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Chilling outside with a pool noodle at the lake or pool is great, but what if you want to relax inside instead? Do you need a place to put your feet or are you ready Say goodbye to your coffee tableThe Ottomans are the answer. These versatile pieces are perfect in living rooms, bedrooms and sunrooms, but upholstered versions can be expensive. You’ll save a fortune with this easy DIY @HometalkBecause it turns out you can transform a few dollar tree pool noodles into a tiny ottoman in a matter of hours. To make one, you’ll stack several pool noodle circles on top of each other, fill them with more pool noodle pieces, and cover the entire structure in tape before decorating with twine.
Ottomans are ideal for small spacesBut there are a few ways you can adjust the size of this project to meet your needs. Since they are quite thick and long, we recommend starting with several dollar trees Outdoor Fun Jumbo Pool NoodlesWhich cost only $3 each. While you can choose shorter or thinner versions, you’ll need more of them to build your ottoman and they won’t necessarily provide the same level of sturdiness. It’s okay to upcycle last season’s pool noodles that are taking up space in your shed, but ignore any brittle noodles, especially if you want to use your ottoman occasionally for extra seating. To complete this DIY, you’ll also need a roll of heavy-duty tape. Dollar Tree sells several different versions, but their $1.50 Tool Bench Brand Heavy-Duty Tape The discount store carries the longest and highest rated.
How to make a pool noodle ottoman
To assemble your Dollar Tree Pool Noodle Ottoman, you’ll start by building the outer frame. The number of layers will determine the finished height, so keep that in mind before creating circles by taping the ends securely with each of your pool noodles. Then you will stack your circles on top of each other. Add a few extra loops of tape around all the rings to keep your frame strong.
The next step is to fill the frame with pieces of pool noodle cut to the exact height of the frame. Each piece should be exactly the same length, but you will be covering them, so don’t worry about variations in color or thickness. When it comes Pool Noodle HacksNothing beats a serrated bread knife for cutting foam pieces to size.
Once your frame is filled with pool noodle pieces, cover the whole thing in duct tape. For a funky look, you can opt for versions with fun patterns like GiftExpress Holographic Polka Dot Duct Tape from Amazon And called it a day.
But for a more elevated vibe, you need to complete one more step. Using a hot glue gun, slowly spiral rustic twine, colorful paracord, or scrap fabric rope around your ottoman. Starting in the center of both faces of your ottoman, wrap the twine around itself until you reach the sides. Then, continue spiraling it down until both ends meet somewhere on the side of the twine.
