DIY interior ottomans and unusual pillows

An ottoman in the interior always looks stylish and attractive. This furniture often serves only a decorative role and is used as bright accents.. It is suitable for different rooms: bedrooms, hallways, living rooms, children's rooms.
This piece of furniture can be bought in a store or made with your own hands. The second option is distinguished by a wide range of imagination, high quality and financial savings.

With and without backrest

This furniture comes with or without a frame. Each individual option is unique in its own way. The frame of the products is made of wood or metal . The top of the pouf is upholstered with foam rubber and textiles.

Frame models are most often installed in hallways, corridors or kitchens. They look harmonious in classic styles.

Frameless poufs are softer and more comfortable to use. They are soft bags filled with foam rubber, holofiber or other filler. They are placed in bedrooms, living rooms and children's rooms. It is pleasant to relax on such a product after a hard day at work. Their peculiarity is that if you have free time and the necessary materials, you can make a piece of furniture with your own hands in a short time. The shape of the products can be round, triangular, or pear-shaped.

According to the classification, poufs are also divided into soft and hard . Soft ones, in turn, come with:

• With open frame. They resemble a small chair with a soft seat. Such models are budget-friendly and easy to make on your own. Their frame can be wooden or metal.
• With a closed frame. Outwardly they look like large pillows. Their frame is upholstered on all sides with textiles. They can be equipped with legs or furniture wheels. The shape of the products is most often round or square.

Rigid models are made of wood and decorated with decorative trim . They are used not only as a seat, but also as a coffee table.

By type, ottomans are divided into:

• 
  Banquettes. They are found in hallways and are used as additional seating. Their height does not exceed 40 cm .
  As for the appearance, shape and decorative finish of the bench pouf, there are no restrictions.

• Bedside products. They are installed in bedrooms and are made in the same style as the bedroom set.
• Pouf-box, chest of drawers. Such models are equipped with additional storage space. They have drawers or shelves in the interior space.
• Transformers. Their characteristic feature is their ease of transformation into a chair, bed or other piece of furniture.
• Poufs with back. They look like armchairs, but they do not have armrests.

Information: in classic interiors, wood is used to make the frame, in modern interiors, metal is used.

Sewing a pouf with a berth

After constructing the pouf pattern and the preparatory stage, we proceed directly to the assembly:

1. Pin together part C with parts D, D1, A, and stitch. Part C, respectively, with parts D2, D3, A1. Having aligned the outer corners and chipped short sides of elements D1, A, D with each other, stitch. Also the short sides of parts D2, D3, A1.
2. Part B is cut together with parts C and C1 on its long sides. With the short sides of part B, pin together the short sides of elements D, D1, D2, D3, making sure that the short sides of parts D have 1 cm long allowances left free.
3. Fold the long sections of the ribbons so that they meet in the middle. Fold the ribbons again and stitch lengthwise. Insert the tapes from the front side into the cleaved parts B and D at the midpoint of the height. Sew.
4. Place the assembled part with part E facing inward, pin along the perimeter. Also chop off elements B and E along the central transverse lines. Sew, leaving the end parts of parts A and A1 unstitched along the lines of connection with element E, also along the 20 cm of connection with part E of all four parts D.
5. Press 1cm seam allowances along open edges. Pin parts of the Velcro tape to parts D and E and leave.
6. Unscrew the cover and insert it inside the pillow.

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The transformable pouffe with a sleeping place is ready. Now, when guests arrive, you don’t need to take out a bulky folding bed; all you need to do is unfold your practical pouf mattress.

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Round or square?

The shapes of poufs differ depending on their purpose . They are:

• 
  rectangular;

• square;
• round;
• oval;
• cylindrical;
• original (in the form of an apple or pear).

But round and square products are considered the most in demand and popular:

• A square pouf will harmoniously fit into any interior of a hallway, living room, or bedroom . This furniture is divided into frame and frameless. They will not only decorate the room, but also make it as cozy and easy to use as possible. Such furniture items are used as additional seating or as a footrest. If you make a product with a hinged lid, you will get additional storage space for personal items.
• The round pouf looks beautiful in bedrooms, living rooms and children's rooms . They are distinguished by a soft base and interesting designs. Rounded shapes smooth out the angularity of the interior and visually increase the space.

Selecting materials and tools for creating an ottoman with storage box

To work you will need the following tools:

• Roulette;
• Ruler;
• Hacksaw;
• Pencil;
• A construction stapler with staples or a hammer with furniture nails (your choice);
• Electric drill or screwdriver.

We cut out the walls, bottom and lid of the ottoman with a drawer that can be used for storing things from chipboard or chipboard 16 mm thick. The upholstery can be made of eco-leather, fabric, leatherette, vinyl or other materials that fit into the style of the interior of the room.

