Perch your tired feet on a gorgeous footstool
Shop a range of footstools including ottomans with storage, pouffes and benches.
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Make a footstool your own with our customisable designs, available in up to 50+ fabrics and colours.
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Our most sought-after designs
Our bestselling ranges. These designs are selling like hot cakes and we can see why.
Anke
A generous bench with ample storage space beneath its opening lid (with safety mechanisms, might we add), this ottoman is your Scandi-style stowaway spot. An inner fabric lining even manages to make its contents - bed linen, plastic diggers, ski-wear - look as lush as its exterior.
Find your fabric
We have over 50+ fabrics and colours to choose from across our bespoke ranges.
Easy Velvet
Luxurious and extra durable – this deep pile velvet is sensually soft to the touch and doesn’t mark or crease like traditional velvets.
Smart Wool
The best of both worlds. A versatile wool look fabric with a luxurious velvet touch. Tactile and robust our Smart Wool is washable for added peace of mind.
Smart Leather
Adding a touch of luxury to any room, our Smart Leather boasts the same hardwearing benefits of real leather and can be wiped clean with a dry cloth.
House Weave
Woven from pure polyester, these fabrics have a slight texture, similar to linen, and are incredibly durable, as well as waterproof. They hold colour beautifully and have real depth.
Linen
A beautiful, versatile linen, with a cotton blend. This washable, durable fabric is perfect for high traffic areas with its FibreGuard Stain Free Technology - meaning most household spills & stains can be removed with just water. The perfect child & pet friendly fabric.
Plain
Our perfect everyday fabric – Plain is a washed, soft fabric with a brushed finish. This extremely soft, yet durable fabric is washable too so you’re ready for whatever life throws at you.
Crushed Velvet
A rich velvet with a relaxed feel. This luxurious fabric celebrates the lived-in look, with a washed finish across its deep colours.
Boucle
Boucle is our latest trendsetting fabric. Its popular textured finish works wonders on all designs - perfect for adding a modern, cosy feel to your space.
About our footstool designs
The perfect way to accessorise a sofa, make a comfortable small seat, or put your feet up. Our footstools include nifty features such as storage underneath, like our ottoman footstools, or gorgeous and compact design features that add distinctiveness to the room.
Footstools, ottomans and pouffes feature heavily in the living room, including sumptuous velvet or Chesterfield footstools.
Our footstools are handcrafted in small batches. While some items may come back in stock, many of our footstool designs are limited to a few runs, so once they're gone, they’re gone!
A selection of our footstools are bespoke and made to order. Customise your design with 50+ fabric and colour options.
What is the Difference Between an Ottoman and a Footstool?
Although the terms are often used interchangeably, ottomans and footstools serve slightly different purposes. The main difference between these two types of furniture is that ottomans usually have storage space inside - making them the perfect storage solution for smaller spaces.
What is a Footstool Used For?
Footstools are used as a place for resting your feet when relaxing on a chair or sofa and provide the perfect alternative to the chaise found on a corner sofa - especially in tighter spaces.
Larger footstools can also be styled as a coffee table and dressed with a tray. Ottomans are especially useful as coffee tables, as they allow you to store magazines, books and coasters inside, so they’re out of sight until you need them.
How to Clean a Fabric Footstool
When it comes to cleaning a fabric footstool, you should treat it in the same way as you would your fabric sofa. For regular cleans, simply vacuum your fabric footstool using the soft-bristled attachment, really concentrating on the areas that might hold on to dust and debris, such as the deep buttoning.
For spills, stains or marks from muddy shoes, the quicker you can act, the better. Start by dabbing the affected area with water and a soft cloth, but don’t rub, as this could spread the stain. Repeat as necessary until the stain has gone.
Can you Sit on a Footstool?
You might be surprised to learn that you can sit on a footstool - they provide the perfect perching place for when you have unexpected guests over and need some additional seating.
They also make great seating options for dressing tables, allowing you to tuck it underneath when it’s not in use.
How High Should a Footstool Be?
As a general rule, your footstool should be no higher than the seat of the sofa or chair it will be used for. In fact, the ideal height is around two inches lower than the seat of your chair for maximum comfort and style.