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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 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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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 £379£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 £379£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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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 £289
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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 £385
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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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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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G Plan Holmes Footstool
Classic in all of its design, Holmes offers an elegant take on G Plan's legendary comfort. A supportive high back and shorter seat offer an upright sit in a choice of standard and compact sizes. Stylish curves on the scroll arms, seat and back cushions soften the lines and ensure you are truly comfortable. Available in 13 models. LHF (left hand facing) the arm is on the left hand side of the...
RRP from £410£325 from £285
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G Plan Holmes Storage Footstool
Classic in all of its design, Holmes offers an elegant take on G Plan's legendary comfort. A supportive high back and shorter seat offer an upright sit in a choice of standard and compact sizes. Stylish curves on the scroll arms, seat and back cushions soften the lines and ensure you are truly comfortable. Available in 13 models. LHF (left hand facing) the arm is on the left hand side of the...
RRP from £613£489 from £429
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G Plan Hurst Footstool
The Hurst, designed for modern living. With its geometric detailing and eye-catching design, the Hurst adds sophistication and elegance to any space. The luxurious cushions and premium foam arm pads deliver extra comfort and relaxation when seated.The Hurst offers modular options so you can create the perfect sofa for your home. All available in static, manual or power and you can choose from a range...
RRP from £426£339 from £295
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G Plan Jackson Footstool
Stylish sweeping arms with soft indulgent arm pads cradle the luxurious deep seats of Jackson, for the ultimate in contemporary comfort. Perfectly finished with sleek piping, brushed metal or show wood feet and optional contrast stitch detailing on leather. This footstool is the perfect partner to the sofas and chairs in this collection.Crafted from only the highest quality materials, using responsibly...
RRP from £414£329 from £289
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G Plan Kingsbury Storage Footstool
The Kingsbury has shapely wing details that give it a sophisticated style, with innovative power headrest and power lumbar support option and a stylish new curved sofa, featuring superb comfort from the high back and pad over chaise design, The Kingsbury is available in a wide range of beautiful fabrics and leathers. G Plan are Handcrafted in the UK with a 25 year timber frame & frame construction...
RRP from £834£665 from £579
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G Plan Riley Footstool
The Riley embodies sophistication with full, sumptuous seats, which provides unquestionable comfort. Stylish flared arm and back detailing provide contemporary design. Choose from a range of beautiful fabrics and leathers to suit your style. Show wood legs available in a choice of four finishes, Walnut, Mahogany, Oak, and Ebony. Manual or power recliner options are available for the ultimate relaxation...
RRP from £523£415 from £365
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G Plan Washington Storage Footstool
Through the use of modern lines, high quality materials and sumptuous comfort, the G Plan Washington Upholstery Collection is a luxurious collection that can be finely tailored to suit you. Expertly hand-crafted in the UK, G Plan have used high quality materials from responsible sources when constructing the G Plan Washington Footstool for superior strength and durability. G Plan are that confident...
RRP from £732£585 from £509
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Jay Blades X G Plan Allen Oval FootstoolJay Blades X G Plan Allen Oval Footstool
Jay Blades X G Plan Allen Oval Footstool
A selection of contemporary footstools in a range of different sizes to suit your space. These are the perfect accessory to complement your furniture, and a great way of injecting extra personality into your home. Allen's curved shape brings with it a gentler aesthetic, allowing a softer, more relaxed lounging experience. The Allen Footstool is available in a range of beautiful colours...
RRP from £500from £399
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Jay Blades X G Plan Bethnal Stool
Bold and beautiful. The Bethnal 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.Designed to be a safe space to unwind and relax, sink into Bethnals lavish cushions and take a load off. Finding the perfect footstool can be a hard choice to make, but Bethnal will more than likely...
RRP from £563from £449
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Jay Blades X G Plan Bow Tall Round FootstoolJay Blades X G Plan Bow Tall Round Footstool
Jay Blades X G Plan Bow Tall Round Footstool
A selection of contemporary footstools in a range of different sizes to suit your space. These are the perfect accessory to complement your furniture, and a great way of injecting extra personality into your home. Bow is a wonderful answer for more compact living, adding a splash colour whilst being the perfect size to neatly tuck away. The Bow Footstool is available in a range of beautiful colours...
RRP from £344from £275
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Jay Blades X G Plan Broadway Stool
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 with lavish accent fabrics, setting of the classic button detailing and high wingback. Swivel in style and be the envy of all your friends with this...
RRP from £688from £549
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Jay Blades X G Plan Morley Round Swivel FootstoolJay Blades X G Plan Morley Round Swivel Footstool
Jay Blades X G Plan Morley Round Swivel Footstool
A social centrepiece that doesn't skimp on comfort. Whether you are a fan of throwing more formal dinner parties, or casual family evenings, the Morley is the perfect hosting space. With flashes of Jay Blades' distinctive neon pink accent colour, Morley is a cut above the rest. Morley's striking design, deep seats and innovative features make this contemporary, fully modular range perfect...
RRP from £845from £675
from £11.34 per month
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Jay Blades X G Plan Nevill Oblong Footstool
A selection of contemporary footstools in a range of different sizes to suit your space. These are the perfect accessory to complement your furniture, and a great way of injecting extra personality into your home. Nevill's elongated size is perfect for social spaces, allowing a couple of people to put their feet up at once and become truly relaxed. The Nevill Footstool is available in a...
