Whether it´s located in a small home office or a large corporate building, modern office furniture has changed in many ways from the old uncomfortable desk and office chair. Today’s office calls for furniture that is comfortable, functional, ergonomically correct, attractive and sensitive to the environment. It should be remembered that a comfortable employee is a more productive employee. This is especially true when considering work days that could be lost due to repetitive motion disorder and disability.
A good office chair must accommodate the size of each individual. Even adjustable chairs should be available in different sizes to begin with. The Aeron chair provides such an approach, with three sizes to choose from, adhering to all global standards and featuring adjustable armrests, lumbar support and tilt tension. Thus, small or large persons alike will be safely and comfortably seated, the chair adaptable according to their own proportion and preferences.
Functionally, the ideal ergonomic performance of a chair includes good support throughout the body no matter what position a person chooses to assume while seated in it. Of course, there are some tasks for which the individual must be upright, and others that allow for more relaxed seating. It is important that the office chair is capable of adjusting to these changing positions, as remaining in the same position too long can cause risk of repetitive stress injury. This is particularly true these days when office workers spent so much time at the computer. The chair should allow for posture change while still providing the body with full support. There should be no position in which the spine, neck or legs feel uncomfortable or pinched while seated.
The Herman Miller chair employs a suspension technology that assures proper weight distribution from seat to back as the chair is straightened or reclined. This eliminates problems with stressed pressure-points and impeded blood flow. The Aeron chair backrest and seat are made to conform to each person seated in it. Unique tilt technology ensures proper distribution from seat to backrest, while ankles, knees, and hips move naturally without disturbing the worker’s concentration. When a worker can move naturally throughout the day, they will be less likely to suffer injuries resulting from maintaining a static position throughout the day.
The Herman Miller Aeron chair makes use of a special permeable material that allows the seated individual to maintain a comfortable body temperature, allowing air flow to prevent moisture on the skin’s surface. Humidity and heat are kept away from the body, in contrast to the uncomfortable insulation of inferior office chairs.
Modern office furniture should also be sensitive to the environment. The Aeron chair is durable and utilizes approximately 94% recycled materials. The parts of the chair that will wear out more quickly are easily recyclable and replaced. Polymers and aluminum make up most of the recyclable material on each Herman Miller chair.
Aesthetically, the modern office requires a chair that is highly functional yet does not appear clunky or boxy and does not take up too much space. The Herman Miller Aeron chair will fit into any office environment large or small, while presenting a lithe, efficient aspect.
Good office furniture is a health essential in the worker’s life. Why not explore the benefits of environmentally sensitive, functional and comfortable office furniture today?
Thursday, 17 June 2010
Monday, 14 June 2010
Foostools2u Website
When we at Foostools2u decided to offer our unique range of footstools we made the choice to use the modern medium of the internet as our shop window. With the increasing accessibility of doing business online we concluded that our range of footstools would appeal to a great many would be customers. This has proved to be a well founded decision as the business has grown to meet the ever increasing expectations of customers throughout the UK.
We founded the business to provide custom-built foot and bench stools and storage cubes. Customers are given choices from which they can “build” their footstools from scratch. Our website design allows them to do this so that they can visualise their purchase before actually taking the decision to buy. Indeed allowing a customer to make decisions underpins the way the website is designed by providing “choices” at every stage of the process.
Our expertise lies in our many years’ experience of UK upholstery and our craftsmen built pieces have been designed with customer choice in mind. Every footstool is manufactured in our workshop as a bespoke piece of craftsmanship. An individual customer order is accessed via our web site and is assembled to the highest UK quality standards. Our craftsmen and women use only the best fabrics, leathers, wood and fillings. Each footstool is individually hand built, undergoing rigourous testing before we allow it to be sent out.
We are not a company that runs by the speed of its manufacturing line, putting together standard products, in uniform colours and designs to suit modern production methods. Our unique vision is to be different and to embrace the internet to offer as wider range of footstools and associated products as possible. This we can do by offering 24/7 accessibility through our website with a swift response to questions and queries. We do not sell our products in the shops and by visiting footstools-direct.com you are simply a click away from putting your feet up!
We founded the business to provide custom-built foot and bench stools and storage cubes. Customers are given choices from which they can “build” their footstools from scratch. Our website design allows them to do this so that they can visualise their purchase before actually taking the decision to buy. Indeed allowing a customer to make decisions underpins the way the website is designed by providing “choices” at every stage of the process.
Our expertise lies in our many years’ experience of UK upholstery and our craftsmen built pieces have been designed with customer choice in mind. Every footstool is manufactured in our workshop as a bespoke piece of craftsmanship. An individual customer order is accessed via our web site and is assembled to the highest UK quality standards. Our craftsmen and women use only the best fabrics, leathers, wood and fillings. Each footstool is individually hand built, undergoing rigourous testing before we allow it to be sent out.
We are not a company that runs by the speed of its manufacturing line, putting together standard products, in uniform colours and designs to suit modern production methods. Our unique vision is to be different and to embrace the internet to offer as wider range of footstools and associated products as possible. This we can do by offering 24/7 accessibility through our website with a swift response to questions and queries. We do not sell our products in the shops and by visiting footstools-direct.com you are simply a click away from putting your feet up!
Bespoke Footstools
When it comes to selecting furniture, we at Foostools2u do not presume to have all the answers when it comes to the choice of your footstool. That is why we have developed our business to allow you, our customer, to choose the size, fabric, leather, shade and leg from our vast range to suit your requirements.
We know that it is not always easy to find just what you want. A furniture choice is always going to be a compromise over size, shade, design and comfort. Perhaps the question most often overlooked is “will it fit?” Well now you can make these assessments from the comfort of your own home by accessing your computer and logging onto www.footstools2u.co.uk. Our website allows you to build form scratch you own footstool, benchstool, ottoman or storage unit. We provide you with options of a series of sizes (length, depth and height), that you can fit into the largest or smallest spaces in your house.
Your choice of fabric or leather is also a matter of selection from the web site. Most customers want their new footstool to match existing furniture. Our shade range of over 100 fabrics and leathers allows you to make the choice that suits. Likewise your selection of legs and feet for your footstool should be made after considering the other furniture in the room and considering the shade of your carpet or wood floor.
When you have made these crucial choices our web site allows you to review your selections. Should you change your mind about a choice of fabric colour for instance it is an easy matter to change your selection by a simple click on your mouse. We at Foostools2u offer complete flexibility to customers by allowing them to size to their own dimensions if any of our standard sizes are not appropriate. Customers are also encouraged to supply their own fabrics particularly when they have a pre existing fabric that they wish to see made up as a footstool.
We at all times welcome the input from our customers and encourage them to make their own selections. We work from the premise of supplying not what we want but what our customers wish to buy!
We know that it is not always easy to find just what you want. A furniture choice is always going to be a compromise over size, shade, design and comfort. Perhaps the question most often overlooked is “will it fit?” Well now you can make these assessments from the comfort of your own home by accessing your computer and logging onto www.footstools2u.co.uk. Our website allows you to build form scratch you own footstool, benchstool, ottoman or storage unit. We provide you with options of a series of sizes (length, depth and height), that you can fit into the largest or smallest spaces in your house.
Your choice of fabric or leather is also a matter of selection from the web site. Most customers want their new footstool to match existing furniture. Our shade range of over 100 fabrics and leathers allows you to make the choice that suits. Likewise your selection of legs and feet for your footstool should be made after considering the other furniture in the room and considering the shade of your carpet or wood floor.
When you have made these crucial choices our web site allows you to review your selections. Should you change your mind about a choice of fabric colour for instance it is an easy matter to change your selection by a simple click on your mouse. We at Foostools2u offer complete flexibility to customers by allowing them to size to their own dimensions if any of our standard sizes are not appropriate. Customers are also encouraged to supply their own fabrics particularly when they have a pre existing fabric that they wish to see made up as a footstool.
We at all times welcome the input from our customers and encourage them to make their own selections. We work from the premise of supplying not what we want but what our customers wish to buy!
Footstool legs
When selecting a fabric or leather for your footstool the finishing touch is to carefully choose an appropriate leg that is both in keeping with the product size and adds a decorative statement. We at Foostools2u have a vast choice of legs that will provide you with the result you are looking for.
The primary decision to be made is to assess how the legs will match the rest of your furniture. If you have mahogany as the predominant wood in your sofas and tables then mahogany legs will be your appropriate choice. Should your wooden floors be pine or light oak then a lighter choice of wood for your legs should be considered.
