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West Elm's Dhurrie Poufs. Photo: West Elm
I've been growing increasingly dissatisfied with my couch. The reason? No place to rest my tired tootsies after a hard day's work. Since there's no way I'm getting another Barcalounger (long story), and because my L-shaped dream sofa is still just that, I started thinking about ottomans. It turns out there are tons of excellent choices. I've hunted down the most unique footstools, hassocks, poufs and ottomans, and uncovered these 11 kick-back-and-relax-worthy winners. Hope you love them as much as I do!
Above: Dhurrie Poufs, $200 to $350, West Elm
Somehow it's not an oxymoron. In cozy sheepskin, soft suede, durable hemp, and hand-loomed Dhurrie fabrics.
Mosaik
$249
Mosaik
Pre-stuffed and hand-stitched, it's a superb way to inject a cerulean pop to a drab room.
2Modern
$425
2Modern
Wake up and smell the coffee! No two are alike: Each cube is made from a different repurposed jute sack.
Grandin Road
$99
Grandin Road
Right off the Silk Road. Another one-of-a-kind option--but with a 40- to 100-year-old provenance.
Design Within Reach
$350
Design Within Reach
Used Brazilian flip-flops are reincarnated to form this fringed, whimsical pouf. Perfect in a kids' room or on an outdoor terrace.
HSN
$170
HSN
Definitely Granny, but in a good way. The top of this traditional tuffet detaches to reveal hidden storage for crosswords, needlepoint, your chocolate stash, you name it.
Novica
$202.50
Novica
Its sturdy teak-wood base is lashed with wide strips of expertly-woven leather; I'd choose it for a sophisticated sitting-room setting.
Target
$40
Target
Uber-sassy and satisfyingly plush, this plush pucker would make a cheeky statement in a tween girl's bedroom. Consider it a conversation piece.
Horchow
$839
Horchow
A bold, reproduction antique, this piece screens formal elegance. Red rayon-velvet sits atop a carved beechwood frame -- waiting at the ready for any one of your Gone With the Wind moments.
Meijer
$31.49
Meijer
Who says Adirondack furniture needs to go outside? We think this (affordable) mid-mod-style gem would look great indoors too.
Crate & Barrel
$329
Crate & Barrel
This model is beach-y and relaxed, with a nice flared leg. And you'll be reclining with a clearer conscience, too: Its teak-wood frame is culled from a sustainably-managed forest and cushions are composed of soy- or plant-based polyfoam.