The pouffe bed is in great demand for decorating small rooms. It is ideal for a one-room apartment. It can be used to decorate not only spacious rooms, but also small children's rooms. A pouf-bed looks no different from an ordinary pouf, but if necessary, it can easily be transformed into a single bed.

Features and Benefits

Owners of small apartments always feel embarrassed if they plan to organize a party or a gala event at home. Most of all, they worry about where to accommodate guests if they want to stay the night. Thanks to the pouffe-bed, you will always be welcomed by guests. Modern designers have created comfortable, functional and stylish furniture.

The pouffe, which unfolds like a bed, is an innovative creation of modern times. Usually ottomans are located in the living room, hallway or bedroom near the bedside table. In appearance, the pouffe-bed does not attract attention, since it is equipped with an easy chair and is characterized by the absence of armrests and a back.

A pouffe is an optional element of decorating a living space. But it offers many features. It can be used as a comfortable armchair, a small table, a soft footstool or a spacious bedding box.

To beautifully and stylishly equip a small studio apartment, you should pay attention to the pouffe bed. It can be used as an ordinary chair or as a comfortable bed.

Kinds

Modern manufacturers of upholstered furniture offer several options for pouffes-beds: frame, frameless and models in the form of a clamshell:

• Frame options presented on the basis of a retractable mechanism, thanks to which a compact ottoman quickly and easily transforms into a comfortable single bed.

• Frameless ottomans consist of several square-shaped foam rubber pillows. Typically, models include three or four pillows. Such ottomans are assembled according to the same principle as nesting dolls. As a result, all pillows create a cubic ottoman. To get a bed, pillows should be laid out in a row. Such models are in great demand, since pillows can be used both separately and together.

• Folding pouffe in appearance it looks like a cube, designed for comfortable seating of two people. Under its cover is a folding mechanism. A folding pouffe can only be used for sleeping one person. To make the sleeping place more convenient and comfortable, it is worth additionally using an orthopedic mattress.

Upholstery

When choosing a pouffe bed, you should pay attention to the materials from which it is made. Quality manufacturers must have all quality certificates.

A variety of materials are used for the upholstery of the pouffe bed, which allows each buyer to find the best option depending on personal preferences and interior features.

Often, genuine leather or velor is used as upholstery. Although these materials are expensive, they have an attractive appearance.

Velor is characterized by a soft structure, so it guarantees comfort and warmth while using the pouffe. But its disadvantage is that it quickly gets dirty and requires dry cleaning.

Genuine or artificial leather ottomans are elegant and practical. They can be easily cleaned at home.

The upholstery of the pouffe-bed should be additionally treated with a special agent that repels dirt and moisture well, which will significantly extend its service life.

How to choose?

When choosing a pouffe bed, you should follow a few recommendations from experts:

• Visually, the pouffe bed should fit the design of the room where it will be located.
• You should not buy large models, since the main advantage of poufs lies in their miniature size. The weight of the product should also be small.
• For ease of movement, you can purchase a model on wheels.

How to care?

To extend the life of the ottoman-bed, you should follow the recommendations of the product manufacturer. If you handle it carelessly, then the ottoman will not last more than a year.

• To expand the bed, you need to perform all the steps carefully and gently.
• You should regularly inspect the frame of the product, as well as periodically replace the filler, then the soft part will not sag.
• Most of all, the upholstery of the pouf-bed suffers from mechanical stress, so you should be as careful as possible. If threads stick out at the seams, it is worth sewing up all the problem areas.

You will learn more about these designs in the following video.

When there is a desire to bring something new to the interior or update the style, additional furniture attributes will help you. For example, anyone can make an ottoman with their own hands - both an experienced craftsman and a beginner in this field.

Puffs are popular for a reason, because they can be used as a chair, table or as a footrest.

Puffs are popular for a reason, because they can be used as a chair, table or as a footrest. In addition, they take up little space, which is a huge plus for homes with limited space.

You are not limited in the choice of form, parameters and raw materials.

Handmade ottomans have many advantages: you are not limited in the choice of shape, parameters and raw materials. To create an ottoman, you can use any available materials and it will not require large expenses, or it will cost you free of charge.

Handmade ottomans have many advantages

Everyone can make an ottoman with their own hands, regardless of skill level. Some of the available models will be made from plastic bottles or tires. With a little more effort, you can make a pouffe from planks. And if you have carpentry skills, you can easily make a wooden pouffe with drawers. Having experience in cutting and sewing, you can create a unique product of any shape and model.

According to the instructions, you will receive a high-quality, original piece of furniture that will serve you for a long time.

An original and quite simple to manufacture will be a pouffe bag that will delight children. To create it, you will need to sew a lined bag and stuff it with Styrofoam - it is sold in many building supermarkets.

Having experience in cutting and sewing, you can create a unique product of any shape and model.

In any case, the main thing is to patiently, slowly follow each step, according to the instructions, then you will get a high-quality, original piece of furniture that will serve you for a long time.

Everyone can make an ottoman with their own hands, regardless of skill level.

Several master classes on creating pouffes from improvised raw materials

1. Pouffe from plastic bottles.

Everyone can make it, for this, take:

• plastic bottles, 1.5-2 liters;
• thick cardboard (packaging from under the equipment is suitable);
• foam rubber;
• upholstery fabric;
• scissors;
• thread, needle;
• scotch;
• glue.

