{ "id": "storage-ottoman-bench", "sku": "storage-ottoman-bench", "title": "SONGMICS Folding Storage Ottoman", "slug": "storage-ottoman-bench", "price": 72.99, "currency": "AUD", "availability": "in_stock", "category": "kids-pets-and-extras", "category_label": "Kids Pets And Extras", "tags": [], "colors": [], "materials": [], "dimensions": null, "weight": "2.54 kg", "images": [ "https://wholesalelounges.com.au/dropship-images/kids-pets-and-extras/storage-ottoman-bench/main-storage-ottoman-bench.jpg", "https://wholesalelounges.com.au/dropship-images/kids-pets-and-extras/storage-ottoman-bench/storage-ottoman-bench-10.jpg", "https://wholesalelounges.com.au/dropship-images/kids-pets-and-extras/storage-ottoman-bench/storage-ottoman-bench-2.jpg", "https://wholesalelounges.com.au/dropship-images/kids-pets-and-extras/storage-ottoman-bench/storage-ottoman-bench-3.jpg", "https://wholesalelounges.com.au/dropship-images/kids-pets-and-extras/storage-ottoman-bench/storage-ottoman-bench-4.jpg", "https://wholesalelounges.com.au/dropship-images/kids-pets-and-extras/storage-ottoman-bench/storage-ottoman-bench-5.jpg", "https://wholesalelounges.com.au/dropship-images/kids-pets-and-extras/storage-ottoman-bench/storage-ottoman-bench-6.jpg", "https://wholesalelounges.com.au/dropship-images/kids-pets-and-extras/storage-ottoman-bench/storage-ottoman-bench-7.jpg", "https://wholesalelounges.com.au/dropship-images/kids-pets-and-extras/storage-ottoman-bench/storage-ottoman-bench-8.jpg", "https://wholesalelounges.com.au/dropship-images/kids-pets-and-extras/storage-ottoman-bench/storage-ottoman-bench-9.jpg" ], "description_short": "A padded, tufted top and foldable design combine a footrest with covered storage for smaller spaces.", "description": "A place for the things that never quite get put away\n\nA throw on the sofa, a few loose accessories and an overfilled cupboard can make a room feel busier than it needs to. Sometimes you do not need another large piece of furniture. You need a small, useful place to put the things you reach for often.\n\nA storage ottoman bench combines that covered space with a top you can use as a footrest. This SONGMICS model has a tufted, foam-padded surface and a folding body. It is a compact option for a living room, bedroom or entryway.\n\nThe important point is its size. Although the product name includes “bench”, the listed dimensions are about 38 cm in each direction. Think of it as an individual storage stool, not a seat that stretches across the end of a bed.\n\nHow the storage and footrest work together\n\nThe appeal of a small storage ottoman is simple. The floor space occupied by your footrest also becomes a place for belongings. Instead of leaving a folded throw on a chair, you can put it beneath the lid and keep the top clear.\n\nThis works best when you give the compartment a clear purpose. You might keep a small blanket inside, or use it for a few items that otherwise collect beside the sofa. Check the size of those items before assuming they will fit.\n\nThe listed storage volume is 41.64 litres. That is useful as a general reference, but internal measurements are not provided. A volume figure does not tell you the width of the opening or whether a stiff, awkwardly shaped item can pass through it.\n\nAvoid filling the compartment so tightly that you need to force the lid down. Easy access is part of what makes covered storage useful.\n\nCheck the footprint before the style\n\nStart by measuring the place where you want the ottoman to sit. The main dimensions are 38 x 38 x 38 cm, while another entry gives 38.1 x 38.1 x 38.1 cm. For a close fit between furniture, leave a little room rather than planning around an exact edge.\n\nYou can mark the footprint on the floor with removable tape. Then walk around it, open nearby doors and pull out any drawers. A compact ottoman still needs to work with the way you move through a room.\n\nAlso think about access to the contents. If you tuck it beneath a desk or into a narrow gap, will you need to move it every time you want something inside?\n\nA square storage footstool is often easier to place than a long bench, but the right position depends on your room. A useful location should leave both the walkway and the lid accessible.\n\nMatch the height to your chair\n\nA living room footrest needs to suit the seat you already own. The listed seat height here is 15 inches, with an overall height of approximately 38 cm. Compare that with your sofa or armchair before ordering.\n\nHeight can be easy to overlook when shopping from a picture. A footstool that looks right beside one chair may feel too high beside another. Measure from the floor to the top of your seat cushion as a starting point.\n\nYour own sitting position matters too. Consider whether you prefer your feet raised close to seat level or resting lower. There is no single comfortable arrangement for everyone.\n\nIf you can, use a stable object of a similar height to judge the position without putting weight on something unsuitable. This simple check can tell you more than a styled room photograph.\n\nUnderstand the fabric and construction\n\nThe listed materials include MDF, engineered wood, linen-look fabric and foam padding. The padded top provides the footrest surface, while the tufting adds a textured look.\n\nOne fabric field says linen, but other details describe linen-look fabric. Those descriptions do not confirm a precise fibre blend. If you specifically need pure linen upholstery, ask for confirmation rather than treating the linen-look wording as proof.\n\nThe main colour entries say Dark Gray. A separate supplier detail mentions Slate Gray and Ink Black. Check the current images and selected option carefully if you are matching existing furniture.\n\nA dark gray ottoman may be worth considering alongside many room schemes, but screen images cannot settle an exact colour match. If a precise shade is essential, get more detail before purchase.