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Ercol Hug FootstoolErcol Hug Footstool
Ercol Hug Footstool
Please note, the chair pictured is not included in this price but is available to purchase separately. This curved Hug footstool from ercol, shaped to nestle in against the ercol Hug Chair, is perfect to pair with the chair and for putting your feet up. Features: Pick from a clear matt or dark finish for the legs Available in the Edit collection of fabrics and leathers Removable weighted...
RRP from £399 from £319
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Ercol Sandford Storage FootstoolErcol Sandford Storage Footstool
Ercol Sandford Storage Footstool
The Ercol Sandford Storage Footstool combines practical functionality with elegant design, making it a perfect addition to any living space. Expertly crafted from solid ash wood, this footstool showcases Ercol's renowned craftsmanship, with its smooth, clean lines and a natural wood finish that highlights the beauty of the grain. The cushioned top provides a comfortable spot to rest your feet,...
RRP £750 £559
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G Plan Chloe Footstool
Experience ultimate relaxation with this versatile and stylish Chloe footstool from G Plan, designed to bring both comfort and elegance to your living space. Crafted with a sturdy frame, this footstool offers durable support, making it perfect for propping up your feet after a long day or providing extra seating when needed. The plush, cushioned top is upholstered in premium fabric or leather, available...
RRP from £578 £459 from £339
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G Plan Ledbury Footstool
Ledbury offers classic G Plan comfort, combined with an elegant style. With soft cushions and curves a place to put your feet up or a handy extra seat the Ledbury footstool is the perfect finishing touch for your sofa or chair. Choose from a range of fabrics and leathers. Footstool Dimensions Height: 42cm Width: 75cm Depth: 57cm Handcrafted in the UK with a 25 Year timber frame...
RRP from £510 £405 from £355
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G Plan Ledbury Storage Footstool
Ledbury offers classic G Plan comfort, combined with an elegant style. With soft cushions and curves this storage footstool is a place to put your feet up or a handy extra seat the Ledbury footstool is the perfect finishing touch for your sofa or chair. Choose from a range of fabrics and leathers. Footstool Dimensions Height: 42cm Width: 75cm Depth: 57cm Handcrafted in the UK...
RRP from £711 £565 from £495
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G Plan Lingfield Fabric Footstool
With sophisticated tailoring and a sumptuous cushion, the Lingfield Fabric Footstool from G Plan offers both style and support. Clean lines enhance its design, while the supportive sit provides classic comfort. Choose from a range of beautiful fabrics and leathers to suit your style. Handcrafted in the UK, each piece comes with a 25-year timber frame and frame construction guarantee. Features: Supplied...
RRP from £398 £315 from £275
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G Plan Lingfield Leather Footstool
With sophisticated tailoring and a sumptuous cushion, the Lingfield Leather Footstool from G Plan offers both style and support. Clean lines enhance its design, while the supportive sit provides classic comfort. Choose from a range of beautiful fabrics and leathers to suit your style. Handcrafted in the UK, each piece comes with a 25-year timber frame and frame construction guarantee. Features: Supplied...
RRP from £500 £399 from £349
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G Plan Malvern Footstool
Improve your relaxation experience with this versatile and stylish footstool from G Plan Malvern, designed to bring both comfort and elegance to your living space. Crafted with a sturdy frame, this footstool offers durable support, making it perfect for propping up your feet after a long day or providing extra seating when needed. The plush, cushioned top is upholstered in premium fabric or leather,...
RRP from £510 £405 from £275
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G Plan Malvern Storage Footstool
Maximize your living space with the stylish and functional G Plan Malvern storage footstool, designed to seamlessly blend comfort, utility, and elegance. This dual-purpose piece features a plush, cushioned top that provides a cozy spot to rest your feet or extra seating for guests. Lift the top to reveal a spacious, hidden storage compartment, perfect for stashing blankets, books, toys, or other...
RRP from £711 £565 from £375
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G Plan Monza Footstool
Monza's laid-back proportions and high back offer a luxury lounging experience. Put your feet up on this handy footstool (also available as a storage footstool). Leg finishes available in a choice of show wood or brushed chrome. Choose from a range of beautiful fabrics and leathers to suit your style (contrast stitching option available on selected leather). Footstool Dimensions Height:...
RRP from £390 £309 from £269
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G Plan Monza Storage Footstool
Monza's laid-back proportions and high back offer a luxury lounging experience. Put your feet up on this handy footstool (also available as a sttandard non storage footstool). Leg finishes available in a choice of show wood or brushed chrome. Choose from a range of beautiful fabrics and leathers to suit your style (contrast stitching option available on selected leather). Footstool Dimensions Height:...
