DIY ottoman from old things: step-by-step instructions for those who want to save money

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It may seem to you that it is impossible to surprise someone with such a completely ordinary piece of furniture as an ottoman, but it is not! The advantage of an upholstered chair is that it is not only easy to manufacture, but also multifunctional. On a homemade chair, you can read or lie down, arrange a cozy corner for your pet, or even store some little things.

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You can combine business with pleasure - get rid of the trash and get an unusual chair

The content of the article

1 What is an ottoman and why is it easy to do it yourself
2 Ideas for making a pouf with your own hands from improvised means
3 Making an ottoman with your own hands from plastic bottles step by step
4 Ottoman in the children's room from a bottle from a cooler of 20 liters
5 How to make an ottoman out of a tire with your own hands
6 Making an ottoman from an old bucket
7 An ottoman made of a cable reel
8 Options for making do-it-yourself ottomans for the bedroom
9 Soft square ottoman
10 Crochet round pouf
11 Ottoman bag: can be bought, but easy to sew with your own hands
12 Do-it-yourself assembly and decoration techniques for ottomans on a rigid frame for the hallway
13 Ottoman on wheels with a box for small items
14 Pouf from an old stool
15 Ottomans on a wooden frame: video

What is an ottoman and why is it easy to do it yourself

Many years ago, when ordinary chairs had not yet come into use on a permanent basis, and things had to be put somewhere, ottomans were invented in the eastern part of Europe. This piece of furniture was used as an addition to the bed, a soft stool on which to change clothes and put things. Before the advent of ottomans, this function was performed by ordinary boxes. Over time, storage furniture changed, became smaller and more mobile, and then completely became a full-fledged interior detail and sometimes even a luxury item.

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A classic ottoman used in European homes - an oval chair without legs, but a rigid backing

The basis is the most important thing in a good ottoman. You can save money and make this piece of furniture yourself, using anything you want: a piece of board, cardboard, a tire from a car wheel, or even the most ordinary box.

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Important! It is best to use a reliable, sturdy base as the main material and frame for the future ottoman, which will not fall apart if an adult sits on it.

It may seem that there is no need to bother so much if you can buy ready-made furniture in a store. However, often, after the repairs have already been made and it is the turn of buying furniture, people find that the ottoman in the store does not match the color of the curtains or bedspread.

You can make furniture of any shape and color yourself, and in order not to be mistaken, you should first study the photos and find the ideal option that can be repeated.

PHOTO: decorexpro.com The ottoman that you buy in the store may differ in shades from curtains and bed linen, and may not have unusual decorative elements such as hand sewing

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The ottoman that you buy in the store may differ in shades from curtains and bedding, and may not have unusual decorative elements such as hand sewing.

Ideas for making a pouf with your own hands from improvised means

You can use completely different materials, for example, what should have gone to the trash heap long ago - old jeans, pieces of fabric and everything that is lying around underfoot.

PHOTO: avatars.mds.yandex.net The basis for a bedside upholstered chair can be made even from old pillowcases

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The base for a bedside upholstered chair can even be made from old pillowcases

Making an ottoman with your own hands from plastic bottles step by step

Plastic bottles are stockpiled in abundance in many apartments, but rather than throwing them out, simple furniture can be made. People have long learned to make plastic frames for sofas and beds, not to mention such a simple thing as an ottoman. To get furniture suitable for use, you should study the technology and follow the instructions.

Advice! In order for the future ottoman to get a beautiful shape, it is necessary to prepare all materials and bottles in advance. Plastic is laid out in the cold, if it's winter outside, or in the refrigerator. The bottle is closed in cold air, kept for several minutes, and then the temperature is drastically changed by placing it on a hot battery. Thanks to this processing method, the bottle acquires an ideal shape and becomes more dense.

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	Prepared bottles are pulled together in one pile and tied with tape or twine, you should get a tight, non-crumbling cylinder.
	The workpiece is placed on a cardboard or board, outlined, and then the base is cut out strictly according to the workpiece, of a suitable size. Cotton wool or foam rubber and fabric are stretched on one such circle, the bottom of the ottoman should be obtained. The whole structure is fastened with tape or glue-moment. In order to secure the ottoman for sure, it is recommended to additionally use a string and wrap the bottles with it several times.
	The whole structure is wrapped in foam rubber. Using a thread and an awl, you need to sew the foam rubber and fix it on the workpiece.
	The seat is made of thick cardboard or board.
	A cover is put on the finished ottoman, which can be sewn from anything.

Ottoman in the children's room from a bottle from a cooler of 20 liters

If there is an empty large-volume water bottle in the house, you can make a very reliable and durable pouf out of it that will withstand not only a child, but also an adult.

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One container is sawn in half, another, whole, is inserted into it, after which the structure is glued

The finished empty bottle must also be covered with foam rubber, after which pillowcases or sewn covers are put on the ottoman and sewn up.

How to make an ottoman out of a tire with your own hands

The process of creating poufs for a room from a tire can be called the simplest, since you only need to prepare the surface and cover it with improvised means.