When the ottoman is ready, the hole can be sewn up tightly or a zipper can be sewn in its place.

Note: The cap on each bottle must be tightly screwed on. Secure the container with each other with adhesive tape, place it on the first circle so that it completely occupies its space. Place the second circle on top, make sure that the elements are securely, evenly fixed.

In any case, the main thing is to patiently, slowly follow each step.

Next, start finishing the product - cut out two round and one rectangular parts from foam rubber, be sure to leave a margin for seam allowances. Connect them together with strong stitches. Instead of foam rubber, you can use a synthetic winterizer, insulation or a dense fabric folded in several layers.

Anyone can make an ottoman with their own hands - both an experienced craftsman and a beginner in this field.

Some of the available models will be made from plastic bottles or tires.

1. Do-it-yourself ottoman from an old bucket.

To create it, you will need the following materials and tools:

• jute rope;
• construction glue gun;
• cardboard;
• upholstery fabric;
• microfiber;
• stapler;
• large button.

Remove the handle from the bucket, put it upside down and wind the rope tightly in a circle. In order for it to hold well, each stitch must be planted on glue.

Instead of foam rubber, you can use a synthetic winterizer, insulation or a dense fabric folded in several layers.

When the entire bucket is wrapped with rope, proceed to the manufacture of the pouffe seat. From thick cardboard, make a circle corresponding to the diameter of the bucket. From the fabric, also prepare a circle, but 10 centimeters larger. Connect the fabric and cardboard with a button in the center. Shape the microfiber into a tube, wind it around the button between the fabric and cardboard, fixing it with a glue gun. Fill the cardboard base with tubes to the brim. The top fabric should be stapled to the back of the cardboard. Now glue the part to the base and the work on the ottoman is completed.

First you need to cut out two equal round parts (or squares if you want to get a square ottoman) of a suitable size - this will be the top and bottom of the ottoman.

1. A tire pouffe is a great idea for a summer house or a living room.

Prepare the following materials and tools:

• old tire;
• twine (at least 20 meters long);
• self-tapping screws;
• glue gun;
• a sheet of plywood 3-5 millimeters thick;
• jigsaw;
• electric drill.

First you need to measure the inner diameter of the tire until it thickens, divide this value in half and add one and a half centimeters to the result - you get the radius of the desired circle.

You can also add a strap, thanks to which it will be possible to easily move the product.

Draw it on a sheet of plywood, cut it out with a jigsaw. You should make two circles - on the seat and the bottom of the ottoman. Then drill holes in the tire and plywood, fasten the parts together with self-tapping screws.

Now you can glue the rope to the tire. To give the product an unusual pattern, start from the center of the seat, laying the twine with a snail.

The top fabric should be stapled to the back of the cardboard.

Use a clear, fast drying, high strength adhesive.

When the top of the pouf is completely pasted over, proceed to the sides of the tire. To make it easier to attach the twine, turn the product upside down. After the first circle, let the glue dry well to avoid the rope moving.

Make a case for an ottoman according to the above scheme.

Note: do not rush, apply a lot of glue, process the future pouf circle by circle. It is better if you work together - one will check that the rope lies without gaps, and the other will continue to stick. Working on such a pouffe on your own, you can easily allow the formation of gaps, it is possible to displace the twine from the surface of the tire.

When the glue dries well, cover the finished pouffe with clear varnish.

You can decorate the product with legs or wheels.

Attach buttons, rhinestones or a border to the seams as a decoration.

1. How to make an ottoman quickly without patterns.

Prepare for work:

• textile;
• stuffing material;
• scissors;
• needle, thread;
• measuring tape.

From the fabric, prepare two identical round elements, the parameters of which are equal to the top and bottom of the product. Set aside a few extra centimeters for the seams.

First you need to measure the inner diameter of the tire to its thickening.

Then cut out two equal rectangles - their width is the height of the ottoman, their length is half the circumference of the upper and lower zones.

Seams can be decorated with ribbons, border.

On the resulting rectangular elements, sew the seams from one edge so that they form a long ribbon.

Then you need to sweep the first circle to it, stitch along the seam. Then do the same with the next circle. Seams can be decorated with ribbons, border.

You should not rush, apply a lot of glue, process the future pouf circle by circle.

So, without wasting time on patterns, you can make a cover for a pouffe. The filler can be a variety of materials. Place the stuffing opening at the bottom of the product so that the stuffing opening is not conspicuous. When the ottoman is ready, the hole can be sewn up tightly or a zipper can be sewn in its place.

Following this description, you can build an ottoman cube.

Following this description, you can build an ottoman cube. The only difference is that all parts should be made square, and there are four of them in the side parts. In order for the product to keep its shape better, use dense fabrics, and choose synthetic winterizer or foam rubber as a filler.

In order for the product to keep its shape better, use dense fabrics, and choose synthetic winterizer or foam rubber as a filler.

There is a whole mass of affordable, unusual ideas on how to make an ottoman with your own hands, do not be afraid to fantasize and experiment.

There is a whole mass of affordable, unusual ideas on how to make an ottoman with your own hands, do not be afraid to fantasize and experiment.

VIDEO: How to make a round ottoman with your own hands

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 rather thick material is used for the manufacture of 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 out a piece from 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.

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 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.