RRP from £570 £455 from £399
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G Plan Seattle Footstool
The G Plan Seattle Footstool offers contemporary elegance to any space featuring crisp tailoring and sleek details. Various fabrics and leathers are on offer with a choice of contrast stitching available on Cambridge leathers. G Plan are Handcrafted in the UK with a 25 year timber frame & frame construction guarantee. Dimensions: Footstool: W. 55.5 cm, H. 40.5cm D.70.5cm Footstool...
RRP from £513 £409 from £359
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G Plan Spencer Fabric Footstool
The G Plan Spencer Fabric Footstool is a stylish and compact solution, thoughtfully designed to complement modern living spaces. Renowned for their craftsmanship, G Plan has created a footstool that combines timeless design with exceptional comfort, effortlessly addressing the challenges of compact living without compromise. Crafted with the signature quality and attention to detail that G Plan...
RRP from £355 £279 from £245
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G Plan Spencer Fabric Storage Footstool
The G Plan Spencer Storage Footstool in Fabric combines practicality with timeless elegance, making it a versatile addition to any living space. Designed for modern living, this footstool not only provides a comfortable place to rest your feet but also offers hidden storage, perfect for keeping your room tidy and organised. The storage option includes a cleverly integrated tray, available in G Plan's...
RRP from £494 £395 from £345
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G Plan Spencer Leather Footstool
The G Plan Spencer Leather Footstool is a stylish and compact solution, thoughtfully designed to complement modern living spaces. Renowned for their craftsmanship, G Plan has created a footstool that combines timeless design with exceptional comfort, effortlessly addressing the challenges of compact living without compromise. Crafted with the signature quality and attention to detail that G Plan...
RRP from £508 £405 from £355
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G Plan Spencer Leather Storage Footstool
The G Plan Spencer Storage Footstool in Leather combines practicality with timeless elegance, making it a versatile addition to any living space. Designed for modern living, this footstool not only provides a comfortable place to rest your feet but also offers hidden storage, perfect for keeping your room tidy and organised. The storage option includes a cleverly integrated tray, available in G...
RRP from £613 £489 from £429
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G Plan Vintage Agatha Fabric Footstool
Introducing the G Plan Vintage Agatha Fabric Footstool. This is the perfect footstool for those who seek sleek retro-inspired furniture. Pick from a curated selection of beautiful fabrics and leather to perfectly match your decor. The wooden feet come in a choice of Walnut or Ebony. The G Plan Vintage Agatha is handcrafted in the UK and comes with a 25-year timber frame and frame construction...
RRP from £750 £635 from £599
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G Plan Vintage Agatha Leather Footstool
Introducing the G Plan Vintage Agatha Leather Footstool. This is the perfect footstool for those who seek sleek retro-inspired furniture. Pick from a curated selection of beautiful fabrics and leather to perfectly match your decor. The wooden feet come in a choice of Walnut or Ebony. The G Plan Vintage Agatha is handcrafted in the UK and comes with a 25-year timber frame and frame construction...
RRP £1500 £1275  £1199
from £20.14 per month
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G Plan Vintage Bethnal Leather Footstool
Bold and beautiful. The Bethnal leather footstool is the ultimate place to put your feet up and unravel. With clean lines and retro inspired detailing, Bethnal will add definite style and comfort to any space.Finding the perfect footstool can be a hard choice to make, but Bethnal will more than likely be your final decision. The Bethnal Footstool is available in a range of beautiful leathers, handcrafted...
RRP £750 £635  £599
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G Plan Vintage Broadway Leather Footstool
A statement piece like no other. Broadway's iconic design speaks for itself, combined with undeniable comfort, making this vintage-inspired footstool the perfect choice for any fashionable home. Make Broadway completely your own, by styling it from a beautiful range of leathers, setting of the classic button detailing and high wingback. Swivel in style and be the envy of all your friends with...
RRP £813 £689  £649
from £10.90 per month
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G Plan Vintage Peabody Leather Stool
Please note, the Peabody chair and footstool are sold separately. Contemporary and yet cosy. Peabody's distinctive details create the perfect footstool to pop your feet up on. The perfect addition to any living room configuration, Peabody speaks for itself when covered in beautiful accent fabrics. Featuring a modern base that's perfect for social homes, Peabody offers mid-century charm...
