How to Make a No-Sew Round Tufted Storage Ottoman | House One

House One’s Jenn Largesse demonstrates how to build a round tufted ottoman without having to sew.

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At first glance, making a round tufted ottoman can seem like a complicated project, but with a simple frame and a staple gun, this elegant piece of furniture comes together easier than you might think.

Cost: $200 (For full project, parts one and two)

Time: 8 hours

Difficulty: Moderate

Tools:
Pencil [amzn.to/2Yj8o2F]
Marker [amzn.to/2FLODul]
Tape measure [amzn.to/2FBwi2M]
Miter saw [amzn.to/3htrWZT]
Drill/driver [amzn.to/31hr7h3]
Hand clamps [amzn.to/2QbURW5]
Jigsaw [amzn.to/2QbV9MF]
Hand stapler [amzn.to/2YjpBJm]
Hot glue gun [amzn.to/2CQ4eb6]
Tin snips or sharp scissors [amzn.to/3gfBohX]
Needle nose pliers (to remove errant staples) [amzn.to/2Q9RgaW]
Hammer (to set stubborn staples) [amzn.to/3hgnHAp]
1-inch hole saw (to cut holes in foam for buttons) [amzn.to/3kXDkPL]

Shopping:
(2) 2 x 3 x 8 boards [thd.co/3aK4o06]
(1) ½-inch x 4’ x 8’ plywood [thd.co/3ghRM1t]
(1) 1/16 in. x 4 ft. x 8 ft. plastic panel [thd.co/2Xxz670]
(4) 4-inch legs [low.es/329CsPs]
(4) leg plates [thd.co/34hVOEA]
1½-inch deck screws [thd.co/34hh3pZ]
3/8-inch staples [amzn.to/3l3PW7R]
Button making kit (to make 21 buttons) [etsy.me/2FJqDrB]
3 inch high-density foam (or layer 1 inch foam pieces to save money) [amzn.to/2EjTQZp]
All purpose adhesive spray [amzn.to/2FBF5li]
Foam adhesive (If necessary) [amzn.to/2Qf2Gu0]
Batting – Get 2 ½ yards [amzn.to/31fpz7h]
Black fabric liner – Get 4 Yards [amzn.to/3gdaYNH]
Fabric – Get 2 ½ yards [amzn.to/3aIMoDb]
Waxed upholstery thread [amzn.to/2ElQftQ]
Tufting upholstery needle [amzn.to/31dk8p6]
¼ inch cord [amzn.to/3l4dcmo]
Hot glue sticks [amzn.to/32hhu1c]

Cut List
2x3 – 12 @ 11 ½-inch
½-inch Plywood Lid and Base – 2 @ Cut to Circle with 15-inch Radius
½-inch Plywood Top Ring – 1 @ Cut to Ring with 15-inch outer and 12-inch inner Radius
½-inch Plywood Inside Base – 1 @ Trim Circle with 11¾-inch Radius

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