Storage OTTOMAN

y good half recently decided that she wanted a storage ottoman for our living room. I wasn’t aware of this particular furniture configuration until she pointed out the hundreds of versions available online. Turns out storage ottomans are all the rage these days, and for good reason. They provide a place to prop tired feet, sure, but they also offer convenient occasional seating, as well as a place to tuck couch blankets, pillows, or books out of sight but close at hand. Some can even convert into small coffee tables. Sizing typically ranges from a diminutive 15" height to a lofty 22" or so. And designs include everything from cheap collapsible units and fully upholstered pieces to wood versions that tend toward industrial and contemporary