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Our previous couch had an ottoman that will fit well with it forming a bed for us to relax and watch movie nights. We were missing it with the new couch. So I decided to build two with storage.
Materials
12 mm MDF
Gas struts
Sliding door inserts
Cloth
Foam
Polyester filling
Screws
Hinges
70x35 framing timber
Tools
drill
staple gun
drill bits
PVA glue
Saw
Sewing machine
Steps
Step 1
Plan Plan Plan. You should calculate all lengths, where what will land, how it will look in front, back and side
I even planned how many cuts to make on the large board.
Step 2
Start by assembling the box. Put three framig timber on the bottom for structural integrity. 2 people can comfortably sit on this ottoman. Drill holes for hinges in the top peice.
Step 3
Paint the inside. You can choose to cover it with fabric as well. Put foam, polyester fill (to get a smooth finish) and cloth. Start stapling. There are several videos in you tube on how to get a smooth finish. Install hinges
Step 4
I sewed the sides to create a sleeve. Inserted the sleeve into the box. Took some elbow grease to get a tight fit. Staple top and bottom. Using same fabric, stitched a small handle and stapled it as well. Added gas struts for easy opening and closing.
Fantastic job on your ottoman project @J-P. It looks really well-made and practical too. The addition of storage and gas struts is a clever touch, and the upholstered finish gives it a polished, professional look. A great way to combine comfort and functionality.
Mitchell
