{"id":8058,"date":"2018-12-27T10:30:04","date_gmt":"2018-12-27T15:30:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/?p=8058"},"modified":"2025-12-16T11:14:16","modified_gmt":"2025-12-16T16:14:16","slug":"the-ottoman-vs-the-pouf","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/the-ottoman-vs-the-pouf\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ottoman Vs. the Pouf"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The ottoman has lived long and prospered as a popular accessory for <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"living  (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/shop-the-look?cid=150\" target=\"_blank\">living rooms<\/a> and dens. Credited as a \u201cbackless seat\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Ottomans-Footstools\/cat\/223\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"ottomans (opens in a new tab)\">ottomans<\/a> are most often paired with other furniture and used as footrests. Their duties include serving as additional seats or even mini table tops.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"279\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Amish-Madison-Ottoman_400_0.jpg\" alt=\"Amish Madison Ottoman\" class=\"wp-image-8061\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Amish-Madison-Ottoman_400_0.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Amish-Madison-Ottoman_400_0-300x209.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Marion-Arts-and-Crafts-Mission-Upholstered-Ottoman\/p\/48355\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amish Marion Ottoman<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Then along came the pouf. The pouf, an upholstered soft cushion, is also a popular pick for resting the feet on in living rooms and for serving as a mini chair when needed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ottomans, outweighing and beating the poufs with a few added features, do not wish to be lumped in with the pouf when it comes to living room accessories. And the pouf, taking d\u00e9cor to new heights with its design, does not want to be thrown out of the competition for the top spot in the living room.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Amish-Mission-Slat-Ottoman_400_0.jpg\" alt=\"Amish Mission Slat Ottoman\" class=\"wp-image-8062\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Amish-Mission-Slat-Ottoman_400_0.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Amish-Mission-Slat-Ottoman_400_0-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Handcrafted-Mission-Slat-Ottoman\/p\/4404\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amish Mission Slat Ottoman<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Here we examine the similarities and differences, benefits and downfalls of these two living room favorites and we\u2019ll let you decide which works best for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">THE OTTOMAN&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">USES:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For resting feet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>As a cushioned seat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>As a mini-table<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For storage when storage is included<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">COMPARISON TO THE POUF:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Larger size<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some offer storage\u2014poufs do not<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Has soft upholstery, plus a wood frame that poufs do not have<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Made-Artisan-Reserve-Traditional-Upholstered-Rectangular-Ottoman\/p\/13186\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"232\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/pid_13186-Amish-Arlington-Ottoman-20-300x232.jpg\" alt=\"Amish Arlington Upholstered Ottoman\" class=\"wp-image-24092\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/pid_13186-Amish-Arlington-Ottoman-20-300x232.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/pid_13186-Amish-Arlington-Ottoman-20-768x595.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/pid_13186-Amish-Arlington-Ottoman-20.jpg 850w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Made-Artisan-Reserve-Traditional-Upholstered-Rectangular-Ottoman\/p\/13186\">Arlington Upholstered Ottoman<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">BENEFITS:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Often used with armchairs and <a aria-label=\"gliders (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Rockers-and-Gliders\/cat\/224\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">gliders<\/a> creating a uniform look for the room<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adds extra seating when you\u2019re entertaining<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Easy to rest a book, remote, phone, snack or even a drink on the ottoman&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Maya-Transitional-Upholstered-Ottoman-with-Storage\/p\/73952\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/pid_73952-Amish-Maya-Ottoman-10-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Amish Maya Transitional Upholstered Ottoman\" class=\"wp-image-24094\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/pid_73952-Amish-Maya-Ottoman-10-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/pid_73952-Amish-Maya-Ottoman-10-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/pid_73952-Amish-Maya-Ottoman-10-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/pid_73952-Amish-Maya-Ottoman-10-750x750.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/pid_73952-Amish-Maya-Ottoman-10-190x190.jpg 190w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/pid_73952-Amish-Maya-Ottoman-10.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Maya-Transitional-Upholstered-Ottoman-with-Storage\/p\/73952\">Amish Maya Transitional Upholstered Ottoman<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">POSSIBLE DISADVANTAGES:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If ottoman includes storage, they can become heavy to move when full<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>May take up too much space <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">THE POUF<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/American-Made-Precedent-Simona-White-Mongolian-Sheepskin-Ottoman\/p\/64855\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"492\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/pid_64855-Robin-Ottoman-10.jpg\" alt=\"Precedent Simona Ottoman\" class=\"wp-image-24095\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/pid_64855-Robin-Ottoman-10.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/pid_64855-Robin-Ottoman-10-300x268.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The contemporary style <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/American-Made-Precedent-Simona-White-Mongolian-Sheepskin-Ottoman\/p\/64855\">Precedent Simona Ottoman<\/a> takes on the look of a pouf.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">USES:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Footrest<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Small seat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Versatile home accessory<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adds color to the d\u00e9cor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adds a casual look to the room<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">COMPARISON TO THE OTTOMAN:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Smaller than the ottoman<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Looks like a cushion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Has no legs\/no wood frame<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lighter to move around<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">BENEFITS:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Soft and puffed yet solid<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Can be used with <a aria-label=\"sofas (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-a-sofa-color\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sofas<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Can be used in living rooms, but often found in <a aria-label=\"bedrooms (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/shop-the-look?cid=145\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bedrooms<\/a> and guest rooms too<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blends with other furniture\u2014used as an accessory<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Can help bring the room together<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">POSSIBLE DISADVANTAGES:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>No storage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Not as stable as an ottoman<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cannot really be used as a mini table<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell 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Credited as a \u201cbackless seat\u201d ottomans are most often paired with other furniture and used as footrests. Their duties include serving as additional seats or even mini table tops.&nbsp;&nbsp; Then along came the pouf. 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