In almost every modern interior you can find such an interesting thing as an ottoman. This piece of furniture is completely optional, but how much coziness and comfort it can give. A charming alternative to chairs, a soft and comfortable pouffe can fit into almost any room, regardless of the style or direction of its design. With the help of ottomans, you can revive or change the interior of a room, when, for example, the old one is already tired and you want something new, but there is neither time nor finances for cardinal changes. Today we will talk about how to make a do-it-yourself ottoman from chipboard with a lid. Our classic square pouffe will fit perfectly into any interior design, and thanks to its functionality it will be a good help for storing many things.

You may ask: why waste your time on making your own pouffe, when it is much faster and easier to buy it in any furniture store that sells dozens of models for every taste? Perhaps you are right, but on the other hand, what could be better than creating an original item with your own hands that will decorate your life and serve you faithfully for many years. But, most importantly, it will be in a single copy, amazing and unique, made with a soul and a positive attitude, which means it will bring positive energy to your home. And all this without significant financial costs. A do-it-yourself pouffe will not only become an original highlight of the room, but will also play the role of comfortable and practical furniture.

Our master class will tell you how to make an ottoman that you can use as a footrest, an additional soft seat, as well as a small piece of furniture for storing things. This option is ideal for a dressing table in the hallway or bedroom - a soft seat will add comfort during morning or evening procedures, and a convenient inner storage box will help you place all your hairdressing accessories - accessories and hair styling tools, as well as other little things.

Plywood pouffe

Pouffe with tool box

The main material that we will use is 16 mm chipboard. Upholstery fabric is selected depending on your own preferences, as well as on the overall design style of the room. Today, on the network in the public domain, you can see many photos of examples of ottomans made of vinyl, eco-leather, suede, velor, fur and other materials. Perhaps they will help you choose the best option for yourself.

In addition, you will need the following materials:

• timber 40x40 cm - 1.5 m;
• furniture rollers with screws - 4 pcs.;
• 2 butt hinges for hinged lid and 30 mm screws;
• wood glue;
• metal corners - 8 pcs;
• screws 4x30 mm - about 40 pcs;
• thin synthetic winterizer - 2 meters;
• foam rubber.

For work, we will use the tools:

• screwdriver or electric drill;
• construction stapler or hammer with furniture nails;
• tape measure, ruler and pencil;
• hacksaw.

Stages of work

Most importantly, do everything with pleasure. Only then you are guaranteed an excellent result and achievement of your goal. In a bad mood, it is better not to start work, but to postpone it until better times.

But if you are serious and have already stocked up with everything you need, then let's start.

We make blanks

From the prepared chipboard sheet, it is necessary to cut 6 pieces 400 by 400 mm in size for the bottom, top and side walls of the ottoman. We take a timber from a tree and cut it into 4 parts. From foam rubber we cut out the soft part of the ottoman measuring 400 by 400 mm.

Side walls

Assembling the frame

Chipboard sheets are fastened together with metal corners. To increase rigidity and reliability, four wooden beams must be glued to all internal corners. On the front side of the structure, we screw self-tapping screws into the bars, while the caps should be slightly drowned in chipboard sheets in order to avoid tearing the upholstery in the future.

Self-tapping screws

Bottom fixing

To soften the sharp corners of the box, which ultimately can contribute to the rapid wiping of the fabric, we wrap the outer walls of the ottoman with padding polyester, gluing it to them.

Glue for syntapon

Gluing the walls with syntapon

Frame upholstery

Using a furniture stapler, we attach the fabric chosen for upholstery to the upper and lower parts of the ottoman, carefully turning the corners as shown in the photo.

Attaching the fabric

We turn the corners

We steam the junctions of the two parts of the fabric with an iron.

Need an iron

Steaming the joints of the fabric

Fixing the bottom of the box

Along the perimeter of the lower part of the resulting frame, it is necessary to walk with glue and attach the bottom of the ottoman.

