The foot factor: how to choose the best furniture feets

We don’t blame you for never thinking about furniture feets. They generally come with your stunning purchase, and are made specially to compliment its shape, size and weight - so why on Earth would ever consider them yourself?!

But when you do find yourself purchasing furniture feets then it’s important to know that there is a great difference in quality as without a quality product its lifespan will be far lower.

In this piece we will discuss how to choose the best designs so that they will both compliment your sofa and stay that way for many years to come!

So, what exactly is the footing & why is it important?

The footing is the meeting point between the floor and the sofa. Footing can easily lift footless sofas to make them higher from the ground. Although the sofa’s footing might seem innocuous, there is a lot hidden in its details, with the accessories or fittings completing the designs aesthetic and structural integrity. Not only sofas benefit from footing, with the likes of armchairs and tables also benefiting from high quality footing.

If you purchase a sofa or other decor and decide to replace the footing then you should be sure you pick up the best available. So how does one get the very best furniture feet on the market? Well, it’s important to start by saying that you should research the market when comparing your choices, as you really don’t just want to pick up the cheapest option you can find - they will certainly just break under the sofa’s weight.

So, let’s take a look at a step-by-step guide on how to pick the very best decor footing on the market:

How to get the best footing

It’s important to prioritise functionality over beauty when it comes to these designs, especially as, let’s face it, they are not the first thing we and our guests look at when considering beautiful home decor.

So, be sure to follow this simple guide for choosing the most functional collection for your home:

1. How high do you want the furniture to stand? Do you want to be able to move it around easily whilst cleaning?

2. But, thinking of style for one second, what is yours? Do you like classic design? Or something more contemporary. At the end of the day, you’re not going to match something that looks like it’s out of the 18th Century with a brand new sofa (unless that’s your thing, of course - no judgements here!).

3. When it comes to deciding on its style the most important thing to consider is colour, as you essentially want it to blend in with the sofa’s colour.

4. Once you have chosen the quality, it’s now time to consider its quality. If you want high quality footing that you can keep for years, be sure to choose a high quality design from a highly reputable source.

5. You also have to consider your home’s flooring solution and whether or not the furniture feets material will pose a risk to the flooring’s integrity. There is always the risk that two materials won’t gel well together, and it is usually the flooring that loses out in this particular scenario, so be sure to consult with your supplier and ask them which material is best for your particular flooring style.

Once you have answered these simple questions you will be sure to have chosen the best industry standard and a design that will last for years to come!