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Prop your feet up and relax like the kingdom is yours! Sure, ottomans are often used for loftier purposes, like substituting as a coffee table.  But, when your tootsies need a break, an ottoman is indispensible.

I'm drawn to the deer hide upholstery on the ottoman in Frederic Fekkai's home (above). But, I'm thinking that I would be hesitant to place two ottomans in one sitting group. Image via Full House.

Talk about bravely decorating a room with a host of colors and patterns. I'm not sure I would have picked the same fabric for the ottoman at left, but it somehow works well in this room. Image via Design with Christine.

Inspired by these deliciously practical furnishings, I set out to find a ottoman in need of love. In a more-shabby-than-chic thrift store, I found a neglected little number for just $10. Dowdy upholstery with burn holes is all that stands between it and a new life in my living room. So, I've bought a yard of cut velvet in a handsome shade of graphite and am spending time this week to give it a new look.

I'll be posting some before and after photos next week. Stay tuned.