What Size Should an Ottoman Be

Ideally, your ottoman will be roughly an inch (a few centimetres) shorter than the seat height of your chair or sofa. To work this out, simply measure from the ground to the top of the seat’s cushion. Take off an inch and use this guide when you’re shopping for your new ottoman.

How do I know what size ottoman to buy?

Ideally, your ottoman will be roughly an inch (a few centimetres) shorter than the seat height of your chair or sofa. To work this out, simply measure from the ground to the top of the seat’s cushion. Take off an inch and use this guide when you’re shopping for your new ottoman.

How tall should your ottoman be?

Ottomans sometimes, but not always, measure slightly shorter than the sofa or couch. The ideal ottoman height is between 15.5” and 22”. Some homeowners prefer their ottoman sit at the same height as their sofa, especially if it’s used as a footstool.