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Are you considering a La-Z-Boy ottoman for your living room or family room? Perhaps you’re looking to relax and put your feet up, but you don’t want a recliner.
A living room ottoman adds a touch of sophistication and versatility that motion furniture can’t always provide. Whether serving as a footrest, extra seating, or a makeshift coffee table, Ottomans offer a myriad of uses while effortlessly enhancing the aesthetic appeal of your home.
According to Sandra El-Nounou, a design consultant at La-Z-Boy Kanata, ottomans add another layer of comfort to a living room that coffee tables are not able to do. "Not only can they be used as legrests, but they can provide storage and an extra seating area if big enough," she says.
At La-Z-Boy Ottawa, Gatineau and Kingston, we’ve helped hundreds of clients furnish their homes with the best ottoman footstools. Although there are several choices available, in this article, we’ll outline our top-selling La-Z-Boy ottomans and help you decide which one is right for you.
Before we delve into the list of La-Z-Boy ottomans, it is important to know what an ottoman is and how it possesses multifunctionality in interior design.
Also called a pouf or a footstool, a living room ottoman can serve many functions. It can serve as a coffee table, add extra seating for guests and provide an ottoman with storage!
Typically characterized by a padded, upholstered top, ottomans offer a comfortable surface for resting your feet or sitting. Their diverse shapes and sizes range from square and rectangular to round and oval, allowing for seamless integration into any space.
There are also ottomans with storage, offering secret compartments beneath the cushioned top, providing convenient solutions for stowing away blankets, pillows, or other items.
One of the most appealing aspects of a living room ottoman is its versatility in design. Whether you prefer a sleek and modern aesthetic, a cozy and traditional feel, or something in between, ottomans come in a vast array of styles, colours, and fabrics to complement any decor scheme.
First up is what Sandra and every other salesperson at La-Z-Boy, considers as the most demanded ottoman in our selection, its the Leo!
This multi-purpose square ottoman offers ample storage and a reversible top – one side with tufted fabric provides additional seating, while the other side converts to a wooden ottoman coffee table.
With wooden feet or casters, Leo is perfect alone as a small ottoman and even better as a four-piece group turning into a large ottoman!
To learn more about the Leo Ottoman, take a look at this article.
2. Roundabout Ottoman
This Roundabout round ottoman, is the only round ottoman on our list, and features an understated style and unlimited possibilities. Sandra says that piece is easy to move around and is perfect for small spaces. "This living room ottoman is designed to complement any décor," she says.
Sandra also says that this ottoman is completely customizable. Create a look all your own with playful prints and pops of colour designed to be mixed and matched.
Whether it’s used as a footrest, extra seating or a cocktail table, the Paxton Ottoman is hard to resist. This large ottoman is cozy and casual, yet with a clean and structured look. Pair it with any other Paxton furniture family product or virtually any other piece in your room.
Its versatile design allows you to customize it with your choice of fabrics and finishes to fit your style and decor. If you’re looking for a neutral choice, the Paxton looks great as a white ottoman.
The Paxton furniture family also includes a chair & a half, a loveseat, a sofa and a sectional. To learn more about the Paxton Furniture Family, take a look at this article.
Last but not least on our list is the Laurel Ottoman, a traditional square ottoman with button tufting detailing. Attractive with its button details and comfortable luxurious cushioning, you can pair this large ottoman with the matching Laurel furniture frame of your choosing. A great size for relaxing and perfect to use as a coffee table or extra seating when needed.
The Laurel furniture family also includes a chair & a half and a sofa. To learn more about the Laurel Furniture Family, take a look at this article.
These five best-selling living room ottomans offer a good overview of the best ottoman footstools La-Z-Boy has to offer. Some provide storage and extra seating, and some can be used as a cocktail table.
With contrasting welts and several wood finish options, a La-Z-Boy ottoman is the ultimate multitasker. our extensive line of living room ottomans provides opportunities to those who wish to improve comfort while still complimenting their design style.
The quality, style and variety La-Z-Boy has to offer will ensure you find the perfect match for your needs. We are happy to help you navigate all the options and tailor an accent chair that is just right for you at any one of our furniture stores in Ottawa, Gatineau and Kingston.