Round Striped Ottoman: Size and Storage Guide

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Pick a round striped ottoman by diameter first, because a 24 inch ottoman is a major piece in a small room and a 13 inch one is a stool. The three ottomans compared here come in very different sizes. The GLAXYFUR is 14.2 inches across and 17.3 inches high, in yellow stripes, with a lift-off lid for storage and a foldable design. The HomePop is 24 inches across and 17 inches high, in gray stripes, with a removable top over a storage space and a 250 pound rating. The Wimarsbon is 13 inches across and 11 inches high, in black and white stripes, on four wood legs.

What a round striped ottoman does well

A round shape has no corners to catch a shin as you walk by, which is a real help in a narrow living room. Stripes add visual interest without needing a big print, and a small piece in a bold stripe can tie a room together. In a plain room, one striped ottoman can be the one pattern.

Stripes can also be busy. If your sofa or rug already has a pattern, a striped ottoman can fight with it. Pick a stripe in a color you already have in the room, or choose a neutral stripe.

The three round striped ottomans we compare

GLAXYFUR round striped ottoman with storage, yellow

The GLAXYFUR is listed at 14.2 inches deep, 14.2 inches wide and 17.3 inches high, weighing 7.5 pounds, with an engineered wood base and a polyester top. The bullets describe MDF with high-density foam padding, chenille fabric and a lift-off padded lid over a storage compartment for blankets, magazines, toys or remotes. The listing says the design is foldable for quick setup and storage when not in use. The listing gives no weight rating in the listing data, so check the listing if you plan to sit on it. The seat height is listed at 17.3 inches.

HomePop 24 inch large round storage ottoman, gray striped

The HomePop is listed at 24 inches deep, 24 inches wide and 17 inches high, in a gray striped woven fabric, weighing 19.3 pounds, with wood legs in a medium walnut finish. The listing gives a maximum weight recommendation of 250 pounds. The removable top lifts off to reveal a storage area for blankets, pillows, books, toys or magazines. At 24 inches across it is the largest of the three by a wide margin.

Wimarsbon round ottoman footstool with padded seat, black and white stripe

The Wimarsbon is listed at 13 inches deep, 13 inches wide and 11 inches high, weighing 8 pounds, in a black and white striped fabric over a wood frame with solid pine legs. The listing gives a maximum weight recommendation of 300 pounds. The legs screw in, and the listing says this takes 3 minutes. The title calls it a storage ottoman, but the bullets we have describe a footstool and extra seat and do not describe a storage compartment, so check the listing if storage matters to you. It is the lowest and smallest of the three.

Size: which diameter for which room

The three diameters are 13, 14.2 and 24 inches. That is a big range.

• 13 to 14 inches. This is a stool. It fits under a console or a desk, goes beside a chair and slides out of the way. It holds fewer things and is a seat for a short sit.
• 24 inches. This is a coffee-table-sized piece. It holds blankets and can serve as a footrest. In a small room it is a major piece.

The height matters too. The Wimarsbon at 11 inches is a footstool and suits a footrest under a desk or coffee table.

Storage: what fits inside

Storage claims differ.

• GLAXYFUR. Lift the padded lid to reach the compartment. The listing mentions blankets, magazines, toys and remote controls. It does not give interior dimensions in the listing data, so check the listing.
• HomePop. A removable top over a storage area for blankets, pillows, books, toys or magazines. Again no interior size is given in the listing data.
• Wimarsbon. The title says storage, but the bullets do not describe a compartment. Check the listing.

A good rule is to treat a storage ottoman as a place for light soft items, like a throw and a pillow. A heavy load makes the lid harder to lift, and the listings do not say how much the box holds.

Worked example: an 84 inch gap in front of a sofa

One living room, with the sofa front edge 84 inches from the opposite wall. The ottoman stands in this gap, and we check only this one direction: sofa edge to wall. We use 36 inches as a planning yardstick for a path walked every day (from the US Access Board accessible route guidance).

