When it comes to making a footstool purchase,
there are many considerations to make. With various ranges and styles to choose
from, it is all too easy to make the wrong choice. What we intend to do here is
guide you through the many aspects of your footstool buying decision before
making that all-important purchase. By way of an example - are you purchasing a
footstool to coordinate with an existing sofa arrangement? How do you
want to use it, and is the stool decorative or functional?
The first question to answer is if you want
your feet on the stool when resting them, and if so, then height becomes an
important consideration. When it comes to footstool design, there are many
options available, including round styles that can be used as a coffee table in
addition to rest for your feet; square stools with or without a back that can
be used for sitting on as well; and rectangular stools that are more like a
mini-chair.
The next question to ask is what size
footstool you want? Do you need it to match the width of your armrests, or will
any stool do? And finally, how much weight should the stool support?
Finally, how much weight should the footstool
support? We recommend that a good target aim for the importance of the stool is
50 pounds.
With this information, you will make an
informed purchase decision and buy a footstool that meets your needs.
Checklist:
- 1. What
are some important considerations when deciding on making a footstool purchase?
- 2. Do
I want my feet on the stool or not?
- 3. How
much weight does the stool need to support? Fifty pounds is a good target.
- 4. What
size footstool do I want, and how wide should it be?
- 5. Do you care if your armrests can touch the back of the stool or not? If so,
measure up from where they are when seated in a chair.
- 6. Are
you looking for an upholstered stool or not?
- 7. Do
I want a footstool with back support? If so, measure the height from where your head is when seated in a chair to 8. the floor and then add another two inches. For example, if my head reaches the ceiling at six feet, I would need a backrest that is eight inches high.
- 8. Do
I want my footstool to be upholstered or not?
- 9. What
color should it be? Leather, vinyl, fabric, and wood are options when picking out an upholstery material. Fabric can come in many different colors, but there may also be a fee for that.
- 10. What
size do I need? There is no correct answer, but there are guidelines. The standard size is about 18 inches wide and 16-20 inches high, depending on your height, but the standard may have to be adjusted for smaller or taller people.
- 11. Do
I want a footstool with storage? This might not seem like an essential aspect of furniture purchase until you find yourself wondering where that last sock went! The most popular storage footstools have space for
magazines, remotes, or other items that can clutter your living room.
With the right footstool, you can be
comfortable for hours on end without having to worry about getting up and down.
You also don’t have to worry about your back or knees hurting because of a lack
of space in between furniture. The versatility of these little beauties is what
makes them so great! Once you find one that fits all your needs, it will
quickly become an essential part of your home decorating scheme.