Glue treatment of the inner surface

Screw self-tapping screws into the ends of the bars. Let the glue dry a little, and then use the screws to attach the furniture rollers to the bottom.

seat manufacturing

In our case, the seat will act as a cover for the interior space of the ottoman. But at the same time, it should be soft and comfortable. To do this, take a piece of synthetic winterizer and glue it to one side of the chipboard blank. Glue a sheet of foam rubber on top and upholster with a cloth.

Cover cloth wrap

Using upholstery fabric to hide staples

In order for our seat to be folding, it is necessary to attach two butt loops on both sides of its inner part. The same loops are attached to the inside of the two sides of the box.

Hinge attachment

Cover fixing

Additional features

To improve the functionality of your pouf, you can add an additional box to its interior space. This will keep in order all the small items that you plan to store in the ottoman.

It is necessary to measure and cut out two strips from a chipboard sheet 16 mm thick, which, using self-tapping screws, are attached from two opposite sides inside the pouffe structure.

Limiter for inner box

Inner puff box made of plywood

Next, from plywood or chipboard sheets with a thickness of 12-16 mm, you need to cut blanks and assemble a box with an internal partition. To make it easier to get the container, you can attach handles to it. Thus, you got two additional drawers that can be easily removed from the box to gain access to the rest of the things stored in the ottoman.

Here you can watch a video review of the independent production of a pouffe from chipboard. The option we have proposed is one of the simplest and most inexpensive, which even a novice home master can easily handle.

Transformer ottoman 5 in 1 belongs to multifunctional furniture and is a panacea for modern people who are accustomed to convenience and spaciousness at the same time. You won’t surprise anyone with furniture on the principle of nesting dolls, as in the photo, the proposed apartments for living are becoming smaller, and the furniture market is replenished with cutting-edge inventions that allow you to create a comfortable atmosphere in the room without taking up much space.

The phrases 2 in 1, 3 in 1 have become familiar, but 5 in 1 makes you think. The video in this article demonstrates the advantages of a small-sized transforming ottoman, which turns into a table, sofa, armchair, bed, couch, TV stand, mini-bar, etc. with a flick of the wrist.

At first glance, the differences between a simple ottoman and a transformer are not striking. It seems to be the same regular in the bedroom, living room, hallway, but 5-7 extra centimeters in size allow you to get amazing results.

So:

• The transformer ottoman can consist of 5 stools and then, when assembled, a soft cube-shaped pouffe appears before your eyes. Ease of movement is ensured by wheels-rollers. All seats and stool heights are the same size. For the manufacture, a stainless mirror pipe, artificial leather of various colors and shades are used, allowing you to choose an ottoman for a specific room interior. The dimensions of this design in the assembled state are 47x47x47 cm, the seat of the stool is 42x42 cm, the height is 41.5 cm.
• It is quite difficult to compare transforming ottomans with a full-fledged sleeping place for daily use, but they are quite sufficient for short-term accommodation of overstayed relatives. Such a product includes a rather simple design of a transforming ottoman, it is also a tea table, a couch, a bed, a sofa and other necessary pieces of furniture. It is made in the form of a hollow structure, reminiscent of a packing box for fruit, that is, the bottom is made of planks stuffed through 40-50 mm. Inside the box, 3 interconnected soft pillows comfortably fit, moreover, one of them is fixed to the other two with a zipper, and these two are laid out like a book. From above, the soft insides are covered with a lid, which, when removed, acts as a small table. The legs are recessed into the lid of the table and, if necessary, are simply removed into the light. All other elements freely transform into the above items.

• A cheerful company of almost a dozen kids will easily fit on one comfortable, soft ottoman, as in the picture above, reminiscent of a tangerine. Comfortable poufs are connected by a zipper, and the insides are filled with soft filler. The top is decorated with a two-tone removable fabric cover. It can be easily removed and washed, and its main feature is that its “slices” can be combined in completely different ways. By connecting several slices with a zipper, you can comfortably relax on a sofa, armchair, bed, or just sit on horseback. Children are simply delighted with this invention, and when guests suddenly arrive, you can borrow this item from them and arrange gatherings, remembering youth. An unusual combination of colors and a unique design can decorate any space, even in the office, country house, kindergarten or school. Although it can be assumed that at school such a subject is unlikely to last long in good condition.
• Transformer ottoman bed - a newfangled invention, consists of a wooden base, ceilings and soft upholstery. Various materials serve as upholstery: upholstery fabric, leather (see), leatherette, leatherette and many other products. The given opportunities to order a padded stool allow you to get a product that meets the wishes of customers. The price of a pouffe bed will increase if it is equipped with a folding mechanism, the cost of which depends on the complexity of the design. Sales statistics show that designs that allow you to sit near a table have gained the most popularity, which then quickly disappears, turning into a constituent element of an ottoman.

