To Pouf Or Not To Pouf- Here’s Your Guide!

If you are a fan of classic mid-century interiors, having a footstool or pouf around the living room is unquestionable. It looks fancier and also comes in handy when you need to store objects. But before going on a shopping spree, clear your mind, about whether you want a stool or a pouf.

While both serve similar purposes, if your primary focus is having an additional seating option, go for a comfy and fully upholstered pouf. On the other hand, if you like a touch of wood in your interior, the exposed legs of stools might be your cup of tea. 

No worries, we won’t leave you with all those questions in your head. Stay with us till the end.

Different Ways To Use A Stool Or Pouf In Home-Interior

Many people assume a stool or pouf is identical to an ottoman. That’s a misconception. The latter is less pillowy, way firmer as well as larger in size. Also, ottomans are used to complement vintage beds and require a spacious room. 

A pouf on the contrary can be as small as 18 inches and drum-shaped. It’s best for studio apartments where having an ottoman is unrealistic. Here are five ways you can use a stool or pouf in your home.

Footstool: It’s a no-brainer. The small profile of a stool makes it a perfect footrest tool when you chill on your sofa. Having the top of the stool upholstered will ensure your feet don't get cold even if the floor is freezing.

 Bedside Table: Another practical use stool is as a bedside tables. Don’t want to invest in full-fledged fancy bedside tables? Well, just get a tall stool that matches the height of your bed and you are good to go. 

Coffee Table: Whoever thought of using a stool as a coffee table is a genius. After all, what is a coffee table other than a round-shaped wooden stool? Even if not as the main living room table, you can definitely use a stool as a standby table just in case there’s no space left on the coffee table. 

Toddler Chair: We have only been talking about stools. But as for poufs, they make great seating spots for your toddlers. Poufs have the perfect height for them. Decorate your kid’s nursery or playroom with some stuffed poufs and watch them be comfy.

 Accent Piece: Both stools and poufs have great potential to be accent pieces for your living room, bedroom, etc. You can customize the pouf with a bold color to make it the centerpiece of your living room. Or, you can use wooden stools to solidify the classiness of your interior.

What Is The Best Stool/Pouf For Your Living Room?

Choosing the right one can be a bit tricky. It depends on the room’s size, aesthetics, user’s intent, etc. Here’s a quick list of our top products based on your different requirements.

Do Chairs And Footstools Have To Match?

If you don’t want to break the already established color theme in your living room, it’s better to match your footstool to the sofa or chair. It gives off more of a flowy and soothing vibe. 

However, if your interior is monochromatic and you don’t mind bringing in some fun or playfulness, why not experiment with the stool? Go for a contrasting color that will immediately grab the viewer’s attention. Or, add some boho pattern pillows or cushions on it.

What Next?

From a practical tall stool to use in the kitchen to a fancy spiral one for living rooms, at Klekketic we have it all. Not only that, you will also find our price point carefully tailored to fit your budget as well. So, what’s stopping you? Explore our collection and get yourself a cute little stool.