The Foostools2u selection covers our complete range of footstools and we have left no stone unturned by giving our customers a variety of legs for all settings. For the modern look our contemporary legs are available in mahogany, natural, mid oak and pine shades. Our Turned Metal with Brushed Finish feet provide the contemporary look for footstools in modern apartments and studio flats. The Small Polished Metal Foot is designed specifically for Cubes and provides a winning combination whether you choose leather or a fabric option. Alternative and always popular contemporary legs include the Tall Polished Metal Leg, the Turned Cone Leg (available in mahogany, natural, mid oak and pine shades) and the Turned Bun Foot also available in these four shade options. If you require extra height then the Tall Contemporary Leg is what you are looking for.
For those customers looking for a classical, traditional footstool leg then they should consider the decorative offerings in both wood and metal (or a combination of both). For greater flexibility then a leg choice with castors adds to the traditional look. Our most popular leg in this category is the Turned leg with Brass Casters. This leg not only looks good but provides excellent manoeuvrability, particularly for customers with wooden floors. The leg is available in the four main wood shades combined with a brass wheel base. To complete the “classical appearance” the Turned Leg in Metallic Finish with Chrome Castors is an excellent choice for those customers who choose a footstool to match existing ornate classical furniture.
We at Foostools2u are confident you will find just the leg you are looking for to finalise your purchase of your Foostools2u footstool.
The primary decision to be made is to assess how the legs will match the rest of your furniture. If you have mahogany as the predominant wood in your sofas and tables then mahogany legs will be your appropriate choice. Should your wooden floors be pine or light oak then a lighter choice of wood for your legs should be considered.
The Foostools2u selection covers our complete range of footstools and we have left no stone unturned by giving our customers a variety of legs for all settings. For the modern look our contemporary legs are available in mahogany, natural, mid oak and pine shades. Our Turned Metal with Brushed Finish feet provide the contemporary look for footstools in modern apartments and studio flats. The Small Polished Metal Foot is designed specifically for Cubes and provides a winning combination whether you choose leather or a fabric option. Alternative and always popular contemporary legs include the Tall Polished Metal Leg, the Turned Cone Leg (available in mahogany, natural, mid oak and pine shades) and the Turned Bun Foot also available in these four shade options. If you require extra height then the Tall Contemporary Leg is what you are looking for.
For those customers looking for a classical, traditional footstool leg then they should consider the decorative offerings in both wood and metal (or a combination of both). For greater flexibility then a leg choice with castors adds to the traditional look. Our most popular leg in this category is the Turned leg with Brass Casters. This leg not only looks good but provides excellent manoeuvrability, particularly for customers with wooden floors. The leg is available in the four main wood shades combined with a brass wheel base. To complete the “classical appearance” the Turned Leg in Metallic Finish with Chrome Castors is an excellent choice for those customers who choose a footstool to match existing ornate classical furniture.
We at Foostools2u are confident you will find just the leg you are looking for to finalise your purchase of your Foostools2u footstool.
Dyed Fabric Available on Footstools
Foostools2u are at the forefront of textile technology and are constantly looking to improve upon the quality of its dyed fabric upholstery ranges. The current trend in upholstery fabrics continues to be functional performance fabrics. Consumers want to have stylish and fashionable fabrics that reflect their personality, but they also require fabrics to be easy care and to withstand their active lifestyle and everyday use.
The three methods for producing dyed fabric for upholstery are fibre dyeing, yarn dyeing and piece dyeing. The fibre dyeing method involves colouring the substrate fibre during extrusion (if a man made fibre such as acrylic or polyester) or prior to spinning if a natural fibre for example cotton or linen. Yarn dyeing occurs when the fibre has been spun onto cones and colouration takes place within high pressure dye vessels. Piece dyeing is when the yarn has been spun and woven into cloth. The raw fabric can be dyed in vat, jig or jets (enclosed high pressure dyeing machines) which fix dye stuff through the woven structure of the fabric adding colour and texture. A final finishing process then softens the fabric rendering it suitable for upholstery applications.
The fabrics offered by Foostools2u are each dyed by one of the three dyeing processes. Ravello is fibre dyed at source prior to weaving and finishing. Wicker is woven and then jig dyed on 2000 metre jig dyeing machinery. Loomstate Sienna is placed in huge vat dyeing machines where it undergoes a 24 hour process whilst the dyestuffs are applied and fixed to the fabric to ensure fastness. Prairie Stripe yarns are individually yarn dyed prior to weaving. The weaver then arranges coloured beams and weaving can take place. The fabric is sent away for further processing where size and other impurities are washed out of the fabric and softening takes place. Faux Suede is piece dyed on jig machines and the Chamonix is jet dyed through an eight hour cycle of high pressure dyeing and finishing.
The application of colour gives us the textures and exciting shades that help us to create our footstool range. The processes are controlled to ensure that the dyed fabric maintains its colour throughout the normal life span of a footstool or associated piece of furniture and that our customers will be happy with the long term performance of their dyed fabric.
The three methods for producing dyed fabric for upholstery are fibre dyeing, yarn dyeing and piece dyeing. The fibre dyeing method involves colouring the substrate fibre during extrusion (if a man made fibre such as acrylic or polyester) or prior to spinning if a natural fibre for example cotton or linen. Yarn dyeing occurs when the fibre has been spun onto cones and colouration takes place within high pressure dye vessels. Piece dyeing is when the yarn has been spun and woven into cloth. The raw fabric can be dyed in vat, jig or jets (enclosed high pressure dyeing machines) which fix dye stuff through the woven structure of the fabric adding colour and texture. A final finishing process then softens the fabric rendering it suitable for upholstery applications.
The fabrics offered by Foostools2u are each dyed by one of the three dyeing processes. Ravello is fibre dyed at source prior to weaving and finishing. Wicker is woven and then jig dyed on 2000 metre jig dyeing machinery. Loomstate Sienna is placed in huge vat dyeing machines where it undergoes a 24 hour process whilst the dyestuffs are applied and fixed to the fabric to ensure fastness. Prairie Stripe yarns are individually yarn dyed prior to weaving. The weaver then arranges coloured beams and weaving can take place. The fabric is sent away for further processing where size and other impurities are washed out of the fabric and softening takes place. Faux Suede is piece dyed on jig machines and the Chamonix is jet dyed through an eight hour cycle of high pressure dyeing and finishing.
The application of colour gives us the textures and exciting shades that help us to create our footstool range. The processes are controlled to ensure that the dyed fabric maintains its colour throughout the normal life span of a footstool or associated piece of furniture and that our customers will be happy with the long term performance of their dyed fabric.
Footstools Buying Guide
When you place an order with Foostools2u our ordering system rolls into action and we begin by registering and authenticating your order and obtaining verification. Our craftsmen begin by ordering your choice of fabric or leather and your required leg or glide. More often than not the selected items will be in stock so we can start your order immediately. Our craftsmen make the frames to size in our workshop and the process gets underway.
As part of our unique service you can have a specific fabric on any footstool model. All our footstools are custom built using available products from our range of fabric or leather upholstery. We use a variety of seat and frame fillings, chosen to offer maximum comfort and rigidity. A mixture of fibre, foam or core foam and fibre wrap is used. Frames are made from rigid foam core or birch (hardwood) and pine (softwood). The birch is used on the weight bearing areas whilst the pine is used for shaping. Plywood is used for load bearing areas where strength is a prerequisite. Your footstool is assembled and packed into an appropriate sized box.
At the checkout stage we will advise you of the delivery charge for the footstools ordered and we can deliver to any off shore UK Islands however, as we would need to hire a special freight carrier there may be an additional delivery charge. We recommend you call us on 0845 8332680 for more details.
Delivery takes approximately 14 days from receipt of payment. We will contact you shortly before our anticipated delivery date. Deliveries are made using national carriers. Unfortunately we cannot be specific about the precise delivery time only the day when delivery is to be made. If for any reason you are not available to accept delivery at the specified time, our carrier will leave you with further instructions. Please note delivery is subject to the availability of products and materials. If you need to contact us with queries regarding your delivery our transport office is available on Mon - Fri 8am - 6pm on 0845 8332680.