Guess what's hidden there

So:

• Transformer ottoman table is a puzzle for friends who are pleasantly surprised when a small piece of furniture turns into a roomy product that allows a large company to relax.
• Comfort and functionality are the foundations of a well-thought-out interior, but the external design is also of no small importance, allowing you to effectively and organically fit this cozy piece of furniture into the overall picture. It doesn’t matter what is hidden inside the ottoman and how it transforms, because it is much more often assembled, so there are 5 simple decorating rules when choosing.

1. The ottoman table is matched to the color of the walls. Those who like to plan mentally and select accessories before arranging furniture must use this technique. When all the furniture and walls are in harmony with each other, those entering immediately feel it and understand that the owners have a sense of taste and proportion.
2. A ready-made set of furniture is purchased and with the help of a banner of the ottoman you like or by making it with your own hands, it is easy to fit it into the interior.

Attention: The selected upholstery does not necessarily harmonize only with upholstered furniture, its coloring can reflect a wardrobe, cabinet, table.

1. An example is a combination such as a table top in the kitchen and an ottoman, a transformer table, a headboard, an ottoman or a bench, table legs, an ottoman or an ottoman.
2. Textiles are a win-win option and a magic wand that can transform a room beyond recognition. Pillows, a bedspread, curtains (see), bed linen are selected to match the ottoman.
3. The ottoman and accessories fill the room and give it personality, being a link in the overall environment. The color of the pouffe emphasizes the picture at the head of the bed, the pattern on the vase, the carpet, or, on the contrary, creates the appropriate atmosphere around the bright ottoman.
4. The instruction recommends using an ottoman as a bright accent, which is sometimes so lacking in a room.

Aesthetics and practicality

• and it is not necessary to use fabrics of the same color.
• An ottoman made of plastic bottles allows you to save on stuffing material.
• Ottomans from old clothes that are out of fashion are not a fairy tale or fantasy, but a very convenient and noticeable element of the situation.
• Soft ottomans are made of any shape from a ball to a pear, more complex designs have boxes for all sorts of little things, but all these products have one thing in common - they cannot be transformed.
• “Brevity is the sister of talent”, the statement also applies to simple forms in the furniture business. Take at least 4 soft pillows of a square shape and the same size. These simple shapes can be folded into any combination as needed. Armchair, couch, sofa, bed, ottoman and - a minimum of space occupied.

Attention: The right choice would be the decision to acquire two such ottomans in order to accommodate everyone at the right time.

• Some models are equipped with wheels, which makes it easier to move around the room.

Sometimes you really want to update the interior, give it a new style, and additional pieces of furniture will become the most suitable assistants in this matter. And if it’s easier to buy a wardrobe or a sofa in a store, then making an ottoman with your own hands is very simple.

Ottomans came to us from the East many centuries ago, and immediately gained popularity. In the recent past, they occupied an important place in urban apartments with small footage, since they simultaneously served as a table, an armchair, and a footstool.

Homemade ottomans have a lot of advantages compared to store-bought ones. You can choose the appropriate shape, size, color and type of material. In addition, in the manufacture of such an ottoman, you can use any means at hand, and such a piece of furniture will cost you almost free.

Soft ottomans: simple and easy from what is at hand

Taking up the manufacture of an ottoman, tune in to the fact that you can handle such a simple and easy job without much worries, and we will help you with practical recommendations and advice. You will need:

• Sewing machine;
• Textile;
• stuffing material;
• Paper to apply the pattern.

First, prepare a pattern using the diagram below. Lines B and C on it indicate the places where the paper is folded. It also shows how the template will look in expanded form.

