pouf yourself, but also the cover, then you need to make a sheet pattern. For cylindrical products, it will be a circle and a wide strip equal to the height of the pouf. For cubic ones - the same stripe, but in combination with a square.
Don't forget that the case can be decorated with side pockets, bright buttons, unusual beads or sequins.
Design options
Poufs of unusual shape surprise and delight. Designers have developed many extraordinary designs. We suggest looking at examples to understand the diversity of design ideas.
- Poufs in the form of sea pebbles of different sizes attract with their simplicity and unusualness. They can only be placed in the interior as a group; individually they lose their attractiveness.
- Leather of different colors is used to make themed items in the form of animals: turtles, hippos, pigs, which become decorations for expensive interiors.
- Continuing the theme, we suggest considering unusual poufs of rigid structures in the form of bottle caps. The seats are made of balsa wood.
- The unexpected sloping shape of the pouf is somewhat reminiscent of a streamlined rectangle.
- The leather square two-tier model, decorated with a beautiful braid, looks great.
- Soft balls decorated with tasseled bedspreads give an oriental look to the interior.
- Unusual ottomans in the shape of cute fluffy deer will surely appeal to children.
- Boys will appreciate a soccer ball in their room in the form of a large leather bag with filling.
