Custom Ottoman Cover Buying Guide

Most custom ottoman covers are made in about 5–7 business days after we receive all required measurements, photos, and order details.

Once your cover is finished, it ships directly from our Queens, NY workshop.

Yes. Square ottomans are one of the most common ottoman shapes we cover.

For the best fit, measure the width, depth, height, and any special details like legs, seams, tufting, or storage openings.

Yes. Rectangular ottomans, bench ottomans, and coffee-table ottomans are all common custom cover projects.

These pieces often get heavy daily use, so a durable upholstery fabric is usually a smart choice.

Yes. We can make custom covers for many round ottomans and cylindrical footstools.

Round pieces need careful measurements, especially the diameter, height, and whether the sides are straight, tapered, padded, or curved.

Often, yes. Storage ottomans can usually be covered, but the best design depends on how the lid opens and whether you still need regular access to the storage area.

Send photos of the ottoman open and closed so we can understand the hinge, lid, seams, and any hardware.

In some cases, yes, but it depends on the ottoman design. Some storage ottomans work best with a separate lid cover and base cover, while others may need a simpler removable cover.

If easy access to the storage area is important, contact us before ordering so we can recommend the right approach.

Yes, but a slipcover will usually soften or cover the tufted look rather than recreate every button or depression exactly.

If you want to preserve the tufted appearance, send photos first so we can explain what kind of result is realistic. 

Yes. Ottoman covers can often be made to stop above the legs, drape lower, or include a skirted style depending on the look you want.

Photos help us understand whether the legs should remain visible or be covered.

Yes. Skirted ottoman covers are a good choice for a traditional, cottage, farmhouse, formal, or softer upholstered look.

Depending on the ottoman, a skirt can also help hide legs, storage bases, or older upholstery near the bottom of the piece.

Yes. Large cocktail ottomans and oversized coffee-table ottomans are often good candidates for custom covers.

Because larger ottomans may be used for feet, trays, games, pets, and everyday lounging, we usually recommend durable or performance fabrics.

Yes. Many customers order matching ottoman covers, sofa slipcovers, chair covers, cushion covers, throw pillows, and armrest covers in the same fabric.

If you’re refreshing a full room, we can help you coordinate fabrics across multiple pieces.

Yes. Ottomans are a great place to use a coordinating fabric, pattern, texture, or accent color.

You can match the sofa exactly, choose a complementary neutral, or use the ottoman as a small design accent in the room.

For most ottomans, measure the width, depth, and height. For round ottomans, measure the diameter and height.

Also note any special details like legs, casters, storage lids, hinges, tufting, curved sides, tapered sides, seams, or handles. Photos are very helpful.

Measure the ottoman itself whenever possible. Old covers can stretch, shrink, sag, or lose their original shape over time.

If you want to replicate an old cover exactly, send photos and let us know, but the ottoman’s actual dimensions are usually the best starting point.

Send photos from the front, side, top, and back if possible. If it is a storage ottoman, include photos with the lid open and closed.

Close-ups of legs, hinges, seams, tufting, curves, and any unusual details are also helpful.

Ottomans tend to get a lot of wear, so we usually recommend durable upholstery fabrics, high-durability fabrics, performance twills, heavyweight canvas, heavyweight twill, pet-friendly fabrics, and textured weaves.

If the ottoman is used as a coffee table or footrest, durability and cleanability should be top priorities.

For pets, choose tightly woven, pet-friendly, scratch-resistant, or high-durability fabrics. These tend to resist snagging better than loose weaves or delicate decorative fabrics.

If your pet jumps on the ottoman, sleeps on it, or scratches at it, avoid open weaves, large loops, and fragile raised patterns.

For kids, look for durable, forgiving fabrics that can handle climbing, snacks, spills, toys, and daily use.

Performance fabrics, textured weaves, darker colors, and subtle patterns can help hide everyday wear better than very light or delicate fabrics.

Yes. Indoor/outdoor performance fabric can be a smart choice for sunrooms, screened porches, patios, rental spaces, or high-traffic rooms where spills and moisture are a concern.

If the ottoman will live fully outdoors, choose fabrics designed for outdoor use and follow the care instructions carefully.

Care instructions depend on the fabric you choose. Some fabrics may be machine washable, while others should be spot cleaned or dry cleaned.

Always check the care instructions for your selected fabric. For custom covers, spot cleaning or professional cleaning is often the safest long-term option.

Some fabrics can shrink, especially natural fibers like cotton if washed or dried with heat.

To protect the fit, follow the fabric care instructions carefully and avoid high heat unless the care instructions specifically allow it.

A custom ottoman cover will usually stay in place better than a loose ready-made cover because it is made to the ottoman’s measurements.

Fit, fabric, ottoman shape, and everyday use all affect how much adjusting is needed over time.

Yes. Ottoman covers are a simple way to cover worn, faded, stained, torn, scratched, or outdated upholstery.

They’re especially useful when the ottoman is still comfortable and functional but the fabric no longer looks good.

Yes. We strongly recommend ordering fabric swatches before placing a custom order.

Swatches let you see the color, texture, weight, and feel of the fabric in your actual room before committing.

Yes. We work with designers, hotels, offices, rental properties, event spaces, lounges, restaurants, and other trade or business customers.

For commercial spaces, we usually recommend durable, performance-oriented fabrics that can handle frequent use.

Yes. If you are ordering for a designer project, hospitality space, office, rental property, or larger installation, contact us before ordering.

We can help with fabric recommendations, accurate pricing, repeat orders, and project planning.

Send us photos of your ottoman and tell us how it is used: footrest, coffee table, storage piece, kids’ room, pet spot, rental property, or formal living room.

We’ll help point you toward the best fabric, style, and cover option for your project.