A large white mantle sits around a black fireplace with a dark herringbone wood floor and wainscot detailing on the white-painted walls. Stacked wood is placed on either side with a large leafy green potted plant resting on the hearth. An oversize white tufted ottoman sits in front of a beige sofa, with a large wicker basket.
35 Ottoman Decor Ideas to Replace Your Coffee Table
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Published: October 27, 2022
Updated: December 3, 2023
If you’ve taken the plunge to replace your coffee table with an ottoman, you may be wondering how to create an attractive aesthetic that can add depth and texture to your space. After all, an ottoman is another blank canvas that can be used to show off your unique taste and add interest to an otherwise functional setting. But discovering how to layer blankets and accessorized trays can seem like an overwhelming task.
It doesn’t matter what layout you may have or the size of the space to be filled, there are endless options for you to choose from. If you want to make a statement, choose an oversized piece and layer it with blankets in accent colors and unique textures. You can play with unique colors and patterns if you have a smaller, accent piece or want it to act as more of a focal point in your bedroom or living room. Check out this collection to find inspiration for your home.
02 of White and Blue Striped Ottoman Decorated with Wood Tray
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This traditional living room is illuminated by two french doors on either side of a white mantle and fireplace. Two beige sofas face one another across a blue and white striped ottoman, which is decorated with a wood tray and a white and blue china vase filled with yellow flowers.
03 of Tufted Ottoman With Woven Tray Décor
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Large windows framed with white curtains illuminates this neutral living room. An off-white sectional sofa is decorated with white and tan plaid throw pillows with a white tufted ottoman set in the middle. A woven tray accessorizes the top with a wood bowl filled with ornaments, a potted vase, and a white candle.
04 of White Farmhouse Living Room With White Ottoman
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This neutral living room is designed with white shiplap walls and large white beams on the ceiling. On the wall hangs eight prints with gold frames above a gray tufted sofa with white throw pillows. In front rests a white ottoman with a vintage gray tray and a white vase filled with white roses.
05 of Modern Living Room with Mirrored Ottoman Decor
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A large window illuminated this living room, which is decorated with a dark green velvet sofa and two leather chairs. Three matching black and wood side tables are placed near each seat, while a large, round ottoman of tufted gray upholstery is resting in the middle on top of a dark gray and white printed rug. A small mirror and large glass vase small green botanicals serves as ottoman decor.
06 of Faux Fur Ottoman Decor
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A large white sectional sofa is decorated with white and purple throw pillows in this home’s living room. Vintage frames and hand lettered signs hang on the wall above, with a small round side table placed at the end of the sofa. A beige tufted bench serves as an ottoman and is accessorized with a faux fur runner, pine boughs, and a white lantern with a glowing candle.
07 of Living Room with Gray Ottoman and Faux Fur Accessories
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A brightly lit living room with a vaulted ceiling is designed around a large wood-burning fireplace with gray tile. Curved alcoves with wood shelves are built into either side with white and tan seating around the room. A gray upholstered ottoman is placed under a large round brass light fixture. A faux fur runner is draped beneath a wood tray decorated with a large white vase overflowing with pink roses.
08 of Modern Leather Ottoman Decor
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This modern living room features a low gray sofa and matching chair, both of which are accessorized with white, sage green, and pale red throw pillows. A dark red rug rests on the bleached hardwood floors, with a rectangular, sleek, tufted leather ottoman sitting in front of the sofa. A round interwoven tray is accessorized with a white vase filled with pale red flowers.
09 of Round Basket on a Black Flowered Ottoman
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A round wicker basket sits on a black flowered ottoman in this bonus room with a gabled ceiling. A white picture holding dried stems sits next to a candle in the basket. A light-colored rug rests on the dark wood floors in front of a white sofa. Twin white armchairs sit side-by-side on the right-hand side of the room.
