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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Lyn from Cheltenham

Verified Customer

I am absolutely delighted with my footstool. The quality, craftsmanship, and attention to detail are outstanding, and it is clear that great care has gone into its construction. Although there was a waiting period (bespoke item) it was more than worth it. The finished product exceeded my expectations and has become a beautiful addition to my home. The service throughout was excellent, and communication was always friendly and professional. It is refreshing to find a business that takes such pride in both its products and customer service. I would not hesitate to recommend them and wish the business every continued success for the future. Thank you for creating such a lovely piece.

5 days ago

Kim Lind

Verified Customer

We had to wait for our footstool but it was worth it. the colour is exactly as per the website. it's comfortable and a good height even for my 6ft+ husband!

7 days ago

Fiona Winning

Verified Customer

Lots of selection and easy to order. There was a delay due to lack of tartan material, which is fine but I had to ask the question. This was answered promptly but would suggest that company could inform customer.

8 days ago

Elaine Charlton

Verified Customer

Delivery was slow and l had to choose an alternative to my order but the stool is ideal for my needs and l like the tartan design.

8 days ago

Maureen Taylor

Verified Customer

I love it

9 days ago

Susan Rolt

Verified Customer

Footstools direct were very good at sending out samples very quickly and then the stool was delivered in about 4 days

10 days ago

Anonymous

Verified Customer

Delighted with out footstool. Having a sample helped us decide on colour. Id have no hesitation recommending footstools direct. Thankyou.

11 days ago

STEPHEN DAVISON

Verified Customer

Very well made, just what we wanted will buy from footstools again

14 days ago

Anonymous

Verified Customer

Good quality footstool easily portable doubles up as a seat for gaming when wanting to be closer to tv

20 days ago

Anonymous

Verified Customer

Very helpful and friendly staff and they made the stool to my specifications in a just over week. The stool is very nicely made, the workmanship is first class.

20 days ago