Libby Stool in Vintage Pink, £107, Woods Furniture
Now, it's unlikely that you can squeeze an extra sofa into your lounge, but you might just have the space for a comfy stool. This Libby stool is perfect to pull out as an extra seat when entertaining; and when you're not, it becomes a cosy foot rest or additional perch for books or nibbles.
Harris Tweed Stool with Punch Needle Design, £175, Perch Upholstery
As you can see through the legs of this Perch Upholstery stool into the room beyond, it helps to create that illusion of space that you're forever chasing. Although, if you wanted to make it more stylised and a useful storage area too, you could pop a few small books in a pile under the legs or a neat stack of magazines.
Asare Round Storage Stool, £119, Made
This stool with on-trend copper legs also contains a useful storage space beneath its seat. Useful for toys, chargers or arts and crafts materials.
Leather Sling stool, £135, Cox & Cox
It seems a shame to hide this striking leather stool away, but if space is really tight it folds up, so you can hide it behind the door or under the sofa when not in use.