• 1. Take the unfolded template and attach it to the fabric. You will need to cut 8 identical pieces of fabric. In order not to spend money on new material, use old clothes.
  2. On each blank, bend an acute corner inward by 5-6 cm and sew so that after assembling the pouffe, an octagonal hole remains in the upper part, into which the stuffing will be placed.
  3. Stitch the blanks from the inside in pairs to each other (during cutting, do not forget to leave a seam allowance of 1 cm over the size of the pattern). Thus, you will get 4 parts from 2 blanks stitched together on one side.
  4. Sew 2 pieces in the same way: these will be the two halves of your pouffe. Sew them together and turn the cover inside out.
  5. Stuff the finished pouf cover with the selected material (it can even be scraps of fabric). Cut another piece to fit the remaining hole, finish the edges and sew by hand.

Tip: It is not necessary to use fabric of the same color for the ottoman. A multi-colored ottoman will enliven the interior, especially in a children's or teenage room.

Such an ottoman is very soft and light, small children will be happy to play with it, and you do not have to worry about their safety.

An even simpler scheme for making an ottoman

There is not always time and desire to mess around with patterns, so we offer you another, very simple option.

1. Cut out 2 circles from the fabric. Their diameter should be equal to the diameter of the top and bottom of the product. Don't forget to leave seam allowances!
2. Now cut out 2 rectangular pieces of the same size. Their width will be the height of the pouffe, and their length will be half the circumference of the upper and lower parts.
3. Sew the rectangular parts together across the width on one side to make a long ribbon. Baste one of the circles to it and stitch along the seam. Do the same with the second round. If the seam is not even or neat enough, you can sheathe it with a decorative border.

In this way, you will quickly and easily make a pouffe cover that is easy to stuff with any suitable material. It remains only to sew a zipper into the unstitched edges of a rectangular tape.

In the same way, you can make a cube-shaped pouffe. The only difference is that the pieces need to be square in shape, and for the sides you will need four pieces of fabric instead of two. Sew the details together, and in order to more clearly indicate the edges of the cube, use a canvas in a contrasting color. A denser fabric will give extra elasticity and help keep the shape.

Please note: a synthetic winterizer and foam rubber are perfect for stuffing such a pouffe. These materials do not deform and keep their shape perfectly.

Make a hole through which you will place the stuffing material from the bottom of the pouffe so that it is invisible. Optionally, you can stitch it tightly after the pouffe is stuffed, or sew in a zipper to be able to change the material if necessary.

We use improvised means: an ottoman made of plastic bottles

This option will allow you to significantly save on stuffing materials. The interior space of the ottoman is filled with plastic bottles. So, you will need to stock up on the following:

• Plastic bottles of the same shape and volume;
• Thick cardboard (use cardboard boxes, just make sure that they are not damaged);
• or synthetic winterizer (you can also use insulation or several layers of dense fabric);
• Scotch;
• Glue;
• Scissors.

Cut out two identical circles of the diameter you need from cardboard - these will be the top and bottom of the ottoman. Set the bottles on the bottom circle so that they fill the entire space and tie them tightly with tape. Cover with the top circle and rewind with tape so that all the parts are evenly and firmly connected to each other.

The base is ready, now we start finishing the ottoman.

1. From the insulation (foam rubber, synthetic winterizer), cut out two circles and a rectangle. Details should be slightly larger than the base elements, taking into account seam allowances. Connect them together and sew by hand with tight stitches.
2. Sew a cover for your ottoman according to the same principle as in the second paragraph of this article.
3. You can add an additional functional element in the form of a strap to the finished product. It will make it easier to carry and will surely appeal to children who will be happy to carry such an ottoman with them as a toy.
4. If you plan to make an ottoman that you will use yourself, take a denser fabric for the cover and insert a border along the seams. For a children's ottoman, you will need soft material with colorful colors. It is advisable to use a denser layer of foam rubber.

This ottoman is not only easy to perform. By making it yourself, you will save yourself from the need to recycle plastic bottles, and this is already a great reason to take part in the fight for a clean environment!

