Plastic Storage Cubes Versus the Storage Ottoman: What’s Better?

In this article, we will take a look at two of the most  popular choices when it comes to decorative home storage solution -  storage cubes and the ottoman, and see how are they different.

We will do this by comparing them on 4 different areas:

• Visual Appeal
• Configurability
• Functionality
• Colors

Let’s start by looking at how they look!

Visual Appeal

No matter if you’re getting the item from Target, Ikea, or a high end shop, most of the storage cubes available are made plastic while a storage ottoman is nearly always made of leather and other materials. Depending on what is your decor theme, the type of material is important to consider in relation to how it may – or might not! – enhance the look of the room and its general surroundings within the home.

Plastic gives a more modern and contemporary feel while leather adds a touch of luxury and sophistication. However, a storage ottoman has the added benefit of being able to hide the items stored inside it. This helps to make the room more tidy and can increase the visual appeal of your room. This is something to consider if the room already has a lot of general “stuff” out there in view, since a plastic storage cube will hold it but not conceal it.

The Winner: Storage Ottoman

Configurability

One of the best features of storage cubes is their ability to be configured into different configurations and sizes depending on your needs. Whether it is a basic 2 x 2 square configuration, or a more elaborated L shaped system, storage cubes can accommodate such requirements – a rare feature for such moderately priced storage.

An ottoman, on the other hand, is not configurable and can only be deployed in the shape that it comes in. (I suppose you could place it upside down and call it art, but that might just be taking things a little too far. )

The Winner: Plastic Storage Cubes

Functionality

Both cubes and ottoman are designed with creating storage space in mind. However, an ottoman can double up as a seat or a foothold. In fact, it is not unusual to see home buyer putting the ottoman underneath their main sofa and pulling it out to rest their foot when the need arises.

The Winner: Storage Ottoman

Colors

Both cubes and ottoman have multiple colors to choose from. Ranging from red storage cubes to white storage ottoman, there is enough variety for home owners to select the colors that best match the color theme in your homes. For those who are new to home decorating, here is small tip: pick the colors that is already existing in your room so that the colors can flow consistently in the room.

When it comes to more choices in colors for these two products, hands down, you’ll see more variety for a cubes simply because most people prefer their ottoman – and rightly so – to be in the traditional color of leather. This means you’ll see brown, dark red, and black, but rarely will find more bright colors for the ottoman.

The Winner: Storage Cubes

And the over all winner is…

For you to decide depending on your homes design and your unique storage needs! Leave a comment with your thoughts below and what you’d do with either of these items and why.