Carpeted staircases as a child were multifunctional, as their combination of structure and comfort made the perfect play device or simply a good spot to sit and read. The Ottoman gives users the opportunity to revisit the experience of a carpeted staircase on a smaller and lounge-focused scale. While not being attached to the Carpet, its striped steps coincide with those on the mat, continuing the tactile experience into the 3rd dimension. The steps cap off with a wooden peninsula, providing a station to aid in work or leisure.