As part of our unique service you can have a specific fabric on any footstool model. All our footstools are custom built using available products from our range of fabric or leather upholstery. We use a variety of seat and frame fillings, chosen to offer maximum comfort and rigidity. A mixture of fibre, foam or core foam and fibre wrap is used. Frames are made from rigid foam core or birch (hardwood) and pine (softwood). The birch is used on the weight bearing areas whilst the pine is used for shaping. Plywood is used for load bearing areas where strength is a prerequisite. Your footstool is assembled and packed into an appropriate sized box.
At the checkout stage we will advise you of the delivery charge for the footstools ordered and we can deliver to any off shore UK Islands however, as we would need to hire a special freight carrier there may be an additional delivery charge. We recommend you call us on 0845 8332680 for more details.
Delivery takes approximately 14 days from receipt of payment. We will contact you shortly before our anticipated delivery date. Deliveries are made using national carriers. Unfortunately we cannot be specific about the precise delivery time only the day when delivery is to be made. If for any reason you are not available to accept delivery at the specified time, our carrier will leave you with further instructions. Please note delivery is subject to the availability of products and materials. If you need to contact us with queries regarding your delivery our transport office is available on Mon - Fri 8am - 6pm on 0845 8332680.
Care for Your Footstool
Our footstools are made to last but they need you to look after them too! We have compiled a series does and don'ts to try to help you keep them in tiptop condition.
Try not to let your little ones (and not so little ones!) stand on your footstool. Whilst we build each footstool to the most exacting specification excessive weight and strain can do long term damage to the frame. We also use high-density rigid foam that may become flattened when exposed to such conditions.
Please don’t expose your footstool to excessive heat or sunlight. Over time it can distort the frame as well as fade the fabric. We recommend you change the position of your footstool on a regular basis in order allow to for regular “all over wear”.
Watch out for greasy hair products as they can leave unsightly marks. Please don’t ever use creams, polish, detergents, or solvent stain removers as the use of these can distort the fabric. Please take care where you position your footstool and for obvious reasons do not place it too close to the fire.
Ensure that you do not “over strain” the hinge brackets of your storage footstool when opening the lid. Do not overfill your storage footstool as this can over burden the base and distort the shape. Our recommendation is that if you cannot easily carry a small or medium size storage unit then it is too full. Two adults should be able to carry a large storage unit with relative ease.
At Foostools2u we want all our customers to experience many years use and enjoyment their footstools, benchstools and storage cubes. The best way for this to happen is for customers to follow these simple instructions thus ensuring a long life with their products.
Try not to let your little ones (and not so little ones!) stand on your footstool. Whilst we build each footstool to the most exacting specification excessive weight and strain can do long term damage to the frame. We also use high-density rigid foam that may become flattened when exposed to such conditions.
Please don’t expose your footstool to excessive heat or sunlight. Over time it can distort the frame as well as fade the fabric. We recommend you change the position of your footstool on a regular basis in order allow to for regular “all over wear”.
Watch out for greasy hair products as they can leave unsightly marks. Please don’t ever use creams, polish, detergents, or solvent stain removers as the use of these can distort the fabric. Please take care where you position your footstool and for obvious reasons do not place it too close to the fire.
Ensure that you do not “over strain” the hinge brackets of your storage footstool when opening the lid. Do not overfill your storage footstool as this can over burden the base and distort the shape. Our recommendation is that if you cannot easily carry a small or medium size storage unit then it is too full. Two adults should be able to carry a large storage unit with relative ease.
At Foostools2u we want all our customers to experience many years use and enjoyment their footstools, benchstools and storage cubes. The best way for this to happen is for customers to follow these simple instructions thus ensuring a long life with their products.
Foostools2u
People just love our footstools – cute, comfy and compact – they’re ideal for relaxation, storage, watching TV, or even sitting on! Fun, funky and yet so practical, our footstools are available in fixed fabric upholstery, or hardwearing leather. With over 100 different colours to choose from there’s bound to be something to suit you!
Foostools2u products are British-made, handcrafted furniture at affordable prices. Each of our footstools, benchstools and storage cubes are made in the UK to the very highest standards of workmanship. Our skilled craftspeople use only the best quality materials to make hardwearing, long-lasting, comfortable furniture.
Because we don’t sell our footstools through the shops, it cuts out all the unnecessary retail charges, which means we can pass on all the savings to our customers.
We offer our footstools, benchstools and storage cubes in a choice of leather and fabric. Mustang Leather footstools are made using the finest full aniline Italian leather and is offered in five shades, dark brown, rust, claret, black and Ash. Capri Leather footstools are made using top quality semi aniline Italian leather and is offered in four shades, oak, poppy red, cream and chocolate. Style Leather foot and benchstools are made using a soft and durable Italian in a choice of nut brown, ivory, poppy red and black shades.
Our fabrics offer contemporary living shades combined with hard wearing practicality and ease of care. The Ravello range of 10 shades is one of our most popular fabric choices as the shades exhibit current shade tones. The Ravello is an easy care fabric that means that on the application of a fabric protector it becomes stain resistant and can be wiped clean. Our faux suede fabric is equally popular with a choice of twelve colours ranging from deep reds to black.
Our colours and styles are chosen from contemporary shade charts to match the hues and shapes of modern furniture. Our in house design team glean the latest trends from exhibitions and trade magazines and present us with new collections at the start of each new year. We will then test these new products before unveiling them to our excited customers a short time later. We’re sure you’ll find that it’s not only you who’ll benefit from our range of footstools; it’ll also enhance the appearance of your other furniture too!
Foostools2u products are British-made, handcrafted furniture at affordable prices. Each of our footstools, benchstools and storage cubes are made in the UK to the very highest standards of workmanship. Our skilled craftspeople use only the best quality materials to make hardwearing, long-lasting, comfortable furniture.
Because we don’t sell our footstools through the shops, it cuts out all the unnecessary retail charges, which means we can pass on all the savings to our customers.
We offer our footstools, benchstools and storage cubes in a choice of leather and fabric. Mustang Leather footstools are made using the finest full aniline Italian leather and is offered in five shades, dark brown, rust, claret, black and Ash. Capri Leather footstools are made using top quality semi aniline Italian leather and is offered in four shades, oak, poppy red, cream and chocolate. Style Leather foot and benchstools are made using a soft and durable Italian in a choice of nut brown, ivory, poppy red and black shades.
Our fabrics offer contemporary living shades combined with hard wearing practicality and ease of care. The Ravello range of 10 shades is one of our most popular fabric choices as the shades exhibit current shade tones. The Ravello is an easy care fabric that means that on the application of a fabric protector it becomes stain resistant and can be wiped clean. Our faux suede fabric is equally popular with a choice of twelve colours ranging from deep reds to black.
Our colours and styles are chosen from contemporary shade charts to match the hues and shapes of modern furniture. Our in house design team glean the latest trends from exhibitions and trade magazines and present us with new collections at the start of each new year. We will then test these new products before unveiling them to our excited customers a short time later. We’re sure you’ll find that it’s not only you who’ll benefit from our range of footstools; it’ll also enhance the appearance of your other furniture too!
Uses for Footstools
The footstool started out as something practical, but over the years it has evolved into something simply "decor". For centuries, the theme of footstools seemed pretty consistent: small, made of wood, used as a foot-propper or a stair-stepper. The footstool is emerging as a separate class of furniture in its own right. It can now be used as something to sit on, place something on, hide something in, or as a decor piece for an entire room.
The very earliest examples of footstools in history were used to allow Egyptian nobles to ascend their thrones. Traditional Egyptian chairs were built large and tall to convey feelings of authority and power over all in attendance. Small wooden footstools were the vehicles whereby even the smallest Egyptian could look down upon the masses. Moving on from the Egyptians when the early tradesmen had to cross vast distances of desert they were required to carry not only their wares but also their homes. Consequently flexible, portable storage was an important consideration. After the heat of the day the evenings for these traders were for a time of relation and sustenance. This was when the lightweight storage boxes and ottomans were unpacked. Some were used to store expensive silks; others contained spices and figs. They now also had the use of a ready made footstool ottoman, many of which were decorated in intensely coloured fabric piled with cushions.
The simple idea of a footstool / ottoman as a storage device became popular with the Victorians who used such items for storing laundry and bed linens. Many families saw the value of the ottoman as a storage tool and many thousands were sold between the wars. After the Second World War storage footstools became “utility furniture” pieces and were assembled inexpensively and at a high speed.
