One tip you will undoubtedly see repeated again and again during Small Spaces Month is to choose furniture that serves multiple functions. Ottomans and storage cubes are a great example of this as we can quickly name a few different uses: add a tray to make a coffee or side table, use it as additional seating for guests or use it as a foot stool.
And now with so many ottomans coming with interior storage, they have become even more versatile. Here's a roundup of a variety of ottomans and storage cubes for your home:
SHOWN ABOVE, FROM LEFT TO RIGHT:
1 - Storage Cubes with removable lids and interior storage, available in Grass Cloth, Portobello and Corn Silk from West Elm for $99.
2 - Pierce Ottoman with hinged lid and interior storage, available in seven shades of 100% polyester micro-velvet from Room & Board for $399.
3 - Norah 36 Inch Square Cocktail Ottoman available in four shades from Room & Board for $499.
4 - Leather Storage Ottoman with hinged lid and interior storage, available from Target for $249.99.
5 - Leather Storage Ottoman with lid that flips to become a tray and interior storage, available in five colors from Crate & Barrel for $149.






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i love the design and shape of Norah from R&B, but wish it had interior storage. does anyone know where i can find something similar?
I love the storage ottoman idea. There are two I can't decide between.
Target: http://tinyurl.com/yjmyvfu
Bed, Bath and Beyond: http://tinyurl.com/y9vdchj
I also like this one on Overstock but don't want to spend that amount.
http://tinyurl.com/yzr9jyc
I use this one to hang file folders in!
http://www.target.com/Storage-Ottoman-Brown/dp/B0038L6RTG/ref=in_de_detail-item-display
Love that sofa and credenza in the background - sources?
The sofa in the background is the West Elm Clark Sofa. The back folds down to make a bed for guests. We just got it for our apartment and we love it.
Ottoman bed from BoConcept. A great idea for small spaces:
http://www.boconcept.us/Default.aspx?ID=83494&ImageID=3018&compress=false&flashimageid=0
Heather - where do you get the file frame? ikea?
I really like this one. My parents have it in their apartment. It's $399 but good quality and good looking.
http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Espresso-Storage-Ottoman-with-Four-Food-Trays/3964298/product.html