RRP £688 £579  £549
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Liberty Footstool
The Liberty Footstool features clean lines and a sleek silhouette. Its minimalist design allows it to seamlessly integrate into any interior style, from modern and Scandinavian to transitional and electric. The Footstool is perfect for when you want to put your feet up after a long day. Cold cure differs from normal foam interiors in that it’s made in a mould specifically designed to fit...
£319 from £255
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Liberty Legged Ottoman Footstool
The Liberty Legged Otoman Footstool features clean lines and a sleek silhouette. Its minimalist design allows it to seamlessly integrate into any interior style, from modern and Scandinavian to transitional and electric. The Legged Ottoman features a latch which reveals a hidden storage trunk. For feet, otp for black ash for a strong contrast or weathered ash for a warm, soft look. Cold cure...
£645 from £515
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Liberty Storage Footstool
The Liberty Storage Footstool features clean lines and a sleek silhouette. Its minimalist design allows it to seamlessly integrate into any interior style, from modern and Scandinavian to transitional and electric. The Footstool is perfect for when you want to put your feet up after a long day. Cold cure differs from normal foam interiors in that it’s made in a mould specifically designed...
£405 from £319
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Orla Kiely Leap Stool
Orla Kiely's upholstered furniture collection brings to life her playful combination of colour and pattern to add a pop of fun to your everyday. Each piece is directly influenced by Orla to apply her signature modern twist to mid-century style. Every item is handmade to order in the UK, allowing for endless authentic Orla Kiely looks to be created using the wide range of colour and exclusive...
RRP from £355 £319 from £299
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Orla Kiely Roundwood Stool
Orla Kiely's upholstered furniture collection brings to life her playful combination of colour and pattern to add a pop of fun to your everyday. Each piece is directly influenced by Orla to apply her signature modern twist to mid-century style. Every item is handmade to order in the UK, allowing for endless authentic Orla Kiely looks to be created using the wide range of colour and exclusive...
RRP from £355 £319 from £299
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Parker Knoll Denham Footstool
The Denham doubles up as a luxury footstool and additional storage unit. Its stylish look will help to deliver a subtle blend of comfort and practicality to the home. Handmade in Britain by Parker Knoll's expert craftsman. Available in a range of soft touch fabrics or fine leather. Dimensions: H 44cm x W 58cm x D 58cmPlain turned legs available in Teak, Cherry, Antique Walnut or Mahogany25 Year Guarantee...
RRP from £673 £535 from £499
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Parker Knoll Juniper Footstool
As its namesake implies, Juniper takes inspiration from all things natural. The iconic winged back and modern clean lines perfectly blend contemporary and traditional style elements in harmony, making it a flawless fit for any space. The soft upcycled fabrics make the seating experience on the Juniper kinder to the environment and more comfortable than ever. Features: Available in a range...
RRP from £499 £399 from £369
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Phoebe Large Footstool
The Phoebe Large Footstool is an exquisite piece of furniture, crafted with meticulous attention to detail, featuring dowelled, screwed, glued, and stapled joinery for unmatched durability and strength. The robust hardwood and composite board frame ensures long-lasting stability, The Extraflex seat interior provides an additional layer of coziness, ensuring a luxurious seating experience. To...
£379 from £319
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Sherborne Storage Footstool
Add this Sherborne footstool to your living space to complement your Sherborne furniture. With its simple classic design, it will fit in perfectly with all Sherborne ranges. There is a wide range of fabric and leather choices available, you can choose a colour to match or dare to be different with a contrasting colour. The footrest has a soft cushion top for the comfort you need, and it rests on countersunk...
£435 from £369
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Stressless Magic Footstool With Signature Base
The Stressless Magic Footstool with Signature Base is the ultimate companion to your Stressless Magic recliner, designed for unparalleled comfort and relaxation. Crafted with a premium leather or fabric upholstery, this footstool features a plush cushion that perfectly supports your legs and feet, relieving tension and promoting circulation. Its innovative design includes the patented Glide system,...
RRP from £649 £519 from £485
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Stressless Modern Ottoman
Ingenious sitting comfort. The Stressless Ottoman Modern is ingenious in a few ways. It has a built-in tilt system, which makes sure the angle of the ottoman is adapted to your sitting position. It also has room for all the extras, under its top. The ottoman comes in two sizes, large and medium. Medium Dimensions: Width: 51cm Depth: 40cm Height: 44cm Large Dimensions: Width:...