A new look at old things: we make furniture from clothes

This is not a fairy tale or fantasy, an old sweater can really turn into an original ottoman, not only very comfortable, but also a noticeable element of the interior. Making such a piece of furniture is very simple, because the main condition is an original, bright, beautiful or funny pattern on a sweater that you will use in your work.

So, you will need:

• A sweater that you will no longer wear, but it is a pity to throw it away;
• Scissors;
• Threads and a needle;
• Felt;
• Fabric for the cover (lining material is perfect);
• Styrofoam for stuffing.

From the felt, cut the bottom of the ottoman into a round or square shape. This part will serve as the primary blank. Take the sweater and turn the sleeves inside out, sew the remaining holes with an even seam. Sew the felt blank to the bottom of the sweater to make a bag-cover.

Tip: Using plain sweaters with large ribbed knits, such as rhombuses or braids, you will get an amazing classic-vintage ottoman that will look great in any interior. Such knitted patterns are suitable for square and rectangular shapes.

Now you need to prepare a cover made of lining dense fabric for expanded polystyrene. If your primary blank of felt is round, then you will need one piece of fabric of the required size (for example, 50 cm wide and 70 cm long), but if you decide to make a square ottoman, then calculate the required dimensions for four parts.

Sew all the pieces together, and leave a hem at the top for the lace, which will tighten the lace after you fill it with stuffing. The cover should be filled after you place it inside the sweater. Tighten the lace as tight as possible so that the filler does not wake up, straighten the sweater and enjoy your new piece of furniture!

Non-standard solutions in the manufacture of ottomans

Soft ottomans can be of any shape, even spherical. It will be just a great option for, which will become one of your child's favorite toys.

An ottoman ball is easy enough to make yourself, for this you will need:

• Sewing machine;
• Threads;
• Needle;
• Scissors;
• High density fabric, two colors;
• Graph paper for pattern making;
• Polyethylene;
• Silicone filler in the form of balls.

The process of creating an ottoman ball consists of the following steps:

• 1. First of all, you need to make a pattern on graph paper, observing the required dimensions. To make it easier, use a round object, such as a large balloon or floor lamp shade. Measure its circumference, and divide the resulting size in half. Divide this number into 5 parts so that 3 middle and 2 extreme are the same size. You will get the diameter of the base in the form of a circle and the width of the stripes that make up the spherical cover of the ottoman.
  2. Transfer the resulting markup to the item you have chosen, starting with the circle part. Draw the next line down the pre-calculated bandwidth.
  3. Take it, cut it along one side and cut off the bottom. Straighten and lay on the marks of the first strip, secure the edges with tape. Transfer a quarter of the strip to polyethylene and cut it out. In the same way, prepare the part of the middle strip. Transfer the pieces to graph paper before cutting.
  4. Now the details of the ottoman need to be cut out of fabric in two colors, leaving 1 cm for a seam allowance. Sew them into strips, leaving one side open, and iron them out.
  5. Attach the first strip to the round piece. The ends of the strip must exactly converge with each other. Stitch them and connect the round base with the strip with a seam, stepping back 1 cm from the edge.
  6. Sew a similar blank for the opposite side of the cover and stitch to the middle strip. At the same time, do not overfill the ends of the middle strip. In the same way, grind the second semicircular blank with a middle stripe and iron the seams.

The cover for the ottoman-ball is ready, you just have to fill it with filler. To make the shape elastic, add small pieces inside. Close the hole with a hidden seam.

We complicate the task: a wooden ottoman with a box for all sorts of little things

If you have skills in working as a carpenter, then you can easily make a fairly simple, but very beautiful and functional ottoman with a wooden drawer on wheels. In such an ottoman you can put toys, magazines, shoes or clothes. For it you will need:

• laminated board or chipboard sheet for making a circle with a diameter of 30 cm and 4 rectangles 40 X 33 cm;
• 4 wooden beams with dimensions 4 x 8 x 8 cm;
• PVA glue;
• furniture wheels - 4 pcs;
• metal corners - 4 pcs;
• self-tapping screws;
• screwdriver (screwdriver, drill);
• foam rubber for stuffing;
• fabric for the design of the cover;
• sewing machine.

