Poufs—basically mini ottomans—are all the rage now and a great way to add more seating to a living room that really can't handle more large furnishings. They're also easy to pull in and out as needed, so they don't over crowd your floors or take up permanent residence on your rugs. But many are almost as pricey as a guest chair. We found this blog post at apartmenttherapy.com that shows how to create your own pouf using $3 Ikea mats and fillers that can range from old duvets to jeans and foam scraps.

Make Your Own Poof