An oversized ottoman for an undersized budget—less than $200 all in!

Above, from top: In the Loop (P5209-24) paint, Para Paints; "Waves at Our Feet" by Gabriella Collier, Art Interiors; Steven and Chris Oxford sofa, Zilli Home; pillows, HomeSense; Aurora rectangular tray, Williams-Sonoma.

Materials

For a 4-ft. x 4-ft. ottoman

1 4- x 8-ft. sheet plywood
2 1- x 6-in. pieces lumber
wood glue
drill
wood screws
4-ft. x 4-ft. x 4-in. piece foam
spray glue
batting
staple gun
2 yd. double-width fabric
4 turned legs
4 castors

Method

1. Have your local home-building centre cut plywood in half so you're left with two 4- x 4-ft. squares.
2. While you're there, also have them cut 1- x 6-in. lumber into two 46-in. lengths and two 48-in. lengths. These will be the supports for the ottoman.

3. Assemble wood into a box shape: Place one plywood square down on work surface; using wood glue, attach 48-in. pieces of wood to opposite sides of square, flush with edges; repeat with 46-in. lengths on remaining two sides; glue second plywood square to top. Use drill and wood screws to reinforce box.
4. Cut foam down to 48-in. square using a bread or chef's knife.
5. Adhere foam to top of box with light coating of spray glue.

6. Cover foam with thin layer of batting; staple batting to bottom of box.
7. Lay fabric out flat on work surface, reverse-side up, and place box, foam-side down, on top.
8. Wrap fabric around box and staple to top, alternating sides as you go.

9. Finish corners by tucking any excess fabric in to create a straight edge.
10. Install turned leg to each corner of the ottoman.
11. Install castors to bottom of each leg.
12. Trim any excess fabric and voila! A functional custom ottoman for under $200!