Knock Off Pouf

When we got our turquoise chairs, we needed some sort of footstool or ottoman.  So I went “exploring” to find something to put our feet on.  After checking the outbuildings and finding a couple of old stools that might work, I remembered a “vintage” ottoman that was in the basement.
It had been there for an eternity and had definitely seen better days.  But just LOOK at the stitching on top of it?  Doesn’t it say POUF to you?

Moroccan poufs have been all over in home décor but you can’t deny that they’re kind of pricey. (Check out this post, by the Nester, to see what I’m talking about.)So I had Bart haul my soon-to-be-pouf-ottoman outside, and then Adam and I scrubbed it thoroughly and let it sit in the sun for a couple of days.  It didn’t smell musty or anything, so I figured it was safe!

The hardest part of this project was choosing from the cans of brown spray paint I had in the basement. :)

Then, a QUICK coat of dark brown spray paint, and we have a knock off leather pouf…


Serena and Lily Version: $450 (Tan Moroccan Leather Pouf)

Crate and Barrel version: $69.95 (Clint Faux leather 20” pouf)

Horchow “Petal” Leather Pouf: On SALE for $525

Land of Nod Aqua Pouf: $79

Restoration Hardware Writer’s Ottoman: SPECIAL $765 (was $900)


Squaw Creek Version – $5? can of spraypaint I had on hand!


What do you think?

Shared at: July Before and After Party at Thrifty Decor Chick