In addition, you need to prepare:

• 4 things. furniture casters with screws;
• 8 pcs. metal corners and 8 screws;
• 8 bars, 380 mm long, each with a cross-section of 15–20 mm;
• 40–45 pcs. screws 4x30 mm;
• 2 m padding polyester;
• Wood glue;
• One and a half meters of timber 40x40 mm;
• 2 butt hinges for attaching a hinged lid;
• A piece of foam rubber 5–10 cm thick for the lid, which will serve as a seat.

Design features

According to their design features, poufs are transformable . That is, with the help of special mechanisms, they turn into:

• 
  A folding bed. Such models can be put forward according to different principles. A folding pouf is suitable for both small and spacious apartments. It will not be possible to completely replace the sleeping place with it .
  But it will be useful if you suddenly have overnight guests. During the day, such a piece of furniture is used as a seat; at night, it can replace a bed for one person.

• Armchair. When unfolded, the pouf will be no different from a comfortable and functional chair. It will harmoniously fit into the surrounding environment and become a beautiful decor for any room.
• Coffee table with two seats. Such a piece of furniture will help comfortably accommodate two people for tea, a board game or for pleasant communication.

How to sew an ottoman bag with your own hands: photos and ideas

You can make an interesting product for your child. A DIY ottoman bag is perfect for creating a cozy place to spend your leisure time.

A soft piece of furniture can be made from two pieces of fabric, bean pellet filling and a zipper. This option is not suitable for small children, as the filler granules may fall out of the unzipped zipper. There is a danger of the child choking. If necessary, the zipper can be sewn up.

THE IDEA is that we sew like a bag - BUT we sew the OPPOSITE corners and get the design as in the photo

Of what?

You can make a beautiful and practical ottoman with your own hands from different materials.:

1. 
   Plastic bottles.
   The products are characterized by wear resistance, the ability to withstand heavy loads, environmental friendliness, fast production times, and minimal costs. Plastic bottles act as the frame of the furniture item, and the cover is sewn from textiles.

   To make the pouf as comfortable and soft as possible, a foam rubber lining is placed between the bottles and the fabric cover..

   The shape of such a pouf is most often made round. Its cover is made from fabric of any color. You can decorate furniture with buttons, fringe, and lace.

2. Foam rubber. Such models have a removable fabric cover and are filled with foam rubber inside. Their shape can be varied: round, square, triangular. The advantages of the product include light weight, compactness, a wide range of applications - you can take it with you for fishing or put it on the balcony.
3. Car tires. The pouf will delight its owners with its high technical characteristics. It is constructed from old tires. Used as home or garden furniture. Outdoor products are painted and topped with plywood covered with fabric . Home furniture is completely decorated with twine or textiles.

4. 
   Chipboard.
   This material is easy and simple to work with. The pouf can be made entirely from chipboard, or it can be covered with textiles on top. The positive aspects of such furniture include: durability, reliability, affordable cost, wide selection of textures and colors. The pouf can be upholstered with: leather, leatherette, chenille, jacquard, velor.

5. Cable reels, which are covered with foam rubber and upholstery fabric. The result is a stylish and easy-to-use piece of furniture that can decorate any interior. Using your imagination, you can make a bright and original ottoman for your child’s room in the shape of a fly agaric in a forest clearing.
6. Knitting yarn. It features interesting designs, functionality, environmental friendliness, light weight and mobility. It will take needlewomen only a few hours to knit a colorful ottoman cover . The distinctive features of knitted knitwear include: the absence of a back, low height and the presence of soft filler inside. The absence of sharp corners allows it to be used in children's rooms. At the same time, parents do not have to worry that the child will get hurt on the edges of the furniture.
7. Available materials. By collecting enough fabric (and old clothes instead of filling) you can get an unusual piece of furniture.

As for upholstery materials, they are selected according to the overall interior of the premises. Velor and velvet are considered the most popular fabrics . They are pleasant to the touch and can add a special charm and warm atmosphere to the room. But this fabric is quite difficult to care for.

Tip : silk and jacquard are best suited for the interior of a bedroom or living room. They have a noble appearance.

Leather will suit classic and modern designs. This material is easy to maintain and is wear-resistant.

What can it be made from?

To create a pouf, almost any materials, even waste materials, can be used. In stores, most often they sell wood-based products, covered with fabric or leather and with a soft padding in the form of foam rubber and similar materials. Moreover, the gasket can be located either only on top, or along the entire surface of the ottoman.

If we talk about pouffe pillows, they do not have a strong solid frame, they are made entirely of fabric and have a soft filling. They are usually used for recreation and are not placed in hallways.