Footstools have recently been adapted in their use as bench stools, table stools and seating cubes as discerning customers demand greater
The very earliest examples of footstools in history were used to allow Egyptian nobles to ascend their thrones. Traditional Egyptian chairs were built large and tall to convey feelings of authority and power over all in attendance. Small wooden footstools were the vehicles whereby even the smallest Egyptian could look down upon the masses. Moving on from the Egyptians when the early tradesmen had to cross vast distances of desert they were required to carry not only their wares but also their homes. Consequently flexible, portable storage was an important consideration. After the heat of the day the evenings for these traders were for a time of relation and sustenance. This was when the lightweight storage boxes and ottomans were unpacked. Some were used to store expensive silks; others contained spices and figs. They now also had the use of a ready made footstool ottoman, many of which were decorated in intensely coloured fabric piled with cushions.
The simple idea of a footstool / ottoman as a storage device became popular with the Victorians who used such items for storing laundry and bed linens. Many families saw the value of the ottoman as a storage tool and many thousands were sold between the wars. After the Second World War storage footstools became “utility furniture” pieces and were assembled inexpensively and at a high speed.
Footstools have recently been adapted in their use as bench stools, table stools and seating cubes as discerning customers demand greater
Fabric Footstools
Footstools upholstered in fabric are perfect for relaxation after a stressful day. Foostools2u produce fabric footstools for, storage, extra seating, tables etc but we believe they are also great as footstools and will last for many years if treated with proper care and attention!
We pride ourselves by the quality of fabric we use on our products and Foostools2u currently offer a range of eight versatile and practical fabrics. As a fabric for footstools faux suede is one of our most popular choices. With a brushed “napp” faux suedes exhibit a velvet appearance. The lustrous feel is created during the fabric’s finishing process and we can offer a wide choice of colours. Most popular are the deep reds, bright pinks, oranges and pastel shades that enhance the appearance of any footstools.
The Ravello range of 10 shades is one of our most popular fabric choices as the shades lend themselves to contemporary living spaces. Our Chamonix fabric is equally popular with a choice of ten colours ranging from deep coppers to earth tones. Wicker, Sienna, Mica and Fuji are new additions to our collection this year and are proving to be popular choices with our customers. Finally, we offer Prairie Stripe as a colour woven fabric. The Prairie Stripe is most appropriate for ottomans, larger storage units and benchstools. Some customers have ordered Prairie Stripe to co-ordinate with existing bedroom furniture whereas others have selected the fabric for larger bench and tablestools. Please also look to apply fabric protection to your fabric. For only a little additional cost your footstool can be protected against unpleasant spillage’s that in other circumstances can seriously damage a piece of valuable furniture.
When you choose a fabric for your footstool our skilled craftsmen turn your creativity into reality. There really is nothing like a hand crafted fabric footstool! Instinctively a customer knows he or she has made a quality purchase when a brand new footstool emerges glistening from its packing box! The smell that greets them oozes quality and the finished product shines magnificently in the light. . No matter what fabric style or size you choose you can rest assured you have selected a piece of furniture that will give you great pleasure for many more years to come!
We pride ourselves by the quality of fabric we use on our products and Foostools2u currently offer a range of eight versatile and practical fabrics. As a fabric for footstools faux suede is one of our most popular choices. With a brushed “napp” faux suedes exhibit a velvet appearance. The lustrous feel is created during the fabric’s finishing process and we can offer a wide choice of colours. Most popular are the deep reds, bright pinks, oranges and pastel shades that enhance the appearance of any footstools.
The Ravello range of 10 shades is one of our most popular fabric choices as the shades lend themselves to contemporary living spaces. Our Chamonix fabric is equally popular with a choice of ten colours ranging from deep coppers to earth tones. Wicker, Sienna, Mica and Fuji are new additions to our collection this year and are proving to be popular choices with our customers. Finally, we offer Prairie Stripe as a colour woven fabric. The Prairie Stripe is most appropriate for ottomans, larger storage units and benchstools. Some customers have ordered Prairie Stripe to co-ordinate with existing bedroom furniture whereas others have selected the fabric for larger bench and tablestools. Please also look to apply fabric protection to your fabric. For only a little additional cost your footstool can be protected against unpleasant spillage’s that in other circumstances can seriously damage a piece of valuable furniture.
When you choose a fabric for your footstool our skilled craftsmen turn your creativity into reality. There really is nothing like a hand crafted fabric footstool! Instinctively a customer knows he or she has made a quality purchase when a brand new footstool emerges glistening from its packing box! The smell that greets them oozes quality and the finished product shines magnificently in the light. . No matter what fabric style or size you choose you can rest assured you have selected a piece of furniture that will give you great pleasure for many more years to come!
Leather Cubes
Cubes upholstered using the best Italian leather say something about the discerning Foostools2u customer. Only a craftsman built leather cube conveys the true meaning of quality. Leather cubes and footstools are simply the best products we make.
Leather manufacture is a centuries old craft that can be traced back to pre historic times. Stone Age Man and latterly the Egyptians refined the art of tanning leather that has consistently been improved to the present day. According to the Bible Simon the Tanner was plying his trade in the first century AD.
Through a combination of the latest scientific techniques and rigorous quality control mechanisms each hide is individually selected prior to tanning. The thing to remember is that leather is a by-product of the meat industry. Without meat there would be no skins and therefore no trade in leather.
The skin is removed from the animal at the abattoir and generally left on a marble floor to cool. This procedure is vitally important as the rapid cooling of marble reduces the threat of bacterial attack. The hides are then salted to preserve them prior to shipping to a tannery where further processing takes place. Any blemishes are removed from the hide at this stage. The skins are re inspected after tanning to ensure only the best hides are used for the manufacture of our cubes and footstools. A protective coating is applied to the leather after colouration to protect it from wear and tear and ensure a long life span. Finally the leather is softened and ironed to remove any creases prior to shipment. At this point the finished leather is ready for our upholsterers at Foostools2u.
This is the point when you choose the leather quality and shade for your cube. We offer three ranges, Mustang in claret, dark brown, black, ash and rust. Mustang is our finest quality fashioned from full aniline hand finished Italian leather. Capri, in poppy red, chocolate oak and cream is the second leather quality we offer. Capri is a fine product made from a luxurious hide with a beautiful soft touch. The sumptuous look is enhanced by a subtle shaded effect. Our third leather is Style made from soft yet very durable Italian leather. We offer the Style range in nut brown, ivory, poppy red and black shades and it remains consistently popular leather with our customers. When purchasing a leather cube the discerning customer really has made an excellent choice!
Leather manufacture is a centuries old craft that can be traced back to pre historic times. Stone Age Man and latterly the Egyptians refined the art of tanning leather that has consistently been improved to the present day. According to the Bible Simon the Tanner was plying his trade in the first century AD.
Through a combination of the latest scientific techniques and rigorous quality control mechanisms each hide is individually selected prior to tanning. The thing to remember is that leather is a by-product of the meat industry. Without meat there would be no skins and therefore no trade in leather.
The skin is removed from the animal at the abattoir and generally left on a marble floor to cool. This procedure is vitally important as the rapid cooling of marble reduces the threat of bacterial attack. The hides are then salted to preserve them prior to shipping to a tannery where further processing takes place. Any blemishes are removed from the hide at this stage. The skins are re inspected after tanning to ensure only the best hides are used for the manufacture of our cubes and footstools. A protective coating is applied to the leather after colouration to protect it from wear and tear and ensure a long life span. Finally the leather is softened and ironed to remove any creases prior to shipment. At this point the finished leather is ready for our upholsterers at Foostools2u.
This is the point when you choose the leather quality and shade for your cube. We offer three ranges, Mustang in claret, dark brown, black, ash and rust. Mustang is our finest quality fashioned from full aniline hand finished Italian leather. Capri, in poppy red, chocolate oak and cream is the second leather quality we offer. Capri is a fine product made from a luxurious hide with a beautiful soft touch. The sumptuous look is enhanced by a subtle shaded effect. Our third leather is Style made from soft yet very durable Italian leather. We offer the Style range in nut brown, ivory, poppy red and black shades and it remains consistently popular leather with our customers. When purchasing a leather cube the discerning customer really has made an excellent choice!