Take the pre-cut chipboards and connect them to make a box 40 x 40 cm wide and 30 cm high. Additional glue the joints.

Place on the bottom corners of the box. Fix them with self-tapping screws, smearing with glue for a more reliable fastening. Attach furniture wheels to these bars. Install the cover with glue and screws.

The frame of the ottoman is ready, now you need to sew the cover. Take a special furniture fabric, it wears out less. According to the shape of the lid, open the top of the cape, and sew a strip of fabric 10 cm along the contour. Here you can also sew ruffles, drapery, canvas to your liking.

Lay a layer of foam rubber on the cover of the ottoman to ensure softness. Pull the cover over the top. For its implementation, you can use any fabrics and decorative elements.

Video about creating an ottoman with your own hands

As you can see, it is very easy to make an ottoman with your own hands, and the photos that we posted in this article will help you. Share with us in the comments your experience in the manufacture of such pieces of furniture, and we will be happy to discuss with you all the subtleties and features of such work! Comfort to your home!

Who would not like to update the interior of an apartment or house? In such cases, various additional furniture is used. Traditional sofas are much easier to buy in a furniture store, but ottomans are more interesting to make yourself. You can learn how to make an ottoman with your own hands from this article.

The ottoman appeared in Eastern Europe many centuries ago, the birthplace of ottomans is the East. These items quickly gained great popularity. Recently, they were given an important place in small city apartments - a soft ottoman is multifunctional.

Someone will say, why do it yourself, if now you can buy everything? Yes, this is true, but home-made furniture has a lot of advantages compared to factory-made furniture. So, the color, size, shape, type of upholstery is independently selected. For the production of poufs, any improvised materials that are in the house are suitable. So, you can make puffs with almost no investment. See how easy it is to make a pouffe with your own hands from different materials.

Before starting work, you need to tune in to simplicity and ease. For those who decide to make poufs with their own hands, master classes by the best needlewomen will help in their work - all operations are described step by step. So, the following is necessary for work - this is a sewing machine, fabrics, stuffing materials, and also paper. A pattern template is applied to it.

How to make a soft pouf:

1. First of all, we will make a pattern - there are many options, they are easy to find and choose what you like. Then the template is transferred to paper, and then to the fabric. Eight blanks are cut according to the template from the prepared fabric. You can buy new fabric or use old clothes as material.

2. On each of the eight blanks, an angle is folded inward by 5-6 cm, and then stitched. This is done so that after assembly a hole is obtained in the upper part - through it the stuffing will be laid into the puffs.

3. Then we sew the workpieces from the wrong side with each other in pairs. In the process of cutting, do not forget to leave an allowance - 1 cm from the size of the pattern. So, you should get 4 parts.

4. Two more elements are also sewn - these are two halves of the product. Then they are stitched together and the product is turned inside out. The finished cover is stuffed with pre-selected material, and then another piece is cut out according to the shape and size of the remaining hole and manually sewn to the cover.

Sewing a cover for an ottoman is not difficult at all, and the result is cute and original furniture. It is not necessary to use fabrics of the same color - multi-colored products will make the interior more alive. Especially different colors are relevant for children's rooms. A bright pouf will appeal to young children - they will play with it.

On video: soft handmade pouf

Classic ottoman

We make ottomans with our own hands in a classic style:

1. It is recommended to start with the legs. To do this, take two boards - the length is 48 cm, the section is 5 × 5 cm. They are cut at 45 degrees, and then knocked together - the result should be a cross. Then another bar is glued to the cross with glue on wood - its length is 35 cm. For reliability, it can also be fixed with a self-tapping screw. The same crosspiece is attached to this bar.

2. The seat is made of plywood or chipboard - they take material 10 mm thick, dimensions - 40 × 60 cm. Foam rubber is placed under the plywood sheet. The layer thickness is 10 cm. Foam rubber is also laid - the material must be cut off with a certain margin so that it bends. The foam rubber must be bent and nailed to the plywood sheet. Take upholstery fabric and fasten from the wrong side of the sheet. Upholstery is best fixed with decorative nails.

