A cube ottoman is a small, square-shaped piece of furniture that consists of a padded or upholstered seat without a back or arms. It is most frequently used as a footstool but there are many different uses for a cube ottoman than this specific purpose.

A cube ottoman provides great storage space for those items you’d rather keep out of sight and not have cluttering up your living or bedroom. Most cube ottomans are designed with a lid that lifts right off of the base, creating a reasonably sized storage area underneath.

Once the area has been filled with items, the top fits easy back on. This is a perfect place to store blankets, remote controls, magazines, children’s toys, and all those other miscellaneous things that always seem to find a way into our homes.

Cube ottomans work very well as stylish end tables or coffee tables, especially in a small apartment that may not otherwise have room for one. Although ottomans often have fabric or leather tops, by simply placing a hard tray on the top, you will be able to use your ottoman to serve appetizers or rest drinks and plates on it.

Another great use for a cube ottoman is to add additional seating to a room without needing to purchase additional furniture, for example, for a party or dinner group. You can also add a splash of color or interesting design element to any room by selecting a style in an interesting pattern or texture.

Cube ottomans come in a variety of different shapes, sizes, and styles. Typically, they are rather small and provide seating or foot support for just one person, but they can be rectangular-shaped or more square. They come upholstered in different fabrics, such as cotton, microfiber, and leather, and of course are available in nearly every color under the sun.

Another huge advantage of decorating and furnishing with cube ottomans is that they are available at many different price points and no matter what your budget, you will be able to find one that will work well in your home, even with leather cube ottomans.

Cube ottomans are readily available at nearly all furniture stores such as Pottery Barn and Crate & Barrel, as well as large retailers like Target and Wal-Mart. They are often stocked in store but can also be purchased on the companies’ websites. Sometimes the websites have a wider product selection than what can be found in stores.