Boho Printed Fillable Storage Pouf

Every home has a pile of soft things with nowhere to go: the spare duvet, the winter blankets in summer, the clothes waiting to be donated. Most of them end up squashed into a cupboard or stacked on a shelf. The Boho Printed Fillable Storage Pouf gives them a better home. It arrives unfilled, with a large hidden zip opening, so you can pack it with exactly those things and turn clutter into a comfortable seat.

It is a pouf in the truest sense: a soft, low seat you can sit on, rest your feet on or pull over when guests arrive. At 20.9 inches across and 13.8 inches high, it is big enough to use as a proper seat, and its printed pattern gives a room a warm, collected, bohemian feel.

What makes the printed pouf stand out

The opening is the smartest part of the design. Rather than a small seam you have to stuff through, it has a large hidden zip, so filling it is quick and easy. Pack it with old clothes, blankets or beans, and you save the cost of buying filling while freeing up space in your closets.

The size makes it genuinely useful. Many poufs are really footrests, too small to sit on comfortably. This one is 20.9 inches across, which gives an adult a real seat, and 13.8 inches high, a relaxed low height beside a sofa or in a reading corner.

The materials balance looks and practicality. The top is faux leather, which wipes clean with a soft cloth, while the body carries a printed pattern that runs all the way around. Because the pattern covers the whole body rather than one face, the pouf looks right from every angle, and the busy design helps hide the small marks a floor seat picks up.

Then there is the choice of pattern. There are seven: Cream Floral Band, Cream Moroccan, Cognac Kilim Band, Cognac Diamond Band, Cognac Geometric Band, Tan Tribal Band and Tan Teal Pattern. Each has a warm, bohemian character, from soft cream florals to rich cognac bands.

Where it looks best, room by room

• Living rooms. Extra seating or a footrest in front of the sofa.
• Bedrooms. A seat at the foot of the bed that stores spare bedding inside.
• Reading corners. A low seat or footrest beside an armchair.
• Guest rooms. Holds the guest duvet and pillows until they are needed.
• Kids' rooms. A soft seat that swallows outgrown clothes and soft toys.

The patterns are especially at home in boho, eclectic and Moroccan inspired rooms, alongside woven rugs, rattan and plenty of plants. In a more minimal room, a cream pattern adds texture and warmth without becoming too busy.

A pair of poufs in two coordinating patterns, such as a cream and a cognac design, makes a relaxed, layered look around a coffee table.

It also earns its keep in homes where storage is tight. In a small apartment, a guest duvet and a spare set of pillows can take up a whole shelf. Packed inside the pouf, they disappear into a seat that is useful every day, and they are ready and waiting the moment a guest arrives.

Choosing the size and placement

The pouf measures 20.9 inches across and 13.8 inches high once filled. That height sits comfortably beside most sofas and armchairs, so it works as both a footrest and a seat. Allow a little space around it so people can pull it out easily when they want to sit.

A few tips help it look and work its best:

• Pack it firmly if it will be used as a seat, so it holds its round shape and height.
• Fill the sides evenly as you go, so the pattern bands sit straight rather than bulging.
• Use soft items only, such as blankets, clothes or beans, so the seat stays comfortable.
• Set it on a rug in a living room for a soft, grounded look.

If you plan to use it as storage, keep the things you need least often at the bottom and the more useful items near the zip, so you can reach them without emptying the whole pouf.

Pairing it with other pieces

A printed pouf pairs well with solid textures around it. Set it on a jute or wool rug, add a plain throw blanket to the sofa and a woven basket nearby, and let the pattern be the feature. Cognac designs look lovely with leather, wood and brass, while cream patterns suit linen, pale wood and white walls.

Browse the poufs and ottomans collection for a plain companion piece, or the floor cushions collection for softer seating to mix in. A warm floor lamp nearby makes a seating area with a pouf feel especially inviting in the evening.

Is the printed pouf right for your space?

This pouf is a strong fit if you:

• Have spare bedding or clothes that need a home.
• Want a pouf big enough to sit on properly.
• Love bohemian patterns and warm, layered rooms.
• Like a wipe clean top on a piece that sees daily use.

It is not the right choice if you want a pouf that is ready to sit on straight out of the box, since it arrives unfilled. If you would rather skip the filling step, a pre filled pouf or ottoman will be quicker to use.

Every order ships free across the US and most arrive in 6 to 9 business days. Unused items in their original packaging can be returned within 30 days of delivery, and questions about patterns are answered at info@norafurnish.com.