3. Cross-beam boards are additionally nailed to the crosses. Then the wooden structure is treated with stain. The seat is attached to the base and legs. The result is a cute pouf.

Option from an old tire

Motorists in the garage accumulate tires - they will make original furniture. Let's see how to make a round ottoman with your own hands:

1. Take plywood and cut two round pieces out of it. One circle should measure the inner diameter of the tire, the second is cut out along the outer diameter. The legs are made according to the pattern. The template is circled and the workpiece is cut out from a suitable board. For a do-it-yourself ottoman, you will need four elements.

2. The legs are fixed on a circle with a large diameter - this is the base. Details are fixed at the same intervals. You can strengthen the structure with bars. Pre-blanks for the legs are painted and glued to the base. Additionally, you can strengthen the fastening with corners.

3. Then a layer of glue is applied to the base with legs and a tire with a rim is applied on top. Next, the glue is smeared on the cover, and also glued to the top of the wheel. Then the tire is wrapped and pasted over with a rope - you can glue it on hot glue. Great if you use a rope of different colors. After that, the legs are painted.

These pieces of furniture will not be too soft, but this is an original solution that can decorate any interior.

On video: do-it-yourself pouffe from a car tire.

Wooden model with storage box

For manufacturing, you must have skills in working with wood. It will be a practical and soft ottoman with a convenient and multifunctional drawer. Wheels will be installed at the bottom for better movement.

For production, a laminated chipboard is required - a circle will be made from it (circle diameter 30 cm), and 4 rectangular blanks (dimensions 40 × 33 cm). You should also prepare four bars with a section of 4x8x8 cm. You will need glue, furniture wheels, fasteners, self-tapping screws. Of the tools, only screwdrivers are required, but a drill or a screwdriver is better. Foam rubber will be used for stuffing, fabrics for decoration.

To sew covers for an ottoman with your own hands, it is advisable to have a sewing machine available. Consider a step-by-step instruction:

1. Take sheets of chipboard and connect them to make a box. At the joints, the box is glued. Bars are placed at the lower corners, fixed with self-tapping screws and additionally coated with glue. Wheels are fixed on the bars from below. The cover is attached with screws and glue. The frame is ready - now you need to decorate what has been done.

2. They take furniture fabrics - they are less prone to wear. According to the shape of the lid of the box, a pattern is made for the upper part of the cape. A strip of fabric 10 cm wide is sewn to it and we sew a cape. How to sheathe an ottoman, fantasy will tell. A layer of foam rubber is placed on the lid for softness. Pull the cover over the top. The soft pouffe is ready.

More than a decade ago, ottomans were very popular. Today, these elements of the interior are back in fashion. On the market, this multifunctional product is presented in a large assortment. But, if desired, the ottoman can be made with your own hands. To do this, you just need to select the type of construction and prepare the necessary materials and tools. So, how to make an ottoman with your own hands? What will be needed for this?

Puffs made of chipboard are very popular. Such designs can withstand heavy loads and can be used as a full-fledged stool. They can also have different design features. This may be a hinged lid design or other options. In any case, to build a simple ottoman from chipboard, you will need:

• Chipboard sheet. Its size should be 240x175x1.6 cm. You can also use plywood. Its thickness should not be less than 1.3 cm. This will be enough for adults to use the ottoman.
• A beam with a section of 4x4 cm and a length of 150 cm.
• If desired, the product can be made on wheels. In this case, you need 4 rollers.
• If the ottoman is made with a hinged lid, then 2 more loops will be needed.
• Foam rubber or synthetic winterizer is used as a filler.
• Tapestry or other dense fabric is suitable for upholstery.

As for the tools, to make an ottoman with your own hands you will need:

• a hacksaw with fine teeth or a jigsaw, which will allow you to cut chipboard or plywood with high quality;
• hammer;
• self-tapping screws;
• screwdriver or screwdriver;
• construction stapler or furniture studs with wide hats;
• wood glue.

