Something like this beautiful Oak coffee table would be a better contrast to your rug without looking too heavy.www.urbanointeriors.co.nz

I think a clear (Lucite?) console table would work well, with perhaps a plant in nice timber plant stand and possibly a decorative basket underneath. A smallish bowl on table could serve as a holder for keys, sunglasses, etc., unless you already have a drop-off point in entryway. I do like idea of other for potted plant in hall upstairs, but perhaps not in path of stairs, esp with those two doors located there. Here are photos to give idea.

I agree...maybe buy or make a couple of big floor cushions which are great for the baby and toddler years, and work with the couch you have for now? you could use black and white ones and tie them into similar coloured throw cushions on the couch.

Hi Fiona, I normally answer design-related questions but you grabbed my interest with this gorgeous ottoman/pouffe from studio szpunar, based in Warsaw, Poland. It looks like it was only ever a prototype, but I would email the studio direct to see whether they can make one for you hello@studioszpunar.com . As for similar products, no-one else seems to offer a curved plywood ottoman of any kind - we often design bespoke curved joinery so are looking into the possibilities at the moment. However the closest thing I could find was this product on etsy; https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/280350356/storage-ottoman-upholstered-ottoman-pouf?ref=related-5 Good Luck! Kate