• HomePop, 24 in across. 84 in minus 24 in equals 60 in left in total. 60 in minus 36 in equals 24 in beyond the yardstick.
• GLAXYFUR, 14.2 in across. 84 in minus 14.2 in equals 69.8 in left. 69.8 in minus 36 in equals 33.8 in beyond the yardstick.
• Wimarsbon, 13 in across. 84 in minus 13 in equals 71 in left. 71 in minus 36 in equals 35 in beyond the yardstick.

Check: 24 plus 60 equals 84, 14.2 plus 69.8 equals 84, and 13 plus 71 equals 84. All three leave more than 36 inches. But the legs of people sitting on the sofa also use some of that gap. That is why a footrest ottoman is usually pulled close to the sofa.

Now a second layout, with two small ottomans in a row along a 60 inch wall.

• Two GLAXYFUR, 14.2 in each. 14.2 in plus 14.2 in equals 28.4 in of ottoman. Then 60 in minus 28.4 in equals 31.6 in left in total. If we center the pair, the 31.6 in is the TOTAL for both sides, so we split it: 31.6 in divided by 2 equals 15.8 in on each side.

Check: 15.8 plus 15.8 plus 28.4 equals 60. It adds up.

Fabric and care

Striped fabrics hide a bit of dirt in the lines, but a light stripe shows marks. The GLAXYFUR lists chenille fabric, which is soft and can pick up pet hair. The HomePop lists a woven polyester that it calls easy-care. The Wimarsbon lists a striped fabric and does not describe care in the listing data, so check the listing. Whichever you choose, spot clean with the method the maker lists, and test it on a hidden spot first.

Where to put it

• In front of the sofa as a footrest and extra seat, which suits the 24 inch HomePop.
• Beside a chair as a footstool, which suits the Wimarsbon.
• At the foot of a bed to hold a spare blanket. The GLAXYFUR or HomePop fits this.
• Under a console in an entry, ready to pull out as a seat for putting on shoes.

Who should buy a round striped ottoman

• Apartment residents who want one piece to do seat, footrest and storage.
• Anyone with a plain sofa who wants a bit of pattern.
• Households with narrow walkways where a round shape helps.

Who should skip it

• Anyone who needs a lot of storage. Interior sizes are not given.
• People who dislike pattern. A stripe stands out.
• Anyone who needs a very sturdy seat. Check the weight rating, which is missing for the GLAXYFUR.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Assuming a title means storage. The Wimarsbon says storage in its title but its bullets do not describe it.
• Ignoring the pattern in the room. Match or contrast with care.
• Buying a large ottoman for a tight room. A 24 inch top is a lot of floor.
• Overloading the lid. Keep the contents light.

Checklist before you buy

• Measure the gap and subtract the diameter, as in the example.
• Decide between a stool and a large ottoman.
• Check the listing for storage and interior size.
• Check the weight rating.
• Look at the stripe against your sofa and rug.

Keep reading

These guides cover related picks and sizing checks for a small space.

• Tufted Storage Ottoman: Bench vs Round
• Round Storage Ottoman Guide for Small Rooms (2026)
• Round Pouffe Ottoman: Storage and Foam Options

Frequently asked questions

What size round ottoman fits a small living room?

The three here are 13, 14.2 and 24 inches across. Subtract the diameter from the gap in front of your sofa and keep at least 36 inches as a planning yardstick for a path.

Does a round striped ottoman have storage?

The GLAXYFUR and HomePop describe a lift-off lid over a storage compartment. The Wimarsbon says storage in its title, but its bullets do not describe it, so check the listing.

How much weight can a round ottoman hold?

The HomePop lists 250 pounds and the Wimarsbon lists 300 pounds as a maximum weight recommendation. The GLAXYFUR does not give a figure in the listing data.

Is a round ottoman better than a square one?

A round one has no corners to bump into, which helps in a narrow room. A square one packs against a wall or a sofa more tightly.

What height should an ottoman be?

The GLAXYFUR and HomePop are 17.3 and 17 inches high, near sofa seat height. The Wimarsbon at 11 inches is a footstool.

Products worth checking

We have not tested these products. Sizes and features come from the Amazon listings as we read them; where a listing does not say, we say so.

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