Collection: Ottomans & Storage Benches

An ottoman is a padded, low piece that works as a footrest, extra seat or storage, depending on the type. A storage ottoman lifts to reveal a hollow inside for blankets and clutter; a blanket box does the same at the foot of a bed; a footstool is just for resting feet. The right one depends on whether you want seating, storage, or a place to put your feet up — and often it does more than one.

What is an ottoman used for?

An ottoman is a versatile padded piece that does several jobs. As a footrest it pairs with an armchair or sofa to put your feet up. As extra seating it pulls out for guests when chairs run short. As storage, a lift-up lid hides blankets, toys or clutter inside. And with a tray on top it becomes a soft coffee table. Its low, backless, padded shape is what makes it flexible, so one ottoman can be a footstool, a seat and a storage box at once.

Do you want storage inside?

The big split is storage versus plain. A storage ottoman or blanket box has a hollow inside under a lift-up or hinged lid, swallowing spare blankets, throws, toys or seasonal clutter, which suits a room short on storage. A plain footstool or ottoman is solid through, lighter and often firmer to rest feet or sit on. If you need to hide clutter, the storage version earns its place; if you just want a footrest or firm extra seat, plain is fine. A blanket box at the foot of the bed is the classic storage form.

What size and shape ottoman suits your room?

Match the ottoman to its job and space. A small round or square footstool suits resting feet by a single chair. A large rectangular ottoman doubles as a coffee table in front of a sofa, and with a tray holds drinks. An ottoman bench or blanket box runs long and low at the foot of a bed. A storage ottoman as a coffee table wants to be roughly the height of the sofa seat so feet rest level. Measure the spot and match the height to the seat it serves.

Common questions

What is the difference between an ottoman and a footstool?
A footstool is a small ottoman just for resting feet. "Ottoman" is the broader term, covering footstools, storage boxes and larger pieces used as seating or a coffee table.

Can you sit on an ottoman?
Yes — an ottoman works as extra seating when guests arrive, since it's a firm padded surface. Storage ottomans hold sitting weight too, on a sturdy lid.

What's a blanket box?
A blanket box is a storage ottoman shaped long and low, made to sit at the foot of a bed. The lid lifts to store spare bedding, blankets and out-of-season clothes.

Can an ottoman be a coffee table?
Yes. A large ottoman with a firm top, or a tray on a soft one, works as a coffee table that's safe for kids and doubles as a footrest. Match its height to the sofa seat.

Can I pay for an ottoman with Afterpay?
Yes. You can split it with Afterpay, Zip, Klarna or PayPal Pay in 4. Our ottomans start from $74, which is four fortnightly payments of about $18.50.

Complete your space

An ottoman pairs with the rest of the room. Add a armchair to rest your feet from, a coffee table nearby, and a bed frame if it's a blanket box for the bedroom.

A $74 ottoman splits into four fortnightly payments of $18.50 with Afterpay, and Zip, Klarna and PayPal Pay in 4 do the same. Every order ships from our Australian warehouse, dispatched within 1–2 business days, with a 12-month warranty and 30 days to return it. We're a family-run Australian store, going since 2016, rated 4.66 out of 5 across 5,363 reviews.