To simplify and speed up the process, you can use a box with legs. It is made from bars, which are interconnected by self-tapping screws. But what could be better than a handmade square ottoman on wheels with a hinged lid. Thus, the design will be used not only for sitting, but also for storing various small things or toys. A step-by-step master class will show how easy it is to organize the production of such furniture at home.

Manufacturing

So, do-it-yourself ottoman in your house is done step by step, with the exact observance of each item. So, we make a pouffe:

1. First of all, markup is applied to the chipboard sheet. For the construction of the frame, you will need 5 identical squares, 40x40 cm in size. The result will be 4 walls and the bottom of the box. Here it is worth remembering that a fairly thick material is used to manufacture the structure, which will ensure its resistance to various loads.

1. As for the lid, it can be round, square or oval. A simplified version involves the manufacture of a square cover. In size, it will be slightly larger than the box. So, a workpiece measuring 43x43 cm will be enough. As a result of all the work, a pouffe will be obtained, the height of which will be 53 cm. All dimensions are taken into account here, starting with the height of the box and ending with the thickness of the skin.

1. When the markup is applied, you can safely proceed to cutting the material. Do not worry if this process results in somewhat uneven workpieces. All defects as a result will be hidden under the skin. It is also worth cutting the bar into 4 equal parts. As a result, the length of one segment will be 40 cm.
2. Next, you need to make a box, for which ready-made blanks are used. A wooden cube is formed from plywood, in the corners of which bars are installed. Initially, they are fixed with glue. When it dries, the plywood is screwed to the bars with self-tapping screws. This will give the structure rigidity and reliability. The hats go deep into the plywood, which in the future will prevent damage to the upholstery. Also, metal corners are widely used to strengthen the structure. The bottom of the box is attached using the same technology.
3. At the next stage, a cover for the pouffe is made. On the inside of the workpiece, four bars are attached around the perimeter. This will prevent the cover from moving while sitting. Before fixing the bars, you need to make sure that the lid closes easily.

1. At the final stage, the wheels are attached to the structure. For greater reliability, they should be fixed in the corners of the box, directly into the bars.

Thus, a do-it-yourself pouffe according to the given master class can be considered ready. It remains only to test it for strength and carry out the skin. At this stage, it will still be possible to eliminate the shortcomings.

Upholstery

First of all, you need to cut a piece of foam rubber. It must match the dimensions of the lid. It is fixed to it with wood glue. The next step is to cut out the fabric for the upholstery of the seat. In size, it is made somewhat larger so that it is possible to completely cover the seat and wrap the material for fastening a little. Fix the fabric with furniture nails or a construction stapler.

When the cover is ready, you can start upholstery on the sides of the pouffe. To do this, you need to take the fabric and cut a piece out of it, the length of which will be the size of the box. Since the sides are 40 cm high, the length of the workpiece should be 160 cm. In this case, you need to make a margin of several centimeters, which will allow you to bend the material for fastening. After that, you can fix the upholstery fabric on the product.

A few ideas for creating ottomans

At home, a pouffe can be made with your own hands from improvised materials. So, many are wondering how to make a round ottoman with their own hands. It is very easy to make such furniture. As a base, plastic bottles are used, which are interconnected with ordinary adhesive tape.

Round blanks are attached above and below. The material used is thick cardboard or plywood. Fastening is carried out using glue or self-tapping screws. At the final stage, it remains only to wrap the structure with foam rubber and sheathe it with a cloth. In this case, you need to form the appropriate shape of the pouffe. Also for the manufacture of such furniture, you can use 20-liter plastic bottles.

A good option would be a pouffe bench with a back. It can consist of several puffs or a one-piece design. Often, ready-made stools are used to make such furniture, which will somewhat simplify the process. If desired, a pouffe bench can be made of wood yourself. It can be equipped with a folding side, which will open access to the interior space. It can be used to store shoes and other small items.

In fact, there are quite a few options for making such furniture in the hallway. As a material for the frame, improvised materials are used, such as a cardboard barrel, pipe sections, and even plastic boxes. If desired, you can make an ottoman without a frame. As a filler, foam rubber scraps and fabrics, foam rubber granules and other fillers are used.