The Dressing Room: Coffee Table vs Ottoman

I came across this Horchow ottoman and loved it instantly. I am a big fan of tufting, and I liked how this ottoman had tufting all around it and not just on top:

After seeing the Horchow ottoman, we were pretty set on using it as our coffee table and adding a tray to hold the remote controls, drinks, etc. It would also provide more seating if necessary, and it's a great place to prop feet on (although I don't know how I feel about dirty feet on this ivory ottoman).

The more we worked on the overall layout for the family room, I started to worry that the ottoman would be to heavy for the room and take up too much visual space. Actual coffee tables usually have open bases, and you there are so many beautiful tables that come with clear glass or reflective surfaces like metal and mirrors, which would help the room feel more open and larger. We've gone back and forth, but I think we've decided to go with an actual coffee table.

Here are some pictures of using tables vs ottomans as the coffee table:

Coffee Table - Table