Cubes
Fabric cubes are a fantastic purchase for anyone looking for in inexpensive alternative to seating. Our fabric cubes really do look good and they have many practical applications for the householder who wishes to be creative but is short on space. Why not invest in a cube that combines as a footstool, a seat or as a piece of home décor? Let your imagination run free as you can choose the most exciting colours available as you decide where to place your cube. Foostools2u build their cubes to last. We know they will act as foot stops, door breaks and stepping vehicles so we use only the sturdiest materials. Our plywood inner cores meet the most exacting standards for stability and strength and our feet and glides are selected with longevity in mind. Our fabrics and leathers meet the toughest European abrasion directives and their performance is constantly tested so we know they will withstand the most exacting of environments!
The cube’s flexibility is one of its greatest assets. As a piece of furniture for seating, Foostools2u cubes have many applications. Whether required to seat a vast congregation or a few family members the cube is an inexpensive solution. They are manoeuvrable and can be set out in any order. Once finished they can be stored together well without taking up vast swathes of space. Alternatively they can be placed in any room environment to enhance the décor. Many people use them as small table pieces placed by the side of an armchair. Others use them as occasional seats for small children or pets. Perhaps their most appropriate application is as footstools.
Cubes are designed to be tightly upholstered in fabric or leather. Faux suede fabric is particularly appropriate for the range of fabric cubes offered by Foostools2u as it has high abrasion resistance and arrives in a range of twelve contemporary colours. Leather cubes are offered in the three choices of superb Italian leather, Mustang, Capri and Style. Leather cubes are hard wearing and will maintain their shape over time. As a practical and flexible solution look no further than the Footstools2u.co.uk range of cubes
The cube’s flexibility is one of its greatest assets. As a piece of furniture for seating, Foostools2u cubes have many applications. Whether required to seat a vast congregation or a few family members the cube is an inexpensive solution. They are manoeuvrable and can be set out in any order. Once finished they can be stored together well without taking up vast swathes of space. Alternatively they can be placed in any room environment to enhance the décor. Many people use them as small table pieces placed by the side of an armchair. Others use them as occasional seats for small children or pets. Perhaps their most appropriate application is as footstools.
Cubes are designed to be tightly upholstered in fabric or leather. Faux suede fabric is particularly appropriate for the range of fabric cubes offered by Foostools2u as it has high abrasion resistance and arrives in a range of twelve contemporary colours. Leather cubes are offered in the three choices of superb Italian leather, Mustang, Capri and Style. Leather cubes are hard wearing and will maintain their shape over time. As a practical and flexible solution look no further than the Footstools2u.co.uk range of cubes
Ottomans
An upholstered footstool, usually called an ottoman may be a great way to add softness, texture, or colour to your design plan. Yet for the originators of the Ottoman these were but some of the features required.
When early nomadic tradesmen formed their caravans to cross vast swathes of desert they had to account for every single item. As their camels were required to carry not only their wares but also their homes, portability and storage were important features to consider. After long hot days under the desert sun the evenings for these traders were for a time of relation and sustenance. This was when the ottomans were unpacked – some had been used to store silks, cloths and linens for bedding, some others contained spices, dates and figs. They now had use as a leisure item and were decorated in bright intense coloured fabric piled with cushions. The simple decoration of the nomads tents were enhanced by some home” decor” and the ottomans performed great purpose by being bright, covered as they were in colourful textiles and acting as useful storage vessels.
Firstly it was the nomadic traders and latterly the Ottomans who more than anyone needed a lightweight device that was portable enough to carry from place to place. As the Ottoman Empire stretched across most of Central Asia and Persia and over the deserts of North Africa they popularised the Ottoman, and what we would today understand as a footstool. The design, developed over time was a deeply upholstered seat of any shape, with or without a back, where,, it was to become the central piece of domestic seating. An early version was designed to go entirely around three walls of a room, and from this evolved a smaller version, designed to fit into corners. The first of these “ottomans” was introduced into Europe in the late 18th century from Turkey and soon became a popular adornment to grand Georgian and latterly Victorian homes. As incomes grew throughout the Twentieth Century, Ottomans became an essential fashion statement in UK households. By the Millennium over 90% of all British homes owned an Ottoman or similar storage device.
When early nomadic tradesmen formed their caravans to cross vast swathes of desert they had to account for every single item. As their camels were required to carry not only their wares but also their homes, portability and storage were important features to consider. After long hot days under the desert sun the evenings for these traders were for a time of relation and sustenance. This was when the ottomans were unpacked – some had been used to store silks, cloths and linens for bedding, some others contained spices, dates and figs. They now had use as a leisure item and were decorated in bright intense coloured fabric piled with cushions. The simple decoration of the nomads tents were enhanced by some home” decor” and the ottomans performed great purpose by being bright, covered as they were in colourful textiles and acting as useful storage vessels.
Firstly it was the nomadic traders and latterly the Ottomans who more than anyone needed a lightweight device that was portable enough to carry from place to place. As the Ottoman Empire stretched across most of Central Asia and Persia and over the deserts of North Africa they popularised the Ottoman, and what we would today understand as a footstool. The design, developed over time was a deeply upholstered seat of any shape, with or without a back, where,, it was to become the central piece of domestic seating. An early version was designed to go entirely around three walls of a room, and from this evolved a smaller version, designed to fit into corners. The first of these “ottomans” was introduced into Europe in the late 18th century from Turkey and soon became a popular adornment to grand Georgian and latterly Victorian homes. As incomes grew throughout the Twentieth Century, Ottomans became an essential fashion statement in UK households. By the Millennium over 90% of all British homes owned an Ottoman or similar storage device.
Faux-suede Footstools
The “must have” fabric of the moment is “faux suede”. It has made a huge impact to the upholstery industry over recent years and its popularity seems to be growing by the day. Its usefulness as a hard wearing versatile fabric is well documented however for use on footstools its flexibility is without question.
Created by Japanese textile technologists in the 1980s, faux suede was developed as a micro fibre to readily accept colouration and have applications both in clothing and soft furnishings. The base of faux suede is polyester, a man made fibre extracted as a derivative from petroleum. Polyester can be blended with any other textile fibre however to maintain performance and satisfactory texture a faux suede fabric should ideally be woven from 100% core polyester. We at Foostools2u do not blend our faux suede fabrics and we would urge potential customers to resist cheaper alternatives particularly as footstool abrasion requirements are necessarily onerous and we want our footstools to last for many years to come.
As a fabric for footstools faux suede has no equal. With a brushed “napp” faux suedes exhibit a velvet appearance similar to the effect found on snooker or pool tables. The lustrous feel reflects light in the direction of the false pile, created during the fabric’s finishing process. The wide colouration of faux suedes is made easier by the receptive nature of the fabric to complex dyestuffs. Polyester is most receptive to deep and rich colouration allowing the dyer to employ deep reds, bright pinks, oranges and various pastel shades that are more problematic to natural fibres.
Contemporary shades for faux suedes tend to be centred around “earth tone” pallets whereby natural colours predominate. Foostools2u are well represented within these tonal areas having twelve colours to offer on their footstools range. The most popular shades include, coffee, ivory, chocolate, black and hazelnut. Among several new shades offered for the first time are red, muscat and white with another set of favourites from which stone, natural camel and beige are prominent.
Created by Japanese textile technologists in the 1980s, faux suede was developed as a micro fibre to readily accept colouration and have applications both in clothing and soft furnishings. The base of faux suede is polyester, a man made fibre extracted as a derivative from petroleum. Polyester can be blended with any other textile fibre however to maintain performance and satisfactory texture a faux suede fabric should ideally be woven from 100% core polyester. We at Foostools2u do not blend our faux suede fabrics and we would urge potential customers to resist cheaper alternatives particularly as footstool abrasion requirements are necessarily onerous and we want our footstools to last for many years to come.
As a fabric for footstools faux suede has no equal. With a brushed “napp” faux suedes exhibit a velvet appearance similar to the effect found on snooker or pool tables. The lustrous feel reflects light in the direction of the false pile, created during the fabric’s finishing process. The wide colouration of faux suedes is made easier by the receptive nature of the fabric to complex dyestuffs. Polyester is most receptive to deep and rich colouration allowing the dyer to employ deep reds, bright pinks, oranges and various pastel shades that are more problematic to natural fibres.
Contemporary shades for faux suedes tend to be centred around “earth tone” pallets whereby natural colours predominate. Foostools2u are well represented within these tonal areas having twelve colours to offer on their footstools range. The most popular shades include, coffee, ivory, chocolate, black and hazelnut. Among several new shades offered for the first time are red, muscat and white with another set of favourites from which stone, natural camel and beige are prominent.