Stages of work:

The outlines of the future pouf are outlined with a pencil on plywood.
Using a jigsaw, you need to cut out a circle and use nails to nail the workpiece to the tire.
A string is twisted on a wooden base, for this you need to glue the end of the thread to the very center, and wind the rope, gradually gluing it.
If the cord suddenly runs out, you can attach a new string with glue.
When the whole tire is glued, you need to attach from below or the same piece plywood, or legs.
You can paint the finished pouf with acrylic paint.

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Work stages

Making an ottoman from an old bucket

If there is a leaky bucket lying around in the shed or on the balcony, you can not rush to throw it away, but use it to create furniture for your home.

To get a beautiful pouf, you need to follow the instructions:

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	The handle is separated from the bucket, then it is worth preparing all the materials that are available at home: a glue gun, synthetic winterizer, fabric, strong rope.
	A large twine or rope can be pre-painted with paint.
	From the top, the bucket is coated with glue, after which a rope is wound around it.
	Prepare soft covers in advance. One circle should follow the shape of the bottom, and the other should follow the shape of the wide part of the bucket and the sides.
	Any edges of the string that remain sticking out can be hidden under the fabric.
	Instead of a bucket lid, thick cardboard covered with fabric is applied. The top of the bucket should be made soft with padding polyester. It is recommended that you make some padding, leaving room to prevent the seat cushion from falling into the bucket.
	For beauty, you can glue a button to the center of the seat, as is done on decorative pillows.
	A small piece of cloth is glued to the bottom of the lid. Now we glue the soft cover to the standard one so that the side is on top.
	With the help of a rope, you can complete the work and make a beautiful edging.

An ottoman made of a cable reel

For those who use the space of the apartment completely and love multifunctional things, an ottoman made from a coil can be an ideal option.

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Such a piece of furniture will not take up much space.

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Even a small cache can be organized in such a pouf.

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These poufs are suitable for any interior

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The home library can fit perfectly right under the seat

It is very easy to make a pouf from a coil, since the base is almost ready. All that remains is to make a soft seat and attach it. The main thing is to make sure that the structure is stable, especially if it will stand in the children's room.

Options for making do-it-yourself ottomans for the bedroom

Initially, furniture such as a pouf was invented exclusively for bedrooms... Representatives of the aristocracy folded clothes for the day on a bedside pouf and changed into sleepwear.

The pouf was also used in a different way, the aristocrat, tired for the day, fell on the bed and put his feet on the pouf, and the servant took off his shoes. Today, poufs are not only in bedrooms, but also in living rooms, as well as in children's rooms and are multifunctional furniture.

Soft square ottoman

The most common and classic version in Europe is a square pouf, upholstered with soft material. For the base, you can choose a regular box or a thick wooden box.

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An alternative option, which can also be made at home, is a multifunctional pouf with a hinged lid, under which shoes or other things are stored

Today, soft square chairs are not used to take off your shoes. The owners of the house put clothes or books on the pouf, use them instead of a bedside table, or let their pets - dogs and cats - soak up the soft pouf.

Crochet round pouf

A common option today is a round crocheted pouf. You can also use large plastic bottles or cardboard as a base. A soft chair is stuffed with old rags, padding polyester or any other materials, but it is important to take into account the strength of the thread.

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Ottoman bag: can be bought, but easy to sew with your own hands

Before you sew the bag yourself, you should make sure that there are enough extra rags in the house, since you will need a lot of them. In addition, you need to prepare a huge amount of filler.

To make things easier, you can buy a bag of cheap styrofoam. These are lightweight and non-wrinkling balls that fill the pouf. They easily conform to the shape of the human body, providing a comfortable seating position.

The process of sewing a cover and stuffing a pouf is not difficult, but in order not to make a mistake, you should read the video instruction in advance:

Do-it-yourself assembly and decoration techniques for ottomans on a rigid frame for the hallway

You can put a homemade pouf not only in the room, but also in the hallway, where it most often serves instead of a chair for changing shoes. You can choose different options as a frame base - boxes, spools or bottles.

PHOTO: auchan.ru Most often, the poufs in the hallway have a special device in the form of a tongue so that you can quickly open the lid and hide something in the chair

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Most often, poufs in the hallway have a special device in the form of a "tongue" in order to quickly open the lid and hide something in the chair

Ottoman on wheels with a box for small items

Multifunctionality is a trend today, so an ordinary seating pouf can be turned into an excellent storage area or even a bedside table, especially if you attach wheels to it.

The process is surprisingly simple, and the result exceeds all expectations. The main task is to make a strong and reliable frame. It is best to use wood blanks or parcel boxes made from plywood.

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Pallet pouf option

If the finished structure is not available, you can make it yourself using several thin boards. First, a base is created, which can be round, square or even diamond-shaped.

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First of all, prepare the base

Pouf from an old stool

If there are several old stools in the house, you can not rush for a new one, but use a blank and make a chic pouf out of it. A base is cut out of fabric, which is stuffed with padding polyester. You can use a knitted pillowcase, denim, or any other fabric in your home.

To make a comfortable and beautiful pouf, it is not necessary to construct a frame, you can simply use the seat cushions from the chairs, fill them with padding polyester and sew a beautiful cover.