RRP from £559 £445 from £419
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Stressless Stella Ottoman
Stressless Stella is part of a new collection from Stressless for those looking for quality and comfort combined with exquisite design. With its clean Nordic lines and urban design feel, Stressless Stella offers you a new sitting experience with traditional Stressless comfort. This stylish ottoman matches your Stella sofa or chair perfectly and will be the icing on the cake for this already extremely...
RRP from £599 £479 from £449
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Sylvia Bench Footstool
Oozing style and sophistication, this range carves a new and exciting aesthetic. Inspired by design detailing of the generations past, creating an effortless and stylist look. Perfect for those who settle for nothing less than style and comfort. Foot colours available in either American Walnut or Weathered Oak. Scatter cushions are available as optional extras. Bench Footstool Dimensions: Height:...
£415 from £269
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Sylvia Storage Footstool
Please note, the images used are for display purposes only. Oozing style and sophistication, this range carves a new and exciting aesthetic. Inspired by design detailing of the generations past, creating an effortless and stylist look. Perfect for those who settle for nothing less than style and comfort. Foot colours are available in either American Walnut or Weathered Oak. Scatter cushions...
£555 from £359
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Wood Bros Watton Button Top Footstool
A buttoned top footstool designed to complement the Watton range with a wooden plinth and cabriole leg. A large fabric and hide swatch is available. As supporters of Campaign for Wool, Wood Bros offer Moon and Harris Tweed wools. Leather can also be used on all sofa collections. Finishing touches come from your choice of piping and wood colour for the legs and plinth. The Watton sofa group is...
RRP from £649 £519 from £485
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Zadie Storage Footstool
This Zadie Storage Footstool is a versatile piece, providing both a comfortable place to rest your feet and a convenient space to store household items. Featuring a frame constructed from seasonal hardwood, meticulously chosen from sources that are both traceable and sustainable. The integrity of all key joints is ensured through a robust combination of gluing, screwing, and stapling. The seat...
£609 from £395
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Parker Knoll Evolution Design 1703 Footstool
Part of the Parker Knoll Evolution Collection, the contemporary Design 1703 footstool has been crafted with the iconic designs form the 60s in mind. The polished chrome base adds to making this stool a striking new addition to add to any modern living space. The Evolution 1703 has been made to the highest standards here in the UK with comfort and style in mind. Available with a range of fabulous fabrics...
RRP from £768 £609 from £575
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Parker Knoll Isabelle Footstool
A sophisticated range, the Isabelle is sure to make a statement. With clean contemporary lines, subtle detailing and elegant curves, this collection is timeless. This collection is handmade in Britain by Parker Knoll's expert craftsman using the latest innovation in premium comfort technology. Available in soft touch fabrics or fine leather. Available as a chair, snuggler, large and standard two...
RRP from £684 £545 from £509
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Parker Knoll Large Storage Footstool
A simplistic, large storage footstool with elegant, wooden legs. A perfect addition to your living room with ample storage space to meet all your needs. Handmade in Britain by Parker Knoll's expert craftsman. Available in a range of soft touch fabrics or fine leather.Dimensions: H 39cm x W 89cm x D 64cmLeg finish available in Teak or Mahogany25 Year Guarantee for the frame and frame assembly5 Year...
RRP from £697 £555 from £519
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Parker Knoll Lifestyle Storage Footstool
A compact, rectangular storage footstool, the perfect addition to any living space. Its range of fabric and leather options will tie in well with many of Parker Knolls Lifestyle sofas and chairs, while a spacious interior will provide plenty of room for magazines and other items you like to keep out of sight. Handmade in Britain by Parker Knoll's expert craftsman. Available in a range of soft touch...
RRP from £656 £519 from £489
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Parker Knoll Lift Top Footstool
This lift top stool from Parker Knoll is both a handy storage solution and comfortable complement to your Parker Knoll sofa or chair. A compact footstool that doubles up as additional storage. The perfect addition to any living space. Handmade in Britain by Parker Knoll's expert craftsman. Available in a range of soft touch fabrics or fine leather.Dimensions: H 44cm x W 69cm x D 54cmPlain turned legs...
RRP from £836 £665 from £625
from £10.50 per month
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Parker Knoll Moseley Footstool
A classic, plain top compact footstool complimented by elegant wooden, castor legs. Offering a simple solution to putting your feet up at the end of the day. It's elegant design includes castors as well as a softly cushion top, adding an extra level of comfort to your living room. Handmade in Britain by Parker Knoll's expert craftsman. Available in a range of soft touch fabrics or fine leather.Dimensions:...