You can make a beautiful and comfortable ottoman from old leather items

The best materials for a pouf in the hallway are leather, leatherette or eco-leather. They are especially relevant if there are children or a dog in the house. Any dirt that may appear on the upholstery of the pouf in the hallway can be easily removed by wiping the product with a cloth. However, this material differs in that it can be easily damaged by sharp objects. By the way, leather poufs fit perfectly into almost any interior - a lot will depend on the decor. But they give the room some officiality. You can also cover the pouf with thick furniture fabric such as flock. The most important requirement is that the fabric must be dense and not prone to damage.

The base of a homemade pouf is usually wood or its derivatives (for example, plywood, chipboard). But some craftsmen have figured out how to make such seats from old car tires, plastic bottles, wooden fruit crates and similar materials that are usually thrown away.

Pouf from a box

As for the legs, they are usually also made of wood. But you can also screw on the wheels. It is important to consider what material the floor is made of. Some types of coatings are easily damaged by sharp corners.

Important! Metal legs for a pouf are not the best option. They can negatively affect almost any type of coating.

Pouf cube

As for the color scheme, you need to focus on the shades that were used to create the interior. For a dark hallway, the best option is a light ottoman, and vice versa. In general, an ottoman can become a bright decorative element in a room and significantly decorate it.

Style and design

To give the room an original and exclusive appearance, the pouf should be made bright and colorful. For children's rooms, rich colors of blue, pink, and turquoise are chosen.

Of course, it must be in harmony with the overall interior. You can also decorate a piece of furniture with beads, rhinestones or embroidery.

For classical motifs such as baroque or rococo, it is recommended to attach curved or carved legs to the product . Their upholstery is made of velvet, velor or leather in subdued neutral tones.

For the high-tech style, a metal frame is taken as the basis, the seat is made of artificial leather. Their legs are shaped like arcs and painted chrome.

The minimalism direction requires a minimum of decor and ornaments.

Important: light-colored products visually increase the space. But for hallways this option is not entirely appropriate. Because if they come into contact with dirty shoes and clothes, they will get dirty.

How to make a stylish ottoman cover with your own hands

There is absolutely nothing complicated in making a stylish and high-quality cover for an ottoman. Anyone can make it, even a novice needlewoman. The main thing in this painstaking work is to clearly measure the dimensions.

To make a case you will need:

• Matter (type depends on preference);
• Needle and thread;
• Adhesive tape (you can use a zipper if desired);
• Decoration elements.

Using the measurements, cut out the blank for the lid, not forgetting to leave a few centimeters in reserve. Cut out the side blank. Its width should be equal to the height of the accessory, and its length should be equal to the width of all four sides in total. In this case, it is necessary to leave an allowance of 5 cm. You need to sew a ribbon or zipper to the narrow part of the workpiece. Sew the blanks, stitch all edges so that no threads stick out from the material. Decorate the resulting seam lines with decorative elements.

This is a simple way to decorate an ottoman with an original handmade cover! The advantage of such a case is a wide selection of materials, decorations and colors that you can choose according to your own taste.

An ottoman made with your own hands will become a luxurious addition to the interior, playing the role of not only original, but also useful decor! The creative work itself will not cause much trouble, but on the contrary, the author of a stylish ottoman will have a lot of fun while making it. Without spending a lot of effort and time, you can enjoy a luxurious accessory for many years that will fill your home with comfort and beauty!

How to quickly make it yourself at home?

A large soft pouf easily takes the shape of a person resting on it. It is quite easy to sew it yourself. To do this you need:

1. 
   Decide on the design of the product.

2. Prepare supplies.
3. Make a pattern.
4. Assemble the frame.
5. Perform decoration.

As a result of your efforts, you will get a stylish piece of furniture on which you can spend your leisure time.

You can make a large soft pouf with your own hands in the form:

• Pillows. This product does not hinder movement, takes on various shapes and is quite comfortable to use.
• Ball. It has a round shape, with a diameter from 35 to 100 cm. It will fit perfectly into the interior of a child’s room or living room.
• Pears. This is the most convenient and common model. The product easily takes the shape of a resting person. The pouf is sewn from velor, artificial leather, leather.

Help : in addition, a large soft pouf is made in the shape of a pyramid, heart or droplet.

Large soft pillow consists of two elements:

• Internal container with filler. For these purposes, fine-grained balls made of foam polystyrene, foam rubber, and padding polyester are used.
• External cover. It is made of wear-resistant and durable fabric. If necessary, the cover can be easily removed from the product for washing.

Material selection

What fabric to sew from?

Having decided to make a soft pouf with your own hands, you need to carefully consider the choice of consumables. Durable, wear-resistant and practical materials are used to sew covers :

• 
  Velours. It is characterized by a silky texture, soft texture and a wide color palette. But this fabric is difficult to care for .
  Stains are difficult to remove from its surface, which is why it is not recommended for use in kitchens and children's rooms.

