About footstool / otterman
Footstools and ottomans are the easiest way to add colour, texture or storage to a room. Made-to-measure to sit with your existing sofa or armchair, in any shape — round, square, rectangular or bench — with optional storage inside.
- Free, no-obligation quotes
- Local, vetted specialists
- Photo-based briefs
- Real customer reviews
- Bespoke fabric options
- Aftercare & guarantees where offered
Popular styles
Not sure which style you have? Send us a photo — we'll help you identify it and match you with an upholsterer who specialises in that shape.
Deep buttoning on a round top; a decorative centrepiece for a dressing room or bay window.
Hinged top with storage inside — brilliant at the foot of a bed.
Doubles as an extra seat or a soft coffee table with a tray on top.
Made to match an existing sofa or armchair recover.
Fabric options
Adds a pop of colour and texture.
The classic tan or oxblood tufted ottoman look.
Warm, textured, hides feet marks.
Casual, neutral, easy to slip-cover.
Popular colour palette
A curated palette that suits footstool / otterman — from timeless neutrals to statement tones.
How the process works
- 1
Design & sizing — agree the shape, height and whether you want storage inside or a plain padded top.
- 2
Fabric & finish — choose the fabric, and any deep buttoning, piping, stud-work or contrast piping.
- 3
Frame build — a solid timber frame is made to your dimensions, with a hinged lid and gas-strut on storage ottomans.
- 4
Upholstery — the frame is padded, hand-buttoned or fluted where chosen, and the fabric is hand-pulled and finished.
- 5
Delivery — the finished footstool or ottoman is delivered fully made up, ready to use.
Footstool / Otterman — frequently asked questions
- How much does a bespoke footstool or ottoman cost?
- A plain rectangular footstool starts around £180; a large round tufted ottoman in velvet is typically £450–£850; a storage ottoman with gas-strut lid at the foot of a bed usually runs £550–£1,200 depending on size and fabric.
- Can you match my existing sofa or armchair?
- Yes — send a photo and, if possible, a fabric offcut. We can source the same or a very close match, or pick a complementary contrast fabric.
- Do storage ottomans use a gas-strut lid?
- Yes. Storage ottomans are built with a solid hinged base and a soft-close gas strut so the lid stays open safely for loading and closes gently.
- What sizes can you make?
- Any size — from a small round pouffe at 40 cm across to a large coffee-table ottoman at 140 cm. We'll build to your exact dimensions to sit with your existing furniture.
- How long does it take?
- Most footstools and ottomans are made in 3–5 weeks from fabric confirmation.