RRP from £700 £559 from £525
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Parker Knoll Penshurst Stool
The Parker Knoll Penshurst Footstool is a well upholstered footstool which has been influenced by traditional and classic tones to provide a luxurious fabric footstool. The Parker Knoll Penshurst Footstool will will add a touch of classic and vintage flair to any living space. With a wide range of fabrics to choose from you can design your stool to match any decor.Made in the UKCarefully selected high...
RRP from £568 £449 from £425
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Parker Knoll Winchester Footstool
The Winchester footstool is one of many available from the Parker Knoll classic range and like the sofas can be covered in a range of fabrics and leathers.. A simplistic, large footstool complimented with elegant wooden, castor legs. A simplistic, large footstool complimented with elegant wooden, castor legs. Handmade in Britain by Parker Knoll's expert craftsman. Available in a range of soft touch...
RRP from £924 £739 from £689
from £11.58 per month
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Parker Knoll York Stool
The Parker Knoll York Footstool is a well upholstered footstool which has been influenced by traditional and classic tones to provide a luxurious fabric footstool. The Parker Knoll York Footstool will add a touch of classic and vintage flair to any living space.25 Year GuaranteeDiscreet Spacious StorageWell Upholstered Luxurious DesignDesigned and Made in BritainDimensions (H x W x D): 43cm x 65cm...
RRP from £594 £475 from £445
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G Plan Ellis Footstool
The Ellis balances timeless comfort and contemporary design with its deep deluxe cushions and lumbar support options. Ellis is also available in a new stylish curved sofa offering a combination of modular units so you can create the right sized sofa for your home. Available in fabric or leather and with a choice of static, manual and power options. All units come in individual pieces for easy access...
RRP from £363 £289 from £249
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G Plan Hatton Ottoman Footstool
The Hatton Ottoman Footstools have a flat top which is perfect for trays and books or simply to pop your feet on. Available in a beautiful range of fabrics and leathers (contrast stitching available on Cambridge leathers) and also comes with show wood feet in a choice of four finishes. Height: 33cm Width: 92cmDepth: 48cmDisplayed in Alford Denim with Walnut Legs.
RRP from £590 £469 from £409
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A modern living room is never complete without a Footstool. From storage ottomans to upholstered leg rests, at Downtown we will have something for you. We understand that with space at a premium, living areas becoming open plan and the home being where we like to socialise, a footstool can be a great option for making the most of your space.

Often thought of as large cushions, a footstool or pouffes can be so much more than that; and also look a lot better! Many footstools have legs that raise them from the ground, providing an elegant look. Another handy feature with many is the hidden storage they can provide. If you often have large parties or guests, a footstool also can be used as an extra seat, coffee table or just a decorative accessory.

Below we have outlined a few different aspects to consider before purchasing your footstool.

Purpose - What is the main function of your footstool? There are many ways that a footstool can be incorporated into the modern home, and rooms that they can feature in. In more compact homes, a cube footstool that fits neatly into small spaces can provide additional seating. Footstools that provide additional storage are a great option for keeping your living room clean and tidy by hiding away loose throws and blankets or you could add a bedroom footstool to tidy away any scatter cushions that you don't want left out. Whilst the main reason for a footstool is always to be a footrest, they make a great option if children are in the home because they do not have sharp corners, so can double up as a drinks stand or coffee table when not in use.

Size - The size of footstool you choose will depend on your room dimensions and the other furniture you have in your living space such as sofas. A good way to see what size you need is to replicate the shape using a sheet of paper and place it where you would put the footstool, visualising whether it looks the right size and fits with the flow of the room. Ideally a footstool should always allow people to walk freely in the room and not block any pathways. Try and gauge the height you need too. A footstool should always be the same height or slightly lower than the edge of your sofa to avoid getting cramp and for peak relaxation.

Look & Feel - Footstools are generally available in two main materials: Leather and Fabric. A footstool is likely to see quite a lot of use, making the durability extremely important. Velvet is one option which looks luxurious and is hard wearing, but more difficult to clean. Leather is very natural and easy to clean, but will wear over time. Cotton fabric footstools are the most common because not only are they available in a large range of colours, they are also hardwearing and resistant to bobbling, as well as cleanable with a variety of solutions. Also consider whether you want your footstool to blend in with your existing decor or whether you want it to be a statement piece.

Our animal footstools such as the Eliza the Grey Elephant Leatherette Footstool are great talking points, whilst Orla Kiely footstools generally stand out too. At Downtown we sell many footstools that accompany sofas and chairs. This will, where possible, be listed on the relevant product page. If you have any doubt please contact us via our contact form which can be found here or via our live chat feature.