If your space is short on storage but you still want it to look chic, the humble ottoman might just be your new favorite furniture piece. These multi-tasking wonders aren’t just for propping up your feet—they double as hidden storage, extra seating, and even makeshift tables when topped with a tray.
We’ve rounded up 20 of the most stylish and practical storage ottomans out there. From boucle-wrapped beauties to sleek faux leather benches and colorful kid-friendly designs, there’s something for every room—and every vibe.
Förlunda Sorage Pouffe With Storage
$49.99
Inject color and style into your home with the small, stackable, and entirely practical FÖRLUNDA pouf with storage. The Vissle fabric cover is easy-care and can tie in with a range of home décor styles.
This storage ottoman with drawers on an elegant plinth base is the epitome of unique storage done right. While it’s a comfortable seat with upholstered, tufted fabric, it’s also a practical storage solution with concealed drawers and quality acacia and birch wood.
If you love farmhouse and cottage-style furniture, you’re going to love this farm-style storage ottoman with yarn-dyed woven fabric. It’s charming and muted while also boasting helpful modern features like a hydraulic hinged flip-up lid, solid rubberwood legs, and high-density foam within a gorgeous plaid pattern fabric.
Add a touch of warmth and quiet elegance to your space with a storage bench made from caramel-colored faux leather and solid rubberwood. Whether you use it for extra storage in the bedroom or as a comfortable seat in the living room, it’s a versatile piece that feels right at home.
Have somewhere fun to store your blankets, magazines, and pillows with this cork storage ottoman. It features a two-toned design, cork base, premium cushion top, and a generous hidden storage compartment that can support up to 400 pounds.
The Pearce proves that an ottoman can do so much more than store a few throw blankets. Built with durable kiln-dried wood and classic mortise-and-tenon joinery, this piece hides a clever pull-out table that locks into place, making it easy to create a workspace or snack spot in seconds. It’s equal parts sturdy, stylish, and seriously smart.
Who says storage can’t be playful? This bold yellow mushroom ottoman brings a dose of whimsy to any room. It doubles as a perch when you need extra seating, and the top lifts off to reveal a secret stash spot for all your small-space odds and ends. Bonus: it comes in five fun colors, so you can pick the one that best fits your vibe.
This upholstered storage ottoman with foam padding and a smooth wood top is the epitome of style and function. It can be a footrest, storage for books and throws, and a fun play surface for toy trains, courtesy of the small grooves.
This chic ottoman is the kind of piece that feels right at home in both modern and traditional spaces. Wrapped in a soft pink boucle, it features a removable top with a reversible cover — flip it over to reveal a hard surface when you need it. Inside, there’s plenty of hidden storage to help keep clutter at bay. It’s available in five versatile colors, so you can find just the right fit for your space.
Forming part of the ever-popular Lorraine Collection is the Lorraine Tufted Round Storage Ottoman – a beautiful piece with solid rubberwood legs, a bourbon finish, and a tufted polyester upholstered cushion. This storage ottoman is a great place to prop up your feet, rest your morning breakfast tray, and store your living essentials.
Whether you need storage in your nursery or living space, this Enoki storage ottoman with stunning velvet checker fabric could be the answer. It has a beautiful round, stacked look and is suitable for extra sheets, blankets, and other living essentials.
Every bedroom deserves a playful focal point, and this llama storage ottoman delivers. With its charming design and hidden compartment, it’s both a whimsical piece of decor and a cozy spot for kids to sit, stash their treasures, and spark a little extra joy.
This clever set of two oval-shaped ottomans is as practical as it is stylish. Designed with tear-resistant fabric and a solid wood frame, the smaller ottoman neatly nests inside the larger one when not in use. Both pieces feature removable lids that reveal generous hidden storage — perfect for keeping your space organized and clutter-free.
Wrapped in a charming floral fabric and finished with a tufted top, the LoveShack round storage ottoman brings a touch of vintage whimsy to any room. It’s a versatile piece that works as extra seating, a footstool, or a handy spot to tuck things away.
This 42.5-inch Christopher Knight upholstered ottoman can invite class and elegance into every space. Its rubberwood tapered legs, gauze fabric upholstery, and generous storage space make it the perfect blend of style and function.
This multi-tasking cocktail ottoman is ready to do a little bit of everything — extra seating, hidden storage, even a stylish stand-in for a coffee table. Designed with a clean modern and Scandinavian-inspired look, it features cozy boucle fabric, a sturdy frame, and a removable wood top that makes it easy to switch between uses.
The Celine Lana storage ottoman brings a burst of color and character to any room. With its bold floral upholstery, pine wood frame, turned legs, and spring seat, it blends contemporary design with a lively, welcoming feel.
The Mott storage ottoman balances sturdy function with laid-back style. It features a plush blue cushion with foam padding, chunky legs in a light blonde finish, and a solid rubberwood frame for extra durability. Lift the removable top to find a generous storage space tucked neatly inside.
Whether you need a comfortable place to sit or helpful storage in a nursery or bedroom, this fringe storage ottoman can tick all the right boxes. It has fabric upholstery, a solid core seat cushion, and hidden interior storage for convenience.
This ÅTERLÖGA light blue pouf can make a statement in any home. It’s elegant as a stool with vertical pleating and decorative piping while also being entirely practical as an extra seat or storage space.
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