Sorry this probably won't help much. DH & I made a footstool/storage box out of an old bureau drawer. For the top,we made an insert out of plywood, added padding and upholstery. We bought 4 short screw-on legs for it.

Hi,

Is this what you're looking for?
We are going to make one very soon, can't wait!

Here is a link that might be useful: storage ottoman

this is the link to how to for the ottoman u r looking 4

http://www.hgtv.com/dc-furniture-ottomans/build-a-storage-ottoman/index.html

I saw something similiar about ottomans on hgtv. Here's where you can find it:

www.hgtv.com/decorating/oh-the-ottoman/index.html

Not exactly what you are looking for but I used the plans from this storage ottoman to build more of a storage container by increasing the size: http://www.workbenchmagazine.com/main/pdf/wb295-ottoman.pdf

I used 1/2" oak finished plywood, a few old hinges and and a handle on the front for accent. Finished it off with 3 coats of a stain/urethane combo, sanding with a 320 between coats. To stop the lid from slamming I used clear square stops and I also used them on the bottom of the legs so it doesn't scratch the hardwood. Did this all with a circular saw and a manual hand saw for the smaller pieces.

Image of finished product: http://yfrog.com/0wdscn0863j

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