Any company within the furniture sector should as part of its core message be run on the basis of the quality of product and the excellence of its customer service. So, it is with the increasing presence of internet retailers specialising in footstools and ottomans market. Without the customer they are nothing. Without a catalogue of highly engineered and well-designed products they have no business. As the current difficult trading climate eases towards a period of growth only those businesses with sound commercial acumen will be able to take advantage of the upturn. 

As busy people we all know the importance of ‘putting our feet up’ after a hard day at work. We also value the importance of relaxation. Our experience when trading footstool products on the internet is that they need to fit seamlessly into the lifestyle and environment of potential customers. It is therefore vital that the design principles are based on the idea of giving consumers choice within a quality palette. With choice comes style and the variables of fabric, colour, feet and size are melded into footstool selection.

Businesses that provide custom-built footstools, pouffes and storage pieces rely on the experience of craftsmen and their product selection. Choosing plywood over chipboard, aniline leather over bicast leather and hardwood over softwood ensures rigour, consistency and a quality build with the customer in mind. Ask any UK ottoman or footstool craftsman for his specification standard and he will reply that if it is good enough for him it is good enough for his customer.

Furniture retail on the internet operates in such a way that products are not sold through shops on the high street. We are open 24/7 and if it is Christmas Day or 3.00am our products are available for all to see and buy. In this way the presence and display of product images on a website must engage with consumers in a way that removes them from being able to feel or small them. We must lead them towards the virtual world of experience, value and texture.

As internet retailers our challenge is to entice potential customers through means of visual clarity and the sound logical message that we cut out the expensive retail charges of the high street. Consumers are buying a unique range of products from the privacy of their own homes. Indeed, they are simply a click away from putting their feet up!

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Sue Drummond

Verified Customer

We purchased this stool as a gift for our daughter and she’s absolutely delighted with the quality of product, material and depth of colour. The order process was simple and the price was super-competitive. We did have a slight issue with delivery (through no fault of Footstools Direct) but can honestly say that from initial contact to resolution, the customer service received was commendable! Footstools Direct is certainly a company we will be using again and pleased to recommend.

1 days ago

Anonymous

Verified Customer

Excellent quality product, reasonable turnaround in a hurry

8 days ago

Michele Gray

Verified Customer

A really beautiful footstool, so pleased it's really well made and the dark red plaid goes well in my living room.

1 months ago

Anonymous

Verified Customer

Nice quality, value for money got the samples delivered to help choose the right colour

1 months ago

Judith Millar

Verified Customer

All positive. Great choice of fabric. Great choice of sizes. Different leg heights too. I bought two. Delivered on time. They look well made, but I suppose only time will tell. I'm pretty confident!

1 months ago

Barbara Strangward

Verified Customer

Supply was delayed, but resolved promptly. Very pleased with the footstall, which has also been admired by visitors. Pleasant telephone contact.

1 months ago

Ann Wilson

Verified Customer

Great customer service,most obliging when I asked if I could have my stools ASAP,they arrived very promptly and are beautifully made, I'm thrilled with them ,Will definitely use footstools direct again and recommend the firm to others . Thankyou.

2 months ago

Ann Wilson

Verified Customer

The service from Footstools Direct was exceptional. I needed the request to be carried out urgently.. This was no problem, and the gentleman that i spoke to on the phone was so helpful, and i received the beautifully made stools in record time. THANKYOU very much to the team that carried out my order and I will definitely recommend you as a great firm to deal with

2 months ago

Rina Begum

Verified Customer

Absolutely love my footstool. Very comfy and sturdy. Looks well posh. I'm in love. An amazing company. Delivered very fast. Packaging was really good too. Thank you to everyone at footstools.

2 months ago

Piotr Kolowiecki

Verified Customer

Beautiful stools and amazing customer service.

2 months ago