• Furniture cotton. The fabric is stain-resistant, easy to wash and does not fade in direct sunlight.
• Jacquard. It has a beautiful appearance, density and strength. It is easy to clean and does not fade when washed.
• Flock. Soft material, resistant to dirt, deformation and other negative factors.
• Microflora. Durable and easy-to-use material with interesting color options.
• Leatherette. The most common option, characterized by practicality and long service life. But artificial leather is susceptible to scratches . This option will not work in a home with pets or small children.
• Genuine Leather. It has no disadvantages, except high cost.

What to stuff it with to make it soft?

As for the filler, the following are used:

• fine-grained foam beads made of polystyrene foam;
• foam;
• rubber sawdust;
• padding polyester

Important : make sure that the filler is environmentally friendly, safe and durable.

Scheme, drawing, pattern

Before sewing a soft pouf, you need to make a drawing and pattern in advance. The drawing indicates the dimensions of each individual part, sewing materials and filler . The pattern is drawn on wide paper. It consists of:

• four side parts;
• two circles.

All paper details are cut out along the contour and transferred to the fabric.

Tip : It is recommended to use white cotton fabric for the lining, as it is easy and convenient to work with.

Crafting tools

To make a pouf you will need the following supplies and tools:

• sewing machine;
• fabric for cover and lining;
• filler (sintepon);
• threads;
• scissors;
• pattern paper;
• decorative elements.

Assembling large upholstered furniture step by step

The pouf is assembled in the following sequence:

1. 
   The two side parts are connected and stitched on one side.

2. The same is done with the remaining side parts.
3. The side parts are sewn together. Don't forget to leave a small hole for the filling.
4. The workpiece is turned right side out.
5. Through the side hole, the product is filled with padding polyester and the hole is sewn up.
6. Using the existing pattern, but with a small margin, we sew a removable cover. A zipper is sewn into the side or bottom so that the cover can be easily and quickly removed.

Tip : it is recommended to process the seams of the pouf with an overlocker.

That's the whole process of making a large pouf yourself. Making it yourself is quite simple. This will require two to four meters of fabric, filler, a sewing machine and some free time. As a result, you will get a stylish and original piece of furniture that will be comfortable to spend your evenings with.

To give the product a decorative appearance, it can be trimmed with ruffles and lace .
Beads or seed beads and other decorative elements.

Choosing fabric for covering the ottoman

To cover the ottoman, you need to choose the right material. By upholstering the ottoman with new fabric and soft lining, you can get a completely new piece of furniture that will match your style and taste. First, you need to choose what stylistic decision the upholstery of the soft pouf will be made in. When choosing a fabric, you need to pay attention to the texture and its density, you can take the following fabrics:

• Tapestry;
• Suede;
• Velours;
• Velvet;
• Eco leather;
• Ecomech.

How to cover an ottoman with your own hands? For a classic design, a product covered in satin or brocade-like fabric is perfect. To create a room in ethnic style, a pouf made of matting will look good.

You can also make patchwork-style upholstery from several pieces of thick fabric in contrasting colors. You can cut out identical pieces from them and sew them together. The result is a bright and stylish ottoman seat.

The sides of the chair covers can be cut from a plain fabric that matches the color shade of one of the patches.

Master class on carriage screed step by step

When making a pouf from leather, it is recommended to use the carriage tie technique:

1. 
   First, the ornament is selected.

2. Next, a sketch is drawn up with a diagram of the location of the buttons.
3. After making the base of the pouf, foam rubber is glued to the plywood using glue.
4. The carriage screed is marked on the foam rubber. The holes according to the markings are made with a drill .
5. After the preparatory process, the padding polyester is stretched over the foam rubber and holes are made again.
6. The entire structure is covered with upholstery material and fixed on the reverse side with a stapler.
7. The material should be pulled neatly and evenly . There should be no folds or irregularities on it.
8. In the places where the buttons are attached to the fabric, neat holes are made using a drill with a thin drill bit.
9. Now we move on to the stage of sewing on the buttons. A thin wire is attached to them, which is pulled out from the reverse side and fixed with a stapler.

Important: if you are performing the carriage screed technique for the first time, it is recommended to practice a little on a rough version.

Tip : also try making a wardrobe or wardrobe. And next to the ottoman a small coffee table will look great.

Square pouf made of lumber

A stylish and exclusive ottoman can be easily assembled from scrap materials, and you won’t have to buy lumber separately. For loft-style interiors, new fruit boxes are used, made of high-quality material and impregnated with a special antiseptic.

The second box is carefully disassembled into boards and its bottom will become a lid for future furniture; it can be secured using furniture canopies. To make the lid comfortable for sitting, the surface is covered with foam rubber or several layers of fabric, and decorated with upholstery material.

Inside such an ottoman you can store home textiles, books or magazines, and any small items or tools you need around the house. If you need to create an interesting interior design, furniture wheels are attached to the bottom of the product; with their help, the model can be moved to different areas of the living space.