10 of White Sectional with Tufted Ottoman Tray Decor
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This living room is illuminated by a large window with a woven roman shade and gray curtains. A large white sectional sits underneath accessorized with white, gray, and brown throw pillows and a brown faux fur throw. In the center rests a white tufted ottoman with a wood tray decorated with a white vase and leaves and stacked books.
11 of Modern Open Concept Room with Leather Ottoman
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A bright, airy kitchen is designed with a large island wrapped in wood and white, solid surface countertops. A low, light gray couch is placed in front of the island, accessorized with white, beige, and navy blue pillows. A leather ottoman sits on a light, traditionally patterned rug with a wood tray set on top. A stoneware vase filled with white flowers serves as ottoman decor.
12 of Plaid Ottomans with Brown and White Blankets And Woven Tray
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The cozy nook of this home is decorated with neutral colors from the white shiplap to the white and beige throw pillows on the wood bench. Three windows illuminate two brown plaid ottomans under a large lantern light fixture. Two layered brown and white blankets are draped on the corner, with a woven rectangular tray placed nearby decorated with a large glass vase filled with leaves.
13 of White Ottoman with Potted Trees
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A dark, traditional rug lies over the golden hardwood floors of this home’s living room. A white sectional sofa wraps around the room, illuminated by a large window hung with a wreath. In the center of the floor is a white ottoman accessorized with a woven tray, three small potted trees, and a neat stack of books.
14 of Decorated Gray Ottoman with Woven Tray
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An open floor plan features a white kitchen with a white subway tile backsplash and lantern light fixture behind a large gray sectional sofa. A matching square ottoman is set in the middle of a large navy blue and white floral rug, the top of which is decorated with a white throw blanket and woven tray. Two orange and white pumpkins and a painted mason jar filled with flowers a set on top.
15 of Oval Tufted Ottoman with Black Oval Tray
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A large picture window with a woven roman shade illuminates this living room with a charcoal gray front door. A white sofa is set underneath with white and blue throw pillows and matching white side tables on each side. A light gray tufted ottoman is decorated with an oval black tray and a blue pottery vase with dried flowers.
16 of Wingback Chair with Matching Ottoman and Decor
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An off-white wingback chair rests in the corner of this room, laid with a blush pink pillow. A matching ottoman is placed at the foot, on which a wood tray rests with an open book on top. A white side table sits nearby, with a lamp, stacked books, and vase of pale pink flowers decorating the space. Behind this sits a large mirror with wood lattice detailing.
17 of Neutral Living Room with Mirrored Ottoman Tray Decor
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A wall of windows illuminates this neutral living room, which is decorated with a light beige couch and patterned pillows. A matching tufted ottoman rests in front, decorated with a large, round mirrored tray with a gold metal edge. A large textured glass vase is filled with white flowers, with two gold heron statues and a gold leaf bowl with costers completing the ottoman decor.
18 of Tan Leather Ottoman with Wood Tray
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A large tan leather ottoman rests on a light traditional rug in the middle of this home’s living room. A round wood ottoman tray decor is placed in the middle with a small potted succulent on top. A white sofa accessorized with multicolored pillows is set against the wall under a drawing of a highland cow.
19 of Teal Plaid Ottoman with Round Wood Tray
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A comfortable leather chair is placed in the corner of this living space, with a potted plant resting nearby. A teal and white plaid ottoman sits in front of a teal sofa, with a round wood tray stacked with woven coasters and a small snake plant on top. On the floor is a shag white rug.
20 of White Living Room with Ottoman Tray Decor
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A round, white tufted ottoman is placed in the center of a white and brown woven rug. A rustic ottoman tray decor is placed in the center, on top of which lays a white potted plant and mirror, white candle, and coasters. Behind the ottoman sits a beige loveseat with a white throw and white and beige throw pillows.
21 of Gray Ottoman Tray Decor
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A large gray ottoman sits on top of a gray and burnt orange rug beneath a large wicker light fixture in this living room. It is surrounded by gray sofas and matching gray chairs accessorized with orange, yellow, and white throw pillows. The top of the ottoman is decorated with a neatly draped beige blanket, on top of which rests a woven tray, stoneware vase with flowers, and book.
