DIY: Ottomans

Ottomans are backless, armless furniture pieces usually used as a footrest for a seating element. The versatile object also makes for casual seating, and if the ottoman lacks upholstery or has a tray placed on top, you can use it as a makeshift coffee table. Since ottomans are typically formed from uncomplicated shapes like squares and circles, finding objects to re-purpose into ottomans requires little effort.

Milk crate
Spray paint for plastics
Chair cushion
Eight 12-inch lengths of ribbon
Matching needle and thread
Two or three box-style floor cushions
1-inch plywood
Latex paint
Paint brush
Paint tray
Saw
Drill
Four casters with included hardware

Instructions

Milk Crate Ottoman
- 1
  Paint your ottoman with several light layers of plastic spray paint, allowing for several minutes of dry time between coats. Let the paint dry completely before proceeding.
- 2
  Hand-sew the ends of two lengths of ribbon to the underside of each corner of your chair cushion.
- 3
  Turn the milk crate upside-down and set it on top of your chair cushion, matching the edges.
- 4
  Tie the cushions to the crate with your ribbon. Flip the crate back over to view your finished ottoman.
Floor Cushion Ottoman
- 5
  Cut your plywood to match the dimensions of your box cushions. Paint the plywood to match or complement your cushions.
- 6
  Drill a pilot hole matching the caster screw size in each of the four corners of the plywood board. Attach the casters to the holes with the included hardware and screws.
- 7
  Place your newly constructed base on the ground, wheels down. Stack your cushions one by one on top of each other to complete the project.

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