RRP from £469from £375
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Jay Blades X G Plan Peabody 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 from £625from £499
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Jay Blades X G Plan Shakespeare Square FootstoolJay Blades X G Plan Shakespeare Square Footstool
Jay Blades X G Plan Shakespeare Square Footstool
A selection of contemporary footstools in a range of different sizes to suit your space. These are the perfect accessory to complement your furniture, and a great way of injecting extra personality into your home. Shakespeare offers a great alternative to a coffee table and ideally pairs with the Albion; place a beautiful wooden tea tray on Shakespeare, pop your feet up and enjoy that well deserved...
RRP from £469from £375
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Alexander & James Artisan Stool
The Alexander & James Artisan Foot Stool is part of The Escape Collection which is inspired by the desire for global travel. As well as being a footstool, the Artisan Foot Stool can also be used as a centre piece, as shown in the images, or it can be used as a handy extra seat making it a really versatile piece. The painterly prints and the velvet textures give the Artisan Footstool a classic look...
£419 from £329
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Alexander & James Bailey Footstool
A masterpiece in retro-inspired design. It will literally feel like you are 'floating on air' thanks to a comfortable foam core in the seat cushion for central resilience that is surrounded by a wrap of feathers for the ultimate in comfort. With the Bailey leather upholstery collection from Alexander and James, you can lounge in total sophistication. Under the covers, as you would expect from Alexander...
£549 from £429
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Alexander & James Blake Footstool
The Alexander & James Blake footstool will perfectly complement the other items of the collection. With a beautiful contemporary country style design, this range includes sofas with a standard or with a pillow back and in a choice of quality leather and fabric finishes and with either black, dark wood or weathered oak shaped and polished feet. The main body of the Blake footstool is available...
£425 from £335
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Alexander & James Button Stool
Perfect as a footstool or occasional lounge table, the Button Footstool has been hand crafted and hand buttoned to create a striking stool. Choose from a variety of different fabrics and create your dream living space. We have both the Large and Small Button Footstool and the full range of fabrics available.Small stool shown in Flax Natural and Large stool shown in Flax GreyDimensions:Small Stool:...
£299 from £235
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Alexander & James Emma Footstool
The Emma Footstool features a supportive foam base layered with a fluffy fibre topper. Comfortable enough to use as an extra seat or to rest your feet on after a long day. Available in full fabric or full leather and has a choice of 3 foot colours. Shown in Aqua Velvet Sage fabric.Footstool Dimensions:Height: 36cmWidth: 110cmDepth: 110cmHow To Order:Available in full Fabric or full LeatherFor full...
£529 from £415
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Alexander & James Fontaine Stool
Dinky design with traditional styling and a plethora of fabrics to choose from, whats not to like? All the solid hardwood comes from sustainable forests and the shapely legs are hand turned and polished to perfection. Fillings are super soft, mixing feather, foam and fibre. Alexander & James test to the highest British standards, (including their own A&J bottom test!)Shown in Artisan Plain...
£489 from £385
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Alexander & James Hudson Footstool
Great as an extra seat for guests or to just simply rest your feet, the vintage-inspired styling on this footstool makes the Hudson a great choice for any living space. Please also bear in mind that leather is a natural product. No two hides are exactly the same and there may be subtle shade variations between pieces which is perfectly normal. Available in a variety of leather and fabric combinations.Please...
£559 £439
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Alexander & James Luisa Footstool
Sleek classic with hand tufted buttoning detail and a supportive foam base. Additional hand applied studs are a precious detailed option, and the hardwood legs are super elegant. Available in full leather or full fabric. Footstool Dimensions:Height: 42cmWidth: 182cmDepth: 86cmHow To Order:Choose between Full Leather or Full FabricSelect Fabric or Leather from the A&J swatch collectionsSelect a...
£705 from £555
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Alexander & James Pemberley Footstool
A cocooning collection which combines some of the most loved elements of Alexander and James favourite designs. With soft, plump fibre filling and dressed in warm hard-wearing leathers, the Pemberley footstool is the best place to rest your feet. Available in leather standard back only with a choice of 3 wood colours. Footstool Dimensions:Height: 45cmWidth: 85cmDepth: 64cmHow To Order:Select any Leather...
£575 from £449
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Alexander & James Saddler Footstool
The Alexander & James Saddler collection mixes classic and contemporary style for a unique look that looks great in your choice of fabric. The relaxed, slouchy design of the seat cushion is contrasted by the super slim frame. The Saddler range is idea for smaller living spaces because of its slim frame which keeps it as compact as possible. With your choice of fabric covering, you can style the...
£335 from £259
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Alexander & James Victoria Stool
Relax and put your feet up in complete style with the Alexander & James Victoria Footstool in a fabric finish, which adds a homely finishing touch to either a modern or retro décor.Shown In: Plush AsphaltDimensions: W 160 x D 90 x H 38cmWood sourced from sustainable forestsHand crafted and made to orderAvailable in a huge range of natural leathers and fabrics10 Year Frame GuaranteeAll screens...
£559 from £439
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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.