Footstool coffee table

A footstool coffee table is a popular choice and with good reason. We spend a lot of time choosing the ideal sofa, but when it comes to the footstools or coffee tables, it's usually an afterthought. This multitasking piece of furniture has a lot to offer. There's something so appealing and inviting about a piece of furniture such as an ottoman.

Choose a large footstool coffee table and you'll be glad you did. Not only do they offer somewhere relaxing to place tired feet at the end of the day, they can also be used as a footstool for extra storage. Further to this, they can also create somewhere to use for display purposes. Trays are available to buy for footstools, which create space to display modern, unique items such as large candles and books.

We’ll be able to help you spot what to look for when buying one. It’s the main focus point of the room, so it’s worth some thought.

Here’s five important questions to ask yourself:

These types of footstools are a combination of both a footstool and a coffee table merged to create one piece. They are upholstered in fabric, offer a comfortable place to put your feet or even sit on, while also have a place to rest things as you would on a coffee table.

It’s usually slightly larger than a standard footstool normally around 90 cm on the longest side and typically takes up more space so to both kick up your feet, as well as fit a tray on, so as to not have to move anything out the way.

With plush foam padding so you can still use it as a footstool or seat, and a flat top to create a sturdy surface but still offering a cozy and supportive surface.

A footstool coffee table can serve many purposes. Establish the main reason you need a footstool coffee table in the home. From here, it’ll be so much easier to decide what to look for. It’s important to think through your needs and how you plan to use this piece of furniture.

Will it solely act as a table or would you rather it be a comfortable spot to rest your feet or somewhere to free up storage space to hide away unsightly items such as TV remotes.

If you have kids, is having a piece with soft edges important? Footstools with soft edges can work really well in homes with small children because they don’t have sharp edges, their typically rounded off softer edges than a traditional footstool coffee table.

Opt for one with a flat top that feels sturdy and not overly plush on top so that there is some structure to it for everyday use. Other things can be considered such as sizes, styles, or storage options. You may want to consider a sturdy, hard-wearing fabric or even a type of leather. Any of these materials allow for easy cleaning and care.

Getting your footstool coffee table size just right is so important, it’s where a lot of people make mistakes and end up buying one that’s either too small or too large for there living space.

The biggest mistake you can make is deciding on the style first, without considering how large or small it is and how it will fit in with the other pieces of furniture you already have.

Firstly make sure that you select a size that’s appropriate in scale to your sofa or other seating in the space.

A good rule of thumb is when looking at footstools, try to make sure at least one of the measurements either the length or width is at least 90 cm or more.

The height should be about the same height as your sofa seat cushion which is normally around the 40-50 cm range unless you have a really tall sofa. A little lower is more desirable.

A footstool coffee table that’s taller than sofa seat cushions, may be uncomfortable for your legs.

Ensure that you leave enough “walk around” space between itself and the seating so you don’t have to shuffle around it. Leaving around 45cm or so of space is just about right to walk around and it allows you to reach things easily.

After you've decided on your footstool coffee table size, it's time to choose the shape. Often, choosing between square footstool coffee table, rectangle or round boils down to your personal liking and a practical perspective.

The first thing you should do is take into account other pieces of furniture of the space in the home. Different spaces and layouts call for different shapes. For a room that’s more closed off, square or rectangle works just great.

Furniture typically has lots of sharp angles, as do the walls of most rooms, for that matter. So it makes sense that for most people, to think rectangle or square feels like a safe choice for the home.

Whereas a round shape helps with softening harsh corners. If your living room is very busy, and you’ll frequently be walking around, round works well. Using a round footstool coffee table in a smaller room, makes a room feel larger.

Now consider the upholstery material. Velvets, linens and wools are well suited for use in the upholstery of footstools, sofas and chairs. Even a bed can be upholstered with these and can stand up to everything modern life will throw at them.

Many love the look and luxury feel of a plush velvet but are hesitant to choose it because they've heard it’s hard to maintain and fear that due to a footstools heavy use, will quickly look tired. This isn’t true at all.

Velvet is made from high-quality 100% polyester, it's less prone to marking or crushing and really easy to look after. Its dense pile means it displays colour very well, which allows it to create an excellent, intense, rich tone which is hard to achieve with a cotton material.

Linen makes for a great choice for upholstery material around the home. It's extremely hard-wearing, easy to maintain and clean. As with most materials, any stains or spillages should be gently mopped up with a slightly damp, white cloth. To help avoid any mishaps, consider the use of a coffee table tray, this is especially important when placing drinks on an upholstered footstool coffee table.