While some call them ottomans, others call them cushions, say anything, and a pouf is something in between. A pouf is a versatile item with any shape, including round, cube or cylindrical, and is often used as a set of extra sitting in homes. A pouf is mostly used for extra sitting and can be used for almost every purpose. While they are the extra seating chairs, they are also the best to be used when spaces are low and come in various textures.