How to make an ottoman with your own hands from scrap materials?

How to make a chipboard ottoman with a lid?

Do-it-yourself pouf in the shape of a cube can be placed in the living room or nursery.

In the photo there is a bright opening pouf made of chipboard, which acts as a seat and a place for storing various trifles.

Materials and tools

For work we need:

• Chipboard sheet.
• Wooden bars (4 pieces) 4x4x37 cm.
• Piano loop.
• Furniture swivel castors.
• Thick foam rubber 40x40x10 cm.
• Sintepon 45x160 cm.
• Strong fabric material for upholstery of the base 55x165 cm.
• Cover fabric 65x65 cm.
• Electric jigsaw.
• Screwdriver.
• Furniture stapler.
• Self-tapping screws.
• All-purpose and joiner's glue.

Instructions

Getting started:

1. We cut out blanks according to the following dimensions: front and back walls 40x37 cm, two side walls 37x37 cm, bottom of the base 40x40 cm. We assemble the cube using 4x4 cm bars with the help of glue.
   

   

2. When the glue dries, we additionally reinforce the bars with self-tapping screws. This will make the foundation stronger. We fix the bottom part using the same method.
   

   

3. We wrap the side walls with padding polyester, fixing with a stapler. At one of the corners we fasten the upholstery fabric with an overlap, tucking the cut inward and leaving allowances of about 2 cm. We bend the allowances inside and on the bottom of the pouf using a stapler.

   

4. We glue a square of foam rubber onto the cover blank with glue.

   

5. We wrap the lid with a cloth, bending the edges and securing it with a stapler from the bottom.
   

   

6. Using self-tapping screws, we fix the cover to the wall on a hinge. We attach the wheels to the bottom of the finished product. The ottoman is ready with your own hands!
   

   

A detailed video about making a rectangular ottoman by yourself can be seen here:

Cardboard pouf

An unusual, but stylish and budget ottoman made from recycled materials is suitable for a summer residence, as well as for an informal interior, for example, a loft.

In the photo there is an ottoman, which is easy to make without drawings from ordinary cardboard packaging.

Materials and tools

To create a pouf with your own hands you will need:

• Carton boxes.
• Flat pillow.
• 6 m of strong webbing with a width of about 40 cm.
• 6 connecting rings.
• Roulette.
• Cutter.
• Scissors.
• Thread with a needle.

Instructions

We start manufacturing:

1. Focusing on the area of ​​the pillow, we determine the size of the base (for example, 40x40 cm).
   

   

2. We fold all the boxes until the base of the desired height is obtained. You can help yourself with the cutter by pressing the cardboard along the fold, but not cutting.
   

   

3. Cut the braid into 3 equal parts. We take one strip, thread 2 rings, sew the edge.
   

   

4. Do the same with the other two strips.
   

   

5. Under the cardboard boxes stacked on top of each other, thread 2 belts parallel to each other. We tighten the structure with straps and fix it on the side. We also fix the third belt on the narrow side. We put a pillow on top. The eco-friendly pouf is ready!
   

   

How to sew a soft round pouf?

The original patchwork ottoman will add even more warmth and comfort to the house. It is made from the remnants of fabric that everyone has.

In the photo, a do-it-yourself patchwork ottoman.

Consumables

To sew such a pouf, you will need:

• Scraps of multi-colored fabrics.
• Fabric on the back of the ottoman.
• Rope.
• Filler.
• Button.
• Safety pins
• Scissors
• Ruler and pencil.
• Sewing machine.

Step by step guide

Getting started:

1. Cut out the same rectangles 5x30 cm in size.
   

   

2. Divide rectangles into triangles: draw a line diagonally from one corner to another and cut.
   

   

3. We lay out the resulting triangles, alternating them in color and pattern. Sew on a typewriter until a circle of shreds is obtained.

   

4. Cut out a circle of the same size from a single piece of fabric - this will be the back of the pouf. We hide the rope inside the pillowcase, fix it with pins and connect the fabric on a typewriter as close to the rope as possible.
   

   

5. We leave a small hole to turn out the workpiece.
   

   

6. Sew the edges of the rope and hide them with a blind seam.

   

7. We fill the ottoman tightly with filler and fix the decorative button in the middle, stitching it through and through.
   

   

8. Do-it-yourself pouf is ready:
   

   

Making an ottoman out of a bucket

If the plastic bucket has fallen into disrepair, it can be turned into a cute ottoman:

In the photo, a do-it-yourself ottoman, which fits perfectly into the country or eco-style.

What do you need?