History of Footstools
Footstools have been found way back as long ago as at the time of the Egyptians. When the tombs of the Pharaohs were unearthed miniature footstools were found encased with the various sacred artefacts of antiquity. The historical remains show the ancient Egyptian chair as being quite high off the ground, in stark contrast to other Egyptian furniture, which had smaller dimensions. The highness of the chair required a footstool to be reached. It is thought that in order for the Pharaohs to reach their throne a specially crafted footstool was presented to the King as part of the investiture ceremony to confer their new fount status. Once seated, the footstool was used to support the sitter's feet and was made out of cedar, teak or similar hardwearing wood.
There have been discoveries at Greek and Roman archaeological sites of small pieces that we would today describe as footstools. Yet it was the Moors and latterly the Ottomans who more than anyone needed a lightweight device that was portable enough to carry from place to place. They popularised what we would today understand as a footstool. Their design, developed over the centuries was a deeply upholstered seat of any shape, with or without a back, where, piled with cushions, it was the central piece of domestic seating. One of the early versions was designed as a piece of fitted furniture to go entirely around three walls of a room, and from this evolved a smaller version, designed to fit into corners. The first of these “ottomans” was introduced into Europe in the late 18th century from Turkey and soon became a popular adornment to grand Georgian and latterly Victorian homes. As living conditions improved throughout the Twentieth Century, Ottomans and the recently developed Pouffee from France became an essential fashion statement in British households. By the Millennium over 90% of all homes in the UK owned a footstool or similar storage device.
Today, modern upholstery manufacturers offer a great variety of footstools in all shapes and sizes. Most offer footstools as part of a set of furniture options whereas a company such as Foostools2u only manufacture footstools and are proud to specialise in a craft that dates back to the time of the Pharaohs.
There have been discoveries at Greek and Roman archaeological sites of small pieces that we would today describe as footstools. Yet it was the Moors and latterly the Ottomans who more than anyone needed a lightweight device that was portable enough to carry from place to place. They popularised what we would today understand as a footstool. Their design, developed over the centuries was a deeply upholstered seat of any shape, with or without a back, where, piled with cushions, it was the central piece of domestic seating. One of the early versions was designed as a piece of fitted furniture to go entirely around three walls of a room, and from this evolved a smaller version, designed to fit into corners. The first of these “ottomans” was introduced into Europe in the late 18th century from Turkey and soon became a popular adornment to grand Georgian and latterly Victorian homes. As living conditions improved throughout the Twentieth Century, Ottomans and the recently developed Pouffee from France became an essential fashion statement in British households. By the Millennium over 90% of all homes in the UK owned a footstool or similar storage device.
Today, modern upholstery manufacturers offer a great variety of footstools in all shapes and sizes. Most offer footstools as part of a set of furniture options whereas a company such as Foostools2u only manufacture footstools and are proud to specialise in a craft that dates back to the time of the Pharaohs.
Uses for Footstools
The footstool started out as something practical, but over the years it has evolved into something simply "decor". For centuries, the theme of footstools seemed pretty consistent: small, made of wood, used as a foot-propper or a stair-stepper. The footstool is emerging as a separate class of furniture in its own right. It can now be used as something to sit on, place something on, hide something in, or as a decor piece for an entire room.
The very earliest examples of footstools in history were used to allow Egyptian nobles to ascend their thrones. Traditional Egyptian chairs were built large and tall to convey feelings of authority and power over all in attendance. Small wooden footstools were the vehicles whereby even the smallest Egyptian could look down upon the masses. Moving on from the Egyptians when the early tradesmen had to cross vast distances of desert they were required to carry not only their wares but also their homes. Consequently flexible, portable storage was an important consideration. After the heat of the day the evenings for these traders were for a time of relation and sustenance. This was when the lightweight storage boxes and ottomans were unpacked. Some were used to store expensive silks, others contained spices and figs. They now also had the use of a ready made footstool ottoman, many of which were decorated in intensely coloured fabric piled with cushions.
The simple idea of a footstool / ottoman as a storage device became popular with the Victorians who used such items for storing laundry and bed linens. Many families saw the value of the ottoman as a storage tool and many thousands were sold between the wars. After the Second World War storage footstools became “utility furniture” pieces and were assembled inexpensively and at a high speed.
Footstools have recently been adapted in their use as bench stools, table stools and seating cubes as discerning customers demand greater adaptability from their furniture. One bed room studio apartments do not contain the space of larger houses. Through necessity individuals have to be more inventive with their uses of space. A well designed storage unit from Foostools2u allows for the space saving features so important in 21st Century living.
The very earliest examples of footstools in history were used to allow Egyptian nobles to ascend their thrones. Traditional Egyptian chairs were built large and tall to convey feelings of authority and power over all in attendance. Small wooden footstools were the vehicles whereby even the smallest Egyptian could look down upon the masses. Moving on from the Egyptians when the early tradesmen had to cross vast distances of desert they were required to carry not only their wares but also their homes. Consequently flexible, portable storage was an important consideration. After the heat of the day the evenings for these traders were for a time of relation and sustenance. This was when the lightweight storage boxes and ottomans were unpacked. Some were used to store expensive silks, others contained spices and figs. They now also had the use of a ready made footstool ottoman, many of which were decorated in intensely coloured fabric piled with cushions.
The simple idea of a footstool / ottoman as a storage device became popular with the Victorians who used such items for storing laundry and bed linens. Many families saw the value of the ottoman as a storage tool and many thousands were sold between the wars. After the Second World War storage footstools became “utility furniture” pieces and were assembled inexpensively and at a high speed.
Footstools have recently been adapted in their use as bench stools, table stools and seating cubes as discerning customers demand greater adaptability from their furniture. One bed room studio apartments do not contain the space of larger houses. Through necessity individuals have to be more inventive with their uses of space. A well designed storage unit from Foostools2u allows for the space saving features so important in 21st Century living.
Leather Footstools
Leather footstools are perfect for tired feet and are built to withstand adults sitting on them frequently!. Foostools2u sell leather footstools with many purposes in mind - extra seating, storage devices, and tables etc but believe us they're also great as footstools and will last for many years if treated with due care and attention!
We pride ourselves by the quality of leather we use on all our footstools and these can be classified into three types: -
Mustang Leather footstools are made using the finest full aniline Italian leather. This is where the leather hides are collected from the youngest creatures where the leather is free from blemishes and is soft to the touch yet extremely herd wearing. Mustang leather is offered in five shades, the most popular being dark brown. The other colours are rust, claret, black and Ash.
Capri Leather footstools are made using top quality semi aniline Italian leather. Here the leather arrives from older animals yet is still soft and very hard wearing. Capri is offered in four shades, oak, poppy red, ream and chocolate. Style Leather footstools are made using soft but very durable Italian leather. This hardwearing and always popular alternative is presented in four colours, nut brown, ivory, poppy red and black.
When you choose the type of leather you would like upholstered to your footstool our skilled craftsmen then turn your dream into reality. There really is nothing like a hand crafted leather footstool! Instinctively a customer knows he or she has made a quality purchase when a brand new leather footstool emerges glistening from its packing box!. The smell that greets them oozes quality and the finished leather shines magnificently in the light. . No matter what style or size you choose you can rest assured you have selected a piece of furniture that will give you great pleasure for many more years to come!
We pride ourselves by the quality of leather we use on all our footstools and these can be classified into three types: -
Mustang Leather footstools are made using the finest full aniline Italian leather. This is where the leather hides are collected from the youngest creatures where the leather is free from blemishes and is soft to the touch yet extremely herd wearing. Mustang leather is offered in five shades, the most popular being dark brown. The other colours are rust, claret, black and Ash.
Capri Leather footstools are made using top quality semi aniline Italian leather. Here the leather arrives from older animals yet is still soft and very hard wearing. Capri is offered in four shades, oak, poppy red, ream and chocolate. Style Leather footstools are made using soft but very durable Italian leather. This hardwearing and always popular alternative is presented in four colours, nut brown, ivory, poppy red and black.
When you choose the type of leather you would like upholstered to your footstool our skilled craftsmen then turn your dream into reality. There really is nothing like a hand crafted leather footstool! Instinctively a customer knows he or she has made a quality purchase when a brand new leather footstool emerges glistening from its packing box!. The smell that greets them oozes quality and the finished leather shines magnificently in the light. . No matter what style or size you choose you can rest assured you have selected a piece of furniture that will give you great pleasure for many more years to come!
