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Ottomans 101 by Cymax Stores
The Ottoman. It’s the unsung hero of your living room, never afforded the prestige of thesofa, loveseat or club chair but nonetheless an invaluable part of your being at your mostrelaxed at the end of a day. The classic image of a man or woman stretched out with feetup and hands behind their head is likely the only one that does the ottoman justice.Although ottomans will always be designated as a complement to seating fixtures, thetruth is they have grown in both style and function, and subsequent appeal, since their  box-shaped footrest beginnings. Individuals considering an ottoman purchase have muchmore to consider these days than previously was the case. Whereas before it was simplya matter of finding a matching or compatible finish and a size to your liking, buyers nowmust work through a larger array of criteria when selecting an ottoman for their livingarea.It’s likely many of you have never given much thought to what choosing a new ottomanentails. Here at OttomanSelect, we’re more than happy to take some time with you andguide you through the in-and-outs of the process, with a view to your being entirelysatisfied with your ottoman selection athttp://www.cymaxstores.com
Compatibility / Suitability with Existing Seating
This is logically your first consideration, assuming you A) have existing seating pieces inyour living area, or B) are purchasing them in conjunction with your ottoman purchase.As mentioned, the square ottoman is the standard and is generally suitable for a chair or smaller loveseat. Seating fixtures with greater seat width will almost always be better served by a more rectangular-shape ottoman so as to allow more accessible footrest areafor a greater number of seated individuals.Another possibility, and one that is increasingly popular these days, is to employ a pair of cube ottomans that can be placed on either side of the sofa in lieu of end tables when notin use. Some people believe this option “preserves” the sanctity of their decor when thesofa is unoccupied.Sectional sofas have surged in popularity in recent years, and understandably so as they provide an expansive seating arrangement for family and friends with an orientation thatis cozy and conducive to interaction. Understanding this benefit, if you are a new or existing owner of a sectional sofa you will want to choose an ottoman that furthers thisappealing characteristic.Is your sectional sofa a 3-piece with a curved corner? A curved corner is a hinge piecethat is in an open-c shape and rests between the two single-arm loveseats on either side of it. If so, these sectionals are very suitably paired with a larger circular ottoman that willfit comfortably in the curve of the sofa. Further, it will have a greater ease of access for agreater number of seated individuals than would be the case with a differently shaped and
 
sized ottoman. Crescent-shape or pie-shape ottomans are also a viable option here on thesame principles, and are especially well-suited to smaller versions of these sofas.A larger but traditionally-shaped square ottoman is your best bet if your sectional sofa isright-angled in an L-shape, without the curved corner hinge piece. The logic for this isquite simple; the square ottoman will fit more ergonomically into the right-angle of thesofa in the same way the circular ottoman with fit the curve of the 3-piece with hinge.The aforementioned easily-relocated cube ottomans option can be practical with thesesectional sofas as well, as can certain pie-shape ottomans.
Matching Style / Upholstery / Decor 
It’s certain the majority of you have the ability to determine the style, design andupholstery options in an ottoman that will match your existing pieces and personal tastes. Nonetheless, let’s take some time to get the basics out of the way before moving on tosome lesser known considerations. Naturally, you will choose an ottoman that matches the design style – be it traditional,modern, contemporary, ultra-modern or any combination of them – of your existingseating fixtures. Once that is established, the particulars and finite details of certainottomans is by and large a matter of personal tastes, and so it should be.What can be addressed here are certain more symmetrical details. For example, if your sofa features a skirted apron, you may wish to consider an ottoman that also features askirted apron. Similarly, a club chair with pillow-top seating may be, in your eyes, best paired with an ottoman that has a pillow-top cushion. Although this may be “the norm,”keep in mind that different strokes for different folks applies to these style and decor issues as much as any other personal choice. You are always encouraged to go your ownway with what looks and feels right for you.Choice of upholstery follows similar guidelines, but is equally flexible dependent ontastes and decor preferences. However, it is more common for consumers to match anottoman with a certain upholstery with a seating piece of a different upholstery than is thecase with other accent pieces. This is particularly true of pairing a leather-upholsteredottoman with a microfiber or microsuede sofa / chair/ loveseat and vice versa.In addition, style-conscious consumers have been known to appreciate a textural contrast between the upholstery of their seating fixture and ottoman. For example, a tufted leather ottoman with buttoned detailing may provide a nice visual contrast between a smoothlyupholstered leather sofa or loveseat. In this regard, the possibilities are endless – followyour heart and your sense of the ambiance you wish to create in your living area.Style, design, upholstery and finish considerations all fall into the sphere of decor concerns. Again, they will be primarily dictated by individual tastes and establishedthemes in the space. Choose an ottoman that matches the above criteria and one that youcan see sliding seamlessly into your existing decor or the theme you have in mind.
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