What's the difference between an ottoman and a footstool?
There’s no real difference between an ottoman and a footstool, they are just two terms that are used interchangeably to describe the same furniture.
Historically, the main difference was that ottomans often included storage – but there are now many footstools with storage that are just as versatile as ottomans with storage. As such, it doesn’t matter whether you’re going for a round ottoman or a small footstool, you’ll be enjoying the same comfort and practicality when stretching out from your sofa!
What type of footstool should I buy?
When it comes to picking out the perfect footstool, you can select from a wide range of different options to suit your home.
Footstools with storage are available to provide a place to tidy away throws and scatter cushions. These footstools and ottomans with storage also offer a sleek storage solution for coffee table magazines, helping to keep your living room neat and tidy.
Our wide selection of footstools also come in a diverse range of luxury material options, such as stylish fabrics & 100% natural leathers. In our collection, you can find leather footstools that bring a certain elegance to any room, as well as fabric footstools for that classic comfort underfoot. We even have velvet footstools to match our collections of velvet sofas and velvet corner sofas.
Should a footstool match your sofa?
Whether you’ve got a leather sofa or have coordinated with a fabric sofa and armchair, it’s important to think about how a footstool fits in with the current aesthetic of your living room.
If you’re a big fan of cosy cohesion, then we would recommend matching your footstool with your sofa. For example, add a grey footstool to complement your grey sofa, or match a large footstool with a huge corner sofa.
However, for those who love a more eclectic design, contrasting your footstool and sofa can create some truly unique and eye-catching results. Maybe you’ll look to pair a green footstool with a burnt orange sofa, or perhaps you want to add a leather footstool to a fabric sofa suite. The choice is yours!
Find the best footstool online at Sofology
With our collection of footstools and ottomans, you can add that all-important finishing touch to your living room set-up. Explore our full range, above, to see which type of footstool is best for your décor.