Storage Footstools
It was the nomadic desert tradesmen of centuries gone by who seized upon the idea of combining their footstools and ottomans as storage devices. As their caravans swept across the desert what we now understand as storage footstools would be laden with silks and spices on their way to market in some distant market in Arabia. By the time their goods were sold their storage footstools and ottomans would be empty. As the tents were unfurled at night time the empty storage units were placed with cushions, decorated with exotic fabrics giving the traders a taste of home in the middle of a desert environment.
The idea of footstools as storage units has been developed over the years so that we now have many ingenious devices to offer. Bedding can be folded and tidied away in one of our large storage ottomans. Placed at the foot of bed a large storage ottoman is a stand out piece of furniture in its own right. Upholstered in one of our many splendid leather or fabric options it will enhance its surroundings whilst at the same time providing a practical storage solution for many years to come.
Our medium storage ottomans are perfect for placing dirty laundry and these can be stored appropriately in bathrooms or laundry rooms. Their capacity is a matter of choice and the functionality of a medium storage footstool is beyond doubt. The Foostools2u range of small storage footstools is well suited to almost any space within any room in the house. Magazines and books can be stored within a small storage footstool enabling the householder an economical use of space whilst at the same time keeping things tidy. They are entirely in keeping within bedrooms where any corner can be transformed into an area for storing socks, tights, ties or belts. Many people store their CD’s or videos in their small storage footstools. They are indeed the perfect solution where space is at a premium!
The idea of footstools as storage units has been developed over the years so that we now have many ingenious devices to offer. Bedding can be folded and tidied away in one of our large storage ottomans. Placed at the foot of bed a large storage ottoman is a stand out piece of furniture in its own right. Upholstered in one of our many splendid leather or fabric options it will enhance its surroundings whilst at the same time providing a practical storage solution for many years to come.
Our medium storage ottomans are perfect for placing dirty laundry and these can be stored appropriately in bathrooms or laundry rooms. Their capacity is a matter of choice and the functionality of a medium storage footstool is beyond doubt. The Foostools2u range of small storage footstools is well suited to almost any space within any room in the house. Magazines and books can be stored within a small storage footstool enabling the householder an economical use of space whilst at the same time keeping things tidy. They are entirely in keeping within bedrooms where any corner can be transformed into an area for storing socks, tights, ties or belts. Many people store their CD’s or videos in their small storage footstools. They are indeed the perfect solution where space is at a premium!
Bench footstool
The perfect solution for large rooms is to present the Foostools2u bench footstool. Whether for practical purposes or simply as a gift, bench footstools combine elements of size and comfort and help to make your room complete as they offer practicality and functionality. Not only can two or more people use a bench stool for sitting on they can employ it as a footstool or as a table. Foostools2u build their bench stools with practicality in mind - they are indeed built to last! A bench footstool is for sharing and placed within range of your sofa it combines the role of two footstools!
Foostools2u offer contemporary fabrics and sumptuous leathers on all their bench footstools. The most popular choice among customers is the Ravello fabric range whereby ten modern shades enhance a lustrous chenille fabric that sits perfectly on your bench stool. As a practical 100% cotton alternative the Sienna fabric is also presented in ten exciting fabric colours that will enhance any room. The three leather options, Mustang, Capri and Style are presented in a contemporary palette designed to perfectly coordinate with living room colour schemes. All three leathers combine the practicality of hardwearing yet easy to clean leather with the superb quality of hand crafted Italian hides that sit flawlessly on our range of bench footstools.
The manufacture of bench stools is completed by an appropriate choice of feet. Among recommended selections is our contemporary legs range available in mahogany, pine, mid oak and natural shades. If you are contemplating the finalisation of a bench stool in classic surroundings why not consider a turned mahogany leg with brass casters? (most appropriate in a room with wooden flooring) Finally for that “Art Deco Look” your bench stool will look simply exquisite by being finished off using turned legs in metallic finish with chrome castors.
Foostools2u offer contemporary fabrics and sumptuous leathers on all their bench footstools. The most popular choice among customers is the Ravello fabric range whereby ten modern shades enhance a lustrous chenille fabric that sits perfectly on your bench stool. As a practical 100% cotton alternative the Sienna fabric is also presented in ten exciting fabric colours that will enhance any room. The three leather options, Mustang, Capri and Style are presented in a contemporary palette designed to perfectly coordinate with living room colour schemes. All three leathers combine the practicality of hardwearing yet easy to clean leather with the superb quality of hand crafted Italian hides that sit flawlessly on our range of bench footstools.
The manufacture of bench stools is completed by an appropriate choice of feet. Among recommended selections is our contemporary legs range available in mahogany, pine, mid oak and natural shades. If you are contemplating the finalisation of a bench stool in classic surroundings why not consider a turned mahogany leg with brass casters? (most appropriate in a room with wooden flooring) Finally for that “Art Deco Look” your bench stool will look simply exquisite by being finished off using turned legs in metallic finish with chrome castors.
Large footstools
Such is the range on offer from footstools2u.co.uk that even the largest footstool makes a welcome addition to any living room. A large footstool is a particularly welcome piece of furniture and benefits the homeowner by offering additional seating capacity during busy family get together. The size works well in a large room where a large footstool fills the spaces between sofas, chairs and tables. Their presence is welcome in a room where a roaring fire enables many people to put their feet up on the central feature of a large footstool and relaxation and bonhomie ensue. It should always be remembered that a large footstool is an essential piece of furniture when weary limbs crave the moment to be rest and tiredness can no longer be resisted and “putting your feet up” on a large footstool becomes the order of the day. Large footstools can be used for dual purposes - informal seating, accent tables - in addition to traditional purposes. All are designed to make a decorating statement. Size matters! When you need to go large then it is a large footstool you need! There is no point positioning a large footstool in anything but a large room. Stylish large footstools enhance the décor and what is more important they look good in almost any surrounding.
What enhances the large footstool is the choice of feet and legs. The primary selection is between metal or wooden legs however within these options lay further choices. When choosing wood the discerning customer can ask for “turned” or “contemporary” legs. To enhance the choice metal or brass castors may be selected. Alternatively a fully “metallic” leg may be selected. This can include a “turned leg in metallic finish with chrome castors” or the sumptuous “tall polished metal leg”
Height is an important facet of the large footstool and the choice of a tall contemporary leg can give your footstool the presence it deserves. Whatever room you decide to place your large footstool in it deserves to be shown at its best and in the most palatial of surroundings!
What enhances the large footstool is the choice of feet and legs. The primary selection is between metal or wooden legs however within these options lay further choices. When choosing wood the discerning customer can ask for “turned” or “contemporary” legs. To enhance the choice metal or brass castors may be selected. Alternatively a fully “metallic” leg may be selected. This can include a “turned leg in metallic finish with chrome castors” or the sumptuous “tall polished metal leg”
Height is an important facet of the large footstool and the choice of a tall contemporary leg can give your footstool the presence it deserves. Whatever room you decide to place your large footstool in it deserves to be shown at its best and in the most palatial of surroundings!
Footstools
The footstool started out as something practical, but over the years it has evolved into something simply "decor". Over time, the theme of footstools seemed pretty consistent: small, made of wood, used as a foot-propper or a stair-stepper. Today the footstool is emerging as a separate class of furniture in its own right. It can now be used as something to sit on, place something on, hide something in, or as a decorative piece for an entire room.
With a choice so wide there is no better place to search for your new footstool than to visit www.Footstools2u.co.uk. Their range is large enough to satisfy any discerning furniture shopper and their choice of fabrics and leathers is unsurpassed. The footstool can be ordered in various sizes. Its shape can be organised to fit into the smallest or largest of spaces and the height of the footstool can be varied by an excellent choice of appropriate legs and feet. No suite of sofas and chairs should ever be without a footstool. The footstool is the central point of relaxation, becoming an oasis of calm after yet another weary day at work. Even if you can only grab yourself a few minutes of “quality time” ensure that you gather up your footstool and take the weight off your feet just for a few moments.
