I love a good foot rub—and a good footstool

A footstool by any other name is also known as an ottoman or a hassock.  And in my humble opinion, I think a foot stool is one of the most versatile pieces of furniture you can own.  Depending on the size, it can act as an ottoman to rest your feet, provide additional seating during a party or perform double duty as an end table next to a chair or sofa.

Probably the most commonly used footstool is a matching ottoman placed at the foot of the coordinating easy chair as seen in this photo.  It creates a very inviting look.

Traditional Spaces by Barrie Interior Designers & Decorators Staples Design Group

A more stylish arrangement might be to use an ottoman in a different design style than the chair, making for a more eclectic but still inviting arrangement as seen here.

Traditional Bedroom

Traditional

Eclectic Living Room by Amsterdam Home Stagers HUISSTYLING

or modern:

Modern Living Room by Austin Architects & Building Designers Alterstudio

Shared:

Contemporary Bedroom

or for personal use:

Victorian Bathroom by Portland Interior Designers & Decorators Jessica Helgerson Interior Design

Whimsical:

Traditional Closet by Monmouth Beach Interior Designers & Decorators Sheila Rich Interiors, LLC

or  serious:

Traditional Family Room by Edina General Contractors John Kraemer & Sons

suede, velvet, plaid or solid–a footstool should be a staple in your home’s decor.  You can find these workhorses of design in pretty much any store that sells furniture from low-priced retailers like Target and Walmart to higher end stores like Ethan Allen or have one custom made to meet your exacting needs by contacting your interior designer.