Pouf ottomans are one of the most versatile small-furniture pieces around. They are a stool, a footrest, a table. They are ...

1. For the base, have a piece of plywood cut to 24 by 24 inches at a home-improvement store or lumberyard. 2. Lightly sand and paint all 4 cubes; let dry. 3. Line up cubes, as shown. 4. Center base on ...