To work, you need the following tools:

• Plastic bucket.
• Jute rope.
• The cloth.
• Filler.
• Decorative button.
• Scissors.
• Hot glue gun.
• Furniture stapler.
• .Tape Velcro

Manufacturing instruction

Let's start creating an ottoman with our own hands according to the following scheme:

1. We remove the handle from the bucket.
   

   

2. We glue the surface of the bucket with jute rope, fixing it with hot glue.
   

   

   

3. Cut out two parts along the circumference of the bottom: one from thick cardboard, and the other from fabric, but 10 cm more.
   

   

4. We connect the circles with a button, fill with a soft filler and fix the fabric on a cardboard base using a stapler.
   

   

5. We fix the seat to the bottom of the bucket with Velcro tape.

More details about transforming an old bucket into a vintage ottoman with your own hands are described in this video:

Children's ottoman for toys

A very stable and practical ottoman for storing cars and dolls is obtained from two wooden boxes.

The photo shows a comfortable and eco-friendly pouf with a hinged lid.

What do you need?

Necessary materials:

• Two boxes made of wood.
• Chipboard sheet for the cover.
• Jigsaw.
• Foam as filler.
• Fasteners, screws, screwdriver.
• Burlap or any other dense fabric of bright colors.
• Glue.
• Stapler.

Manufacturing steps

Let's start assembling the ottoman with our own hands:

1. We fix two boxes along the long sides with self-tapping screws.
   

   

2. Using a jigsaw or a hacksaw, we cut out the lid to the size of two connected boxes.
   

   

3. At the next stage, we glue foam or foam rubber on it.
4. We sew a cover on the cover from a dense fabric material.
   

   

5. You can go a simpler way: stretch the fabric and fix it with a stapler.
6. Using self-tapping screws, we fix the lid to the piano hinge.
7. If desired, the finished pouf can be painted, and to make it mobile - screw the furniture legs.

Stylish pouf from old jeans

Sometimes original furniture can be made "out of nothing" and turn several unnecessary things into one useful one.

The photo shows a sturdy ottoman made of old jeans, which can serve as a seat, table or footrest.

Consumables

For work you will need:

• 25 identical plastic bottles.
• Double sided tape.
• Remains of plywood or thick cardboard.
• Foam rubber.
• Old jeans.
• Threads and a needle.
• Sewing machine.

Step by step guide

Getting started:

1. We wrap the central bottle with tape, attach 5 more containers to it. Wrap with tape again. Using this template, we build up the frame of the ottoman.
2. Cut out two identical circles from cardboard or plywood along the diameter of the connected bottles.
   

   

3. We align the structure and firmly fix the circles to the base with tape.
   

   

4. We wrap the frame with foam rubber: first the sidewall, then the lid. We sew the foam rubber with threads.
5. We sew a cover.To do this, carefully take measurements from the resulting ottoman, transfer to paper. According to the pattern, we cut out details from denim, leaving 2.5 cm for allowances. We sew them.
   

   

6. A round seat cushion can be made using the patchwork technique, so the pouf will look even more interesting. There are two ways to fix the material at the bottom: sew on an elastic band or fix it with a stapler. The decor of the ottoman depends only on imagination.
   

   

   You can watch how to make an ottoman out of bottles with your own hands in this video:
   
   

Square ottoman

This neat homemade ottoman is used as an ottoman or pillow and is very easy to make.

The photo shows a frameless square ottoman, made by hand.

Materials and tools

For manufacturing you will need:

• Thick fabric.
• Sackcloth.
• The pillow is filled with polystyrene foam.
• Pins, scissors, sewing machine and thread.

In the photo - a set for making an ottoman.

Manufacturing workshop

Getting started:

1. The size of the ottoman depends on the pillow. We cut out the necessary elements from dense fabric: one square (this will be the top) and four rectangular (for the sides).
   

   

2. We cut out one more detail from the burlap and connect all the elements with pins.
   

   

3. Trim off all the details except one and turn it to the wrong side.
   

   

4. We place the pillow inside and sew the product by hand. A comfortable frameless DIY pouf is ready.
   

   

Stool ottoman

If the old stool has fallen into disrepair, do not throw it away - it will become an excellent basis for a distinctive ottoman.

In the photo there is an elegant pouf made of an old round stool.

What do you need for manufacturing?

Materials and tools:

• Old stool.
• Sandpaper.
• Primer, paint for furniture.
• Foam rubber.
• Elastic fabric for upholstery.
• Construction stapler.

Manual

Getting started:

1. Grind the old stool with sandpaper to remove the varnish. We prime and paint with paint.
   

   

2. After drying, cut out the foam rubber and fix it with a stapler.
   

   

3. We fix any suitable fabric in the same way.

Another way to turn old furniture into an ottoman is in this video:

A do-it-yourself ottoman from improvised means is not only a multifunctional interior decoration, but also a great way to save the family budget.