Footstools for comfort
Usually, these are short, and full four-legged stools upholstered in fabric or hide to hold a person’s feet comfortably as they sit. Here the person’s feet come to rest at a near horizontal level which facilitates an individual to lie back and relax. Commonly referred to as footrests, their main aim is to make sitting more comfortable. They increase the blood circulation in the legs longer and better, making it ideal for people with leg pain as well as for the elderly.
Footstools for function
These are normally easier and less decorative footstools. Functioning more like a small stepladder, they allow people to reach to objects just of arm's length or even to raise doors that are raised high off the ground. These are a boon if small children are around as they reduce any risk of accidents or injuries in trying to reach for higher places. These are extremely functional in kitchen or garage as they provide easy reach to higher shelves. These also reduce the risk of damage that can incur in getting heavy objects down from the top. They are also used as a mini staircase in places like a caravan to help people get inside more easily.
Both of these varieties are easily available in varied styles, colors, and shapes. You can even get them custom made to match perfectly with the rest of the furniture of your room. These can also serve as an excellent gift item, especially for housewarming parties.