An ottoman can turn an otherwise drab living area into the most interesting room in your house.
If you use an ottoman cover to protect your furniture investment, the piece could well last for decades.
When choosing an ottoman, remember to consider the existing furniture, your own sense of style, the size of the room, and how much you can afford.
Some larger pieces can be rather pricey, while several big-box furniture stores feature more sensible prices.
In addition, if you have a theme to your living room, take that into account before purchasing.
An ottoman cover is a wise investment.
Usually, at the more reputable furniture outlets you can purchase a custom-made cover for the individual piece.
This is far more convenient than shopping around for one that may or may not fit the ottoman exactly right.
The only downside to buying a cover for your ottoman from the furniture store is that the price could be a bit higher than buying a cover from a retail store or online.
In any case, the main thing is to acquire a cover, even if you have to make it yourself.
Spend some time planning the color scheme for you newest furniture addition.
It is fine to take a detour from the basic color pattern of the room when buying an ottoman, but be careful not to get a hue that clashes with what you already have.
People who have monochromatic living rooms can really spruce the area up by getting a bolder color to lift the profile of the room.
If you buy extra material and make you own ottoman cover, the color scheme will remain intact.
When you pick out an ottoman for your space, keep in mind that the cover does not have to be an exact match.
Sometimes, an ottoman cover can be a solid black or white and kept in place temporarily, then removed when you entertain.
It all depends on the way you intend to use the room.
An cover can even take the form of a fitted, elastic slip-on.
In these cases, you should choose a solid color that matches the overall look of the area.
Many retail stores, both online and off, sell covers for ottomans in every shape, size, and color.
Think of the cover as a very inexpensive insurance policy on the life of your furniture.
You will be glad you took the time to buy one.