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Choosing the right size ottoman is about more than measurements. It affects how your room flows, how the space feels and how practical it is to live with every day.

Here are the key facts to consider:

Start with the space you have

Measure the area where your ottoman will live.  A good rule of thumb is to leave at least 45-50cm of space between the ottoman and surrounding furniture to allow comfortable movement.

Consider the function

Will it be used as a footrest, a coffee table, extra seating or storage? The more jobs your ottoman needs to do, the more important the size becomes

Get the proportions right

As a guide, your ottoman should be around two-thirds the length of your sofa. This keeps the look balanced and the room feeling open

Expert Tip

One mistake we regularly see is customers sizing an ottoman to the empty floor space rather than to the seating around it.  Avoid this by ensuring all the furniture that you want the ottoman to co-exist with is in place before measuring for your ottoman.

Key Takeaways

• Ensure your other furniture is in place before measuring for your ottoman
• Leave 45-50cm space around your ottoman for great proportions
• Order a custom size ottoman from us if standard sizes don’t work well
• Use masking tape on your floor to visualise the space your new ottoman will occupy