Save or Splurge? We park up on two versatile footstools 

Footstools, ottomans and pouffes are among the most versatile pieces of occasional furniture you can buy 

The extra-large Pot Pie footstool in lush pink upholstery is family-sized with a bonus storage feature. It's €1,330 at www.loaf.com.

Footstools, ottomans and pouffes are the among most versatile pieces of occasional furniture you can buy.

They support tired legs, provide a surface area for a drinks tray, and do triple duty as an extra seat.

SAVE 

DFS has the large round Joules Ashwicke footstool finished in plush rose velvet, retailing at €309 at dfs.ie.

SPLURGE 

The extra-large Pot Pie footstool in lush pink upholstery is family-sized with a bonus storage feature. 

It's €1,330 at loaf.com.