\n\nChoose a job for it in your room\n\nBeside an armchair, this piece can act as a tufted footrest with storage for a small throw. That arrangement keeps it close to where you will use both parts of the design.\n\nIn a bedroom, a bedroom storage seat can give loose belongings a defined home. Check that it does not block wardrobe doors or narrow the path around the bed. Its compact dimensions make placement easier to plan, but measuring still matters.\n\nThe supplier also lists entryway shoe bench use. In that setting, consider the available sitting space and whether the height suits the person using it. This is not a long hallway bench with room for several people.\n\nChoose one main role before you buy. Furniture that has a clear job is less likely to become another surface where unrelated things pile up.\n\nWhat the load rating does and does not mean\n\nThe supplier states a static load capacity of 300 kg and separately lists a maximum recommendation of 660 pounds. The word “static” matters. It describes a load at rest, not every kind of force someone could apply.\n\nDo not read that number as permission to stand on the lid, jump onto it or use it as a step. A folding footstool with lid is not a ladder or a piece of exercise equipment.\n\nAssembly is required. Follow the supplied instructions and make sure the ottoman is correctly set up before applying weight. If anything does not sit as described, stop and check the instructions rather than guessing.\n\nThere is no child-specific safety guidance in the record. In a family room, supervise children around the lid and discourage climbing or rough play.\n\nWhen a folding design is useful\n\nA fold flat ottoman can suit a room that changes use. You may want a footrest during the evening but prefer more open floor space at another time.\n\nThis model is listed as folding flat, though its folded measurements are not supplied. If you plan to keep it in a particular cupboard or narrow gap, confirm the packed size first. Open dimensions alone will not tell you whether it fits there.\n\nEmpty the compartment before folding or moving it. Keep any parts together and follow the assembly instructions when setting it up again.\n\nThe listed item weight is 2.54 kg. That gives you a useful reference for the empty ottoman, but stored belongings will add weight. Remove them before moving the piece around the house.\n\nKeep care simple and gentle\n\nThe stated care method is to wipe with a damp cloth. Start with light cleaning rather than saturating the upholstery. MDF and engineered wood should not be left wet.\n\nLet any damp area dry before putting belongings back inside. This is especially sensible when storing textiles that could hold moisture against the interior.\n\nA removable or machine-washable cover is not specified. Do not assume the fabric can be unzipped and washed, even if other padded storage stool designs offer that option.\n\nFor day-to-day use, avoid placing wet items inside. Keep open drinks on a separate table rather than balancing them on the padded, tufted top. The product is listed as a footrest, not as a flat drinks surface.\n\nCompare practical details before ordering\n\nWhen comparing small space storage options, look beyond the outside appearance. The useful questions are whether the piece fits your room, whether your belongings fit inside and whether the height works with your seat.\n\nFor a blanket storage ottoman, fold the blanket first and measure it. For a linen look footstool, check whether the stated fabric description meets your needs. For occasional seating, read the assembly and load guidance carefully.\n\nDelivery lead time, warranty terms and return conditions are not specified in this record. Check the storefront information before buying, especially if you need the item for a particular date.\n\nIf you are choosing a SONGMICS storage ottoman as a gift, confirm the recipient's space and colour preferences. Practical furniture is most useful when it has somewhere suitable to go.\n\nThe short version\n\nThis folding ottoman combines a tufted padded top, covered storage and a compact footprint of approximately 38 cm in each direction. It is worth considering when you want a footrest and somewhere to keep a few everyday belongings.\n\nMeasure your room, compare the height with your chair and check the current colour option. Keep the limits clear too. Internal measurements, folded dimensions and an exact fabric blend are not confirmed here. Those checks will help you decide whether this compact design is the right fit for your home.", "llm_summary": "The SONGMICS ULSF27Z is a folding storage ottoman with a tufted, foam-padded top and covered storage. Listed materials include MDF, engineered wood and linen-look fabric. The main listed colour is Dark Gray, while another supplier detail mentions Slate Gray and Ink Black. Dimensions are listed as 38 x 38 x 38 cm and separately as 38.1 x 38.1 x 38.1 cm. Item weight is 2.54 kg, and listed storage volume is 41.64 litres. The supplier states a 300 kg static load capacity. Assembly is required, and the ottoman folds flat. Care guidance is to wipe with a damp cloth. Country of origin, warranty terms and delivery lead time are not specified in this record.", "returnable": true, "return_policy": "Voluntary 14-day change-of-mind returns in original condition, buyer pays return postage; Australian Consumer Law consumer guarantees for faulty goods. Return postage on faulty goods is ours.", "shipping_profile": "standard", "warranty": null, "brand": "Wholesale Lounges", "gtin": null, "mpn": null, "condition": "new", "url": "https://wholesalelounges.com.au/storage-ottoman-bench/", "canonical_url": "https://wholesalelounges.com.au/storage-ottoman-bench/", "json_url": "https://wholesalelounges.com.au/api/products/storage-ottoman-bench.json", "updated_at": "2026-10-19" }