9 Best Poufs of 2025: A Designer's List

Best Features: - great pouf for an extra seating option

Size: 19.75"W x 19.75"D x 16"H

Why a Pro Recommends It: "It's 100% jute on the outside (no synthetics where your skin touches!) and 100% polybeads on the inside, packed tightly enough for a firm feel that gives just the right amount." - Courtney Marquez, LS Designer

Featured Review: "Nice soft footrest." - Jbyrd

Best Features: - cube pouf

Size: 18"W x 18"D x 14"H

Why a Pro Recommends Using It: "The color is warm, in an almost Moroccan way, but you still get the classic comfort of a square shape. The knit texture is also just so cozy and perfect for a relaxing corner." - Courtney Marquez, LS Designer

Featured Review: "Nice, heavy pillow." - Patiomaster42

Best Feature: - firm feel

Size: 19.75"W x 19.75"D x 16"H

Why a Pro Recommends Using It: "The color is neither underwhelming nor overwhelming. I like that it's firm enough to be used as an accent table surface, too!" - Courtney Marquez, LS Designer

Featured Review: "We wanted a different shape, texture and look and love both ottomans." - LinP

Best Features: - for bohemian, modern and rustic styles

Size: 20"W x 20"D x 14"H

Why a Pro Recommends It: "The best poufs are often pricier than you would think, since they really take good structural design and materials to create quality comfort. At just over $100 (at the time of this writing), this one goes in my book as a steal — perfect for a polished look on a budget." - Courtney Marquez, LS Designer

Featured Review: "Really like how it looks and is supportive when you sit on it." - Suzie P

Best Features: - beige/white round ottoman - perfect size with minimalist style for small spaces and minimalist interior design

Size: 18"W x 18"D x 14"H

Why a Pro Recommends It: "This is the most darling cozy-accent! I'm totally envisioning one of these in each of my own living room, bedroom and office space!" - Courtney Marquez, LS Designer

Featured Review: "This pouf is an adorable little addition to a Boho room." - Andrea DP

Best Features: - light brown braided pouf

Size: 19.75"W x 19.75"D x 16"H

Why a Pro Recommends It: "This pouf also comes in another color: a slightly less obvious tan. Both offer a versatile palette for those wanting options for a more or less neutral accent." - Courtney Marquez, LS Designer

Featured Review: "Cute color. Perfect and firm to sit on or rest feet." - jackjackjack

Best Features: - knitted indoor-outdoor pouf

Size: 18"W x 18"D x 14"H

Why a Pro Recommends It: "It's a stain-resistant performance fabric, something you often see in couches but rarely on poufs. It's tough to get dirty, ergo inviting for shoes-wearing feet!" - Courtney Marquez, LS Designer

Featured Review: "Very well made. Good quality." - Suzie P

Best Features: - chic crochet design

Size: 20"W x 20"D x 14"H

Why a Pro Recommends It: "The pattern of the knit! It adds just the right amount of texture for the neutral to pop." - Courtney Marquez, LS Designer

Featured Review: "They are the absolute perfect addition to our living room" - Hollshuns

Best Features: - complements bohemian styles

Size: 20"W x 20"D x 14"H

How a Pro Recommends Using It: "It's small-space-friendly at 20 inches, but still verstaile in size to be a replacement coffee table. I love styling this one with a simple book or two stacked in a tray! " - Courtney Marquez, LS Designer

Featured Review: "Love it great size and color! Shipping wasn’t too long either!" - Mayaa