Footstools with Storage: A Footrest, a Seat, and a Tidy Solution in One

Small, large, black, grey and velvet footstools for the living room. British made, factory direct, with free UK delivery.

A good footstool does three jobs at once. It gives you somewhere to rest your feet at the end of the day, it provides extra seating when guests turn up, and (if you choose a footstool with storage) it hides away the everyday clutter that makes a living room feel small. Browse our range of storage footstools, plain footstools, and ottomans below, all built in our UK factory and shipped free across the mainland.

WHY ADD A FOOTSTOOL TO YOUR LIVING ROOM?

If your living room has a sofa but no footstool, you're missing the easiest upgrade in the room. Here's what a footstool actually adds:

1. Proper foot support. Crossing your legs on the sofa, or putting your feet on the coffee table, both cause posture problems over time. A footstool at the right height keeps your hips and knees aligned.

2. Hidden storage. A storage footstool can swallow throws, kids' toys, magazines, board games, remote controls, charging cables, and slippers. Lid down and the room is tidy in seconds.

3. Extra seating. When you have guests over and the sofa is full, a large footstool seats one to two more people. It's the most practical "extra chair" you can own because the rest of the time it disappears as a footrest.

4. Style anchor. A footstool in a contrasting colour (mustard, navy, or pink against a grey sofa, for example) ties a room together more cheaply than a new rug or curtains.

STORAGE FOOTSTOOLS: WHAT TO STORE INSIDE

If you're considering a footstool with storage, here's what real customers tell us they actually keep in theirs:

• Throws and spare blankets, especially in winter
• Children's toys (the lift-off lid version is perfect for end-of-day tidying)
• Remote controls, charging cables, and headphones
• Magazines, books, and Sunday papers
• Knitting, sewing, or craft supplies
• Spare cushions and pillow covers
• Board games and playing cards
• Pet toys and grooming items

A 60cm to 80cm wide storage footstool typically holds the equivalent of two large throws plus a small basket of bits. A 100cm-plus large storage footstool can hold a full set of bedding.

SHOP BY SIZE

Small Footstool

A small footstool (under 50cm wide) is the right choice if you want a footrest but don't have space for anything larger. Tucks neatly under a coffee table or beside an armchair. Good for studio flats, bedroom corners, and reading nooks.

Medium Footstool

Medium footstools (50cm to 80cm wide) are the most popular size. Big enough to rest both feet on, double as a coffee table with a tray on top, and offer real storage capacity if you go for a lift-lid model.

Large Footstool

A large footstool (80cm to 120cm wide) doubles as a small bench or extra seat. Often used in front of a 3 seater or 4 seater sofa as a long footrest that two people can share. The biggest storage capacity in the range.

SHOP BY COLOUR

Black footstool. A black footstool is the easiest colour to match because it works with any sofa colour and hides marks. Available in faux leather (wipe clean, family friendly) and velvet (luxurious, soft).

Grey footstool. Light grey opens up a room; dark grey grounds a brighter sofa. Grey is the most popular footstool colour in the UK because it matches the most popular sofa colour.

Cream and beige footstool. Soft, calm, works with most neutral living rooms. Best chosen in stain resistant fabric if you have kids or pets.

Velvet footstool. Available in mustard, navy, dark grey, light grey, pink, cream, and black. The velvet finish elevates a room without changing anything else.

FOOTSTOOLS FOR THE LIVING ROOM

The most common use for a footstool is in front of a sofa in the living room. A few practical tips for getting it right:

• Match the height to your sofa seat. A footstool that sits roughly the same height as your sofa cushion gives you the most comfortable footrest position.
• Leave 30 to 45cm of clearance between the footstool and the sofa so you can stretch your legs out without kicking it.
• Match or contrast intentionally. Match the footstool fabric to the sofa for a coordinated look, or pick a contrasting colour to make the footstool a feature.
• Choose storage if your living room is small. Footstools with storage replace a chest, a basket, or a side cabinet, and free up floor space at the same time.

DELIVERY AND PRICING

Our footstools start from £49 for small fabric models and run up to around £199 for large storage footstools in velvet. Every order ships free across UK mainland addresses including London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool, Sheffield, Bristol, York, Oxford, Cambridge, Bath, and beyond. Standard delivery is 7 to 14 days.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What's the difference between a footstool and an ottoman?

The terms are used interchangeably in the UK, but technically a footstool is smaller and designed primarily for resting your feet, while an ottoman is larger and often doubles as a coffee table or extra seat. A storage footstool with a lift-off lid is the same thing as a storage ottoman in most retailers' catalogues, including ours.

How much storage space does a storage footstool have?

It depends on the size. A small storage footstool (40cm to 50cm) holds the equivalent of one folded throw and a few remotes. A medium one (60cm to 80cm) holds two to three throws plus accessories. A large storage footstool (100cm+) can hold a full duvet, bedding set, or a deep basket of toys.

Can you sit on a footstool?

Yes, our footstools are built to take adult weight, and a medium or large footstool comfortably seats one adult. Larger storage footstools (80cm+) can seat two people side by side when you need extra seating for guests.

What's the right footstool height for my sofa?

Match the top of the footstool to the height of your sofa seat cushion (typically 40 to 45cm from the floor). This gives you a comfortable, level extension to stretch out on.

Are storage footstools safe for children?

Choose a model with a soft-close hinge or a removable lift-off lid rather than a heavy spring-loaded lid that could trap fingers. All our storage footstools use either lift-off lids or soft-close mechanisms.

What's the cheapest footstool you sell?

Our cheapest footstools start from £49 for small fabric models. Storage footstools start from around £79.

Do you sell footstools that match your sofas?

Yes. We make footstools in the same fabrics and colours as our main sofa ranges (Alaska fabric, plush velvet, jumbo cord, boucle, faux leather), so you can buy a matching footstool when you order your sofa, or add one later in the same finish.

What fabric is best for a footstool with kids and pets?

Faux leather wipes clean in seconds and resists pet hair, making it the most practical choice for busy family homes. Stain-treated fabric is the next best option. Velvet looks beautiful but needs more care.

READY TO ADD A FOOTSTOOL TO YOUR LIVING ROOM?

Browse the full range above, pick your size and colour, and we'll deliver it free anywhere in mainland UK within 7 to 14 days. If you're buying a footstool to match an existing Gamzo sofa, message us with your sofa name and we'll confirm which footstool fabric matches exactly. Call 0121 517 0635 or email info@gamzooutlet.co.uk.