A pouf is a soft, lightweight floor seat that is reminiscent of a large round pillow. This might sound similar to an ottoman, since it's small and has several uses, and in many ways, it is. ... In most cases, poufs are used for extra seating, so you might see a few around a living room coffee table.

Poufs are a versatile piece of furniture that can tie your room together effortlessly. Poufs are unique in that they are solid, yet soft, and therefore they can be used in a variety of different ways. Poufs can function as a chair, footrest, an additional tabletop, and more depending on where they are located.

It might not seem like it, but not all furniture pieces are meant to fit into any design, literally and figuratively. If something doesn’t fit spatially, it will stick out like a sore thumb. And that also applies to poufs. Even though they are relatively small, they can throw off a design in a big way if not treated properly. Since they are an accessory, it’s even more important for them to literally fit into your design seamlessly. If your pouf is too big for the area it’s intended to go in, it can look clunky and unnatural, which is the exact opposite of how a pouf should look.