In this article, we are tackling an oft-overlooked facet of the furniture shopping experience: the ottoman.

People’s living rooms and dens are as unique as their personalities, and we at Fireside Furniture love helping people express themselves by finding a lovely couch (such as this coil spring comfort sofa set) or that perfect entertainment center (such as this farmhouse wall system). But as you are designing your own unique living room, one of the questions that may arise is, “do I need an ottoman for my couch?”