This was a few years ago, but I love showing off our ottoman. We had moved to a new apartment and we needed a new coffee table that felt comfortable to put feet on, and for storing blankets and pillows in. New ottomans can be expensive, so we were looking through second-hand stores for a bargain and something interesting.  I was hoping for something to become a project (my partner, not so much). It took some hunting, but finally we stumbled onto this beauty – for only $15! The way it started.  With just a glance, you know the story of this box . The top has a hinge lid with treated timber inside, no chipboard here! It is very heavy and feels sturdy to rest our feet on. The fabric was an easy way to update the box without being a massive job. The inside hinting at something more.  I was worried about splinters for anything to be stored inside, so a lining would be needed. On inspection, the existing fabric was just stapled in place, obviously done with care. Even at this stage, we ass