How can I build my own ottoman/coffee table?

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Dianne S

I'm looking to switch from a standard coffee table to one with cushions that can be used as an ottoman.

I can't find one I like so far. I'd like to try and build one. Know of any patterns or plans for building an ottoman?

Or do you know of any sites with lots and lots of choices in ottomans for sale?

Answer
Hit Goodwill & other 2nd hand shops for a wooden bench that has a storage place or a wooden toy box. Even an old "hope chest" Don't forget the "wanted category" of your local Craig's list.

Do you have an unfinished furniture store near where you live? I purchased a toy box from one, stained it to match my kitchen cabinets, made my own cushion . It houses the pots and pans that I only use for holidays. It was under a hundred bucks brand new!

Try overstock.com
Target
Toys R us.

How do I make several design styles/themes work together?

lil_rebbit

So I've been planning my room since I was 16 or so (I'm almost 24), and I've accumulated a lot of two "themes": Medieval and Asian. Recently, however, I came to the conclusion that I also have a LOT of 'geeky' things. So while I'm kind of throwing out the whole "medieval" theme I've planned for years (but keeping the items, cause I love them so), I want to make a room that is 'me' but incorporates those three ideas. How would I go about merging them?

Here's some items I have, especially anchor pieces:
pewter color wrought iron twin day bed
Same colored, quatrefoil coffee table
wooden bench with brass accents
Several medieval art pieces (2 coat of arms, an old medieval scene, 2 small [2 1/2 foot] suits of armor, and a medieval picture my late-Grandma bought me for my birthday shortly before passing away)
A few rugs (not big ones)

Color wise I'm open to a lot, but nothing too bright, since I'm going to be sleeping in the room. The room has flourescent lights, and a built-in bookshelf I'm going to cover with...something. Fabric probably.
crap I also forgot my Asian pieces. Mostly just little decorative pieces, but I do have a few wall scrolls. Mostly warm colors and some neutrals. But also a cool color vase.

Answer
Lots of neat stuff! I think as long as you string the same color scheme throughout the room, that it should come together nicely. I am thinking that brown and red incorporated into the room would look really good. It has an earthy feel but the red gives it a pop of color so it doesn't feel washed out.

http://www.lulusoso.com/upload/20120511/100_Combed_Cotton_Maple_Leaf_Pattern_Embroidery.jpg

I am not crazy about how dark the wall is in the picture above. I would personally opt for something a bit lighter so the room feels more open. That color could work though if just did the wall behind the bed that color and then the rest of the walls lighter. It incorporates a bit of drama and variance without closing in the room.

I suggest looking at the colors in your wall art for color inspiration.

Everything you listed could definitely work, the only thing I am concerned about is the rugs. A big rug in a room generally works better than a bunch of little ones. If you are going to use a smaller one, I suggest picking your favourite and laying it out in front of the closet. Too many on the floor will make the room feel busy and chaotic.

Good luck! :)

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