22 of White Farmhouse Living Room Chair
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Gray and white farmhouse living room chair is placed next to a wood and white upholstered bench. A round white ottoman coffee table is placed in front of the bench on rustic stained wood flooring.
23 of Country Chic Living Room with Tufted Ottoman
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A rustic countryside living room is decorated with white shiplap and illuminated by windows on each wall. A white sofa and twin white and wood armchairs are centered around a round, white tufted ottoman set with a large wire tray and vase filled with pink and purple flowers. Floral pillows rest on each seat with a large white rug on the floor over hardwood floors.
24 of Woven Ottoman Decorated with Tulip
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A farmhouse-inspired living room features a large brown sectional on a light geometric patterned rug. A extra large woven ottoman is accessorized with a large wooden tray, glass vase filled with tulips, and small potted succulent.
25 of White Sectional Sofa with Matching Ottoman
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Living room with two white windows and wood flooring boasts a white sofa accessorized with a beige knit throw blanket and a matching oversized white ottoman used as a coffee table.
26 of Cushioned Ottoman Paired with a Sectional Couch
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This living room boasts a large gray sectional couch filled with throw pillows. A large clock hangs above the couch. A light-colored cushioned ottoman holds a wicker tray with a bowl and plant in it. The ottoman sits on a dark area rug on top of a warm wood floor.
27 of White Shiplap Living Room with White Ottoman
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A farmhouse living room features white shiplap walls hung with vintage photographs and antique farm tools. The center ottoman is covered with a white slipcover and an antique wood tray. Small vases filled with white and pale orange flowers accessorize the tray.
28 of Round Ottoman Tray Decor with Fabric Pumpkins
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A striped armchair sits next to a tiled fireplace with a rustic wood mantle. On the mantle rests a curved mirror, stoneware jugs, and brass candlesticks. In the center of the room rests a round, white tufted ottoman with a woven tray filled with fabric pumpkins.
29 of Tufted Ottoman Tray Decor with Multicolored Candles
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A white sofa is resting on the wall beneath a hanging metalwork wall art and two black metal lantern sconces. Pale pink and striped blue pillows rest along the back of the sofa, while a white tufted ottoman is placed in front. A round woven basket is set on top of the ottoman with multicolored candles and a small vase of pink flowers.
30 of Grey Farmhouse Sectional Sofa with Ottoman
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Farmhouse living room grey tufted sectional sofa is paired with a matching ottoman coffee table standing on a white and grey vintage rug. The couch is adorned with white throw pillows.
31 of Farmhouse Living Room with Stripped Ottoman
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This farmhouse living room features a whitewashed brick fireplace with a wood beam mantel. A white and gray striped ottoman sits in the center of the room, with a white, burnt orange and brown plaid blanket laid across the top. A square woven ottoman decor tray is accessorized with a pale blue pumpkin, framed by two chairs on either wide.
32 of Floor to Ceiling Whitewash Brick Fireplace
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Stained wood mantel holding ornate gold frame mirrors is mounted to a floor to ceiling whitewash brick fireplace. A round tufted brown leather ottoman coffee table stands in front of the fireplace.
33 of Buffalo Plaid Ottoman Decor
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This home’s living room features white fluted pilasters and cherry hardwood floors, with a brown rug on the floor in front of the fireplace. A white and black buffalo plaid ottoman is placed in the center of the rug, with a white basket and a small potted lavender plant to decorate it.
34 of Office Space with Fireplace Sitting Area
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This office space offers a relaxing ambiance with a fireplace sitting area. A stained wood chair is covered with patterned cushions and a decorative pillow. A gray ottoman sits beside a white framed fireplace that displays white and blue ceramics.
35 of White Vaulted Ceiling with Stained Wood Beams
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A brown leather sectional sofa with an ivory and blue striped ottoman is placed on a blue patterned rug. The living room is lit by a gray wagon wheel chandelier affixed to a white vaulted ceiling with stained wood beams.