Style is also an important part of choosing a footstool, since you will want the piece to compliment the rest of your decor. Will a boxy footstool that is flush with the ground co-ordinate better with the clean lines of your existing furniture, or is your style more traditional, making a footstool with carved legs a better choice? When selecting a footstool it is a good idea to apply pressure to it or to sit down on it to make sure it is sturdy. Don't forget to measure the width of the footstool to make sure it won't be too large and feel awkward in your space. Measure the height as well to ensure that your feet will rest comfortably when sitting on your chair or sofa. Price is a consideration and foostools2u.co.uk may well have the perfect footstool custom designed to your taste, specifications, and your budget. No matter where you decide to purchase your footstool, or even if you decide to build one yourself, function, style, and value are the most important elements.
With a choice so wide there is no better place to search for your new footstool than to visit www.Footstools2u.co.uk. Their range is large enough to satisfy any discerning furniture shopper and their choice of fabrics and leathers is unsurpassed. The footstool can be ordered in various sizes. Its shape can be organised to fit into the smallest or largest of spaces and the height of the footstool can be varied by an excellent choice of appropriate legs and feet. No suite of sofas and chairs should ever be without a footstool. The footstool is the central point of relaxation, becoming an oasis of calm after yet another weary day at work. Even if you can only grab yourself a few minutes of “quality time” ensure that you gather up your footstool and take the weight off your feet just for a few moments.
Style is also an important part of choosing a footstool, since you will want the piece to compliment the rest of your decor. Will a boxy footstool that is flush with the ground co-ordinate better with the clean lines of your existing furniture, or is your style more traditional, making a footstool with carved legs a better choice? When selecting a footstool it is a good idea to apply pressure to it or to sit down on it to make sure it is sturdy. Don't forget to measure the width of the footstool to make sure it won't be too large and feel awkward in your space. Measure the height as well to ensure that your feet will rest comfortably when sitting on your chair or sofa. Price is a consideration and foostools2u.co.uk may well have the perfect footstool custom designed to your taste, specifications, and your budget. No matter where you decide to purchase your footstool, or even if you decide to build one yourself, function, style, and value are the most important elements.
Friday, 11 June 2010
Bongs - every Bong imaginable here
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Bongs - every Bong imaginable here
Bongs - every Bong imaginable here
Thursday, 10 June 2010
Best World Cup Tool Ever!!!
Well the world cup is upon us so you are going to get quite a few posts about the World Cup.
But I am sure you don't mind.
Anyway I have found the best world cup tool ever.
If you hover over any day, team stadium it will give you all the info you will ever need.
Here it is - http://www.marca.com/deporte/futbol/mundial/sudafrica-2010/calendario-english.html
More for the football geek like myself but never the less it is good.
But I am sure you don't mind.
Anyway I have found the best world cup tool ever.
If you hover over any day, team stadium it will give you all the info you will ever need.
Here it is - http://www.marca.com/deporte/futbol/mundial/sudafrica-2010/calendario-english.html
More for the football geek like myself but never the less it is good.
Wednesday, 9 June 2010
Great Directory
If you are looking for anything to do with your home or garden I have found this fantastic directory:
http://www.business-directory-uk.co.uk/home-garden.htm
Have a look and tell me what you think.
http://www.business-directory-uk.co.uk/home-garden.htm
Have a look and tell me what you think.
How England Fare in the 2010 World Cup
With just three days to go the excitement is building as the nation prepares itself for the next instalment of anticipation followed by almost certain underachievement from the "Golden Generation" of England footballers. Whether it is at the end of the group stage (unlikely), the last sixteen (possible), the quarter finals (likely) or beyond, the England Football Team will return home, sore, bruised and full of excuses. But with Fabio Capello at the helm surely England will avoid the ignominy of the penalty shoot out or the consequences of Wayne Rooney's dismissal for a moment of Latin inspired madness? How well will England do and what are the team's chances this time (more than any time)? With my crystal ball in tow this is what actually happens at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.........
England have been given a favourable draw: - no English player should be fearful of Rene Krhin (Slovenia), the "never say die attitude" of Rafik Djebbour (Algeria) or the silky skills of Carlos Bocanegra (USA).
England end up as group winners where they face a last sixteen encounter with (on no) GERMANY! And this is where their campaign ignites. Germany have one of the best records of all the recognised footballing nations in the World Cup and England have one of the worst! But this is not a vintage German side and they lost their talisman, Michael Ballack, in one of the earlier warm up fixtures. The Germans still possess talent (you never write off the Germans!) and their team contains several world class performers with the likes of Bastien Schweinsteiger, Phillip Lahm and Miroslav Klose on show. But from the comfort of my sofa, with feet outstretched on my footstool and with beer in hand the Germans are mastered and England beat them:- in a penalty shootout!
So who do England face in the quarter final? It turns out to be the pesky Uruguayans and their prolific goal machine (and Manchester United flop), Diego Forlan. But Uruguay can not rely on just one man and they do not have the strength in depth that the top teams need to compete at this level. Diego may be one of the finest goal poachers for Athletico Madrid in La Liga but in the World Cup Quarter Final against England, Ledley King "has him in his pocket" and the striker proves completely ineffectual. The Three Lions win the game when Emile Heskey scores his eighth ever England goal in a tight and nervous encounter.
The World Cup Semi Final sees the stylish Dutch take on the ever improving English in what turns out to be a classic World Cup fixture. Van bommel scores early for Holland whilst England reply when Joe Cole conjurers up a bit of magic and lobs Van der Saar from outside the box. Then England take the lead when Crouch heads in from close range only for the outstanding Wesley Sneijder to equalise just before half time. The second half remains goalless and extra time is looming when Gareth Barry scores his second ever England goal to take his team towards the final. With seconds to go and every Englishmen down to his last millimetre of bite able fingernail, Robin van Persie is tripped in the penalty area by the hapless John Terry...PENALTY!!! Van Persie himself steps up to take the spot kick and instead of placing his shot, he blasts the ball inches wide of Joe Hart's left hand post! The referee looks at his watch, blows and England are in their first World Cup Final since 1966! Utter pandemonium as the nation celebrates in joyous unison (and all thoughts of the recent Tory / Lib Dem budget massacre are banished until another day!)
England play Spain in the final and are beaten by four goals to nil.
England have been given a favourable draw: - no English player should be fearful of Rene Krhin (Slovenia), the "never say die attitude" of Rafik Djebbour (Algeria) or the silky skills of Carlos Bocanegra (USA).
England end up as group winners where they face a last sixteen encounter with (on no) GERMANY! And this is where their campaign ignites. Germany have one of the best records of all the recognised footballing nations in the World Cup and England have one of the worst! But this is not a vintage German side and they lost their talisman, Michael Ballack, in one of the earlier warm up fixtures. The Germans still possess talent (you never write off the Germans!) and their team contains several world class performers with the likes of Bastien Schweinsteiger, Phillip Lahm and Miroslav Klose on show. But from the comfort of my sofa, with feet outstretched on my footstool and with beer in hand the Germans are mastered and England beat them:- in a penalty shootout!
So who do England face in the quarter final? It turns out to be the pesky Uruguayans and their prolific goal machine (and Manchester United flop), Diego Forlan. But Uruguay can not rely on just one man and they do not have the strength in depth that the top teams need to compete at this level. Diego may be one of the finest goal poachers for Athletico Madrid in La Liga but in the World Cup Quarter Final against England, Ledley King "has him in his pocket" and the striker proves completely ineffectual. The Three Lions win the game when Emile Heskey scores his eighth ever England goal in a tight and nervous encounter.
The World Cup Semi Final sees the stylish Dutch take on the ever improving English in what turns out to be a classic World Cup fixture. Van bommel scores early for Holland whilst England reply when Joe Cole conjurers up a bit of magic and lobs Van der Saar from outside the box. Then England take the lead when Crouch heads in from close range only for the outstanding Wesley Sneijder to equalise just before half time. The second half remains goalless and extra time is looming when Gareth Barry scores his second ever England goal to take his team towards the final. With seconds to go and every Englishmen down to his last millimetre of bite able fingernail, Robin van Persie is tripped in the penalty area by the hapless John Terry...PENALTY!!! Van Persie himself steps up to take the spot kick and instead of placing his shot, he blasts the ball inches wide of Joe Hart's left hand post! The referee looks at his watch, blows and England are in their first World Cup Final since 1966! Utter pandemonium as the nation celebrates in joyous unison (and all thoughts of the recent Tory / Lib Dem budget massacre are banished until another day!)
England play Spain in the final and are beaten by four goals to nil.
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