GET THE REPLAY OF THE VISION BOARD MASTERCLASS - LIFE IN COLOUR

Sophie Robinson
  • Home
  • Workshops
    • Marrakech Retreat
    • Home Masterclass
  • Online Courses
  • Collaboration
  • Podcasts
  • Blog
  • About
    • About me
    • Work with me
    • Press
  • FAQs
  • Contact
  • Interior Design
  • Interiors
  • Videos
09 Feb 16

How to style up your footstool or coffee table

Foot Stool LR

As an Interior Stylist I have to know how to style up interior spaces to make them look fabulous. It’s often as easy as rearranging the bits and bobs that you already own, into a nice and pleasing display. Even while the designers on The Great Interior Design Challenge do a FANTASTIC job, they often miss out on the finishing touches that can make all the difference

In my latest Vlog I talk about how to style up your footstool or coffee table. In my own home I’ve opted for a large over sized footstool from Sofa.com. I got rid of my vintage coffee table when I had my son and he was toddling about- those sharp hard edges had to go! The soft edges of the footstool are perfect for young kids. And now he’s four it’s now become a great platform for performing on!

I also love a footstool as it provides extra seating when you have a lot of people over, so its a real multifunctional piece of furniture. If storage is short, you could opt for an ottoman style. Either way the way your style them up is very similar to a coffee table but you want to ensure you have a tray or some large coffee table books which will work as hard surfaces to pop things down on, like a drink for example.

I hope you enjoy my latest video- do skip across to my Youtube channel and subscribe, that way you’ll never miss a vlog and I promise lots of easy styling tips to come!

  • Interior Design
  • Interiors
  • Videos
My week 13th February ’16 My week 1st February ’16
  • Christmas
  • Interiors
    • colour crush
    • colour psychology
    • DIY
    • dream home makeovers
    • Home Office
    • Home Tours
    • Interior Design
    • Interior Styling
    • podcast
    • Sophie Robinson X Dunelm
    • Sophie Robinson x Harlequin
    • trends
  • Lifestyle
    • Business
    • Fashion/Beauty
    • Life
    • My House
    • Nosh
    • Travel
  • Rooms
    • Bathrooms
    • Bedrooms
    • Kids rooms
    • Kitchens
    • Living rooms
    • Outside
  • Videos
online influence award winner 2019
Interior Design Winner Sophie Robinson Insta
Videos

Listen

Listen Here

Online courses
by popular demand

Catch Sophie In All Her Colourful Glory On Instagram

It’s here! My Big Spring wardrobe sale is now LIVE It’s here! My Big Spring wardrobe sale is now LIVE on @thesecondrow_ . 💃 it’s been quite cathartic pulling out all the images that show me wearing all the outfits, a few of which I’ve posted here. Many many happy memories and I feel so blessed to have the opportunity to express my love of colour, not just through my interiors but my fashion too. There are some real showstoppers from my various TV appearances, events, retreats and more.

The last couple of years have been very cathartic to say the least, and the result is I’m now a couple of dress sizes lighter, hence the big wardrobe edit. These clothes are size 12-14 and i’m 5’4”. I hope you see something you like, I’m excited to think they will go on to make someone else feel as fabulous as I did ❤️ 

Comment WARDROBE and I’ll DM you the link to shop! Ron don’t walk! 💃
Got the Spring time energy! Me too! Comment SPRING Got the Spring time energy! Me too! Comment SPRING and I’ll send you the link to sign up to my FREE newsletter which gives you all latest on my launches, events. sales and TV appearances. Lot happening here at Sophie Robinson Towers and am so excited to share it all with you!
I’m having a MAJOR wardrobe clear out… and best of I’m having a MAJOR wardrobe clear out… and best of all, you’re invited!

Next Wednesday 15th at 7.30pm I’ll be selling some of my most-loved dresses with @thesecondrow_ . Featuring plenty of my TV outfits, event looks, and all the bold, colourful, pattern-filled pieces you’ve seen me wear and love.

I’ve adored these clothes, but it’s time to pass them on and make space for what’s next. Very April energy… fresh start, declutter, a little reinvention.

If you’ve ever messaged me asking “where is that dress from?” this is your moment.

Set a reminder and I’ll post the link when it goes live!. The good ones won’t hang around for long!
AD | Suns out ☀️ so consider this your public serv AD | Suns out ☀️ so consider this your public service announcement…
Run, don’t walk, to @dunelmuk and check out my latest summer garden collection. It’s pure colour joy and guaranteed to transform your outdoor space into something  stylish.

I’m especially proud of these parasols. Inspired by my trips to Marrakech, this Beldi design features a Suzani-style floral with bright pink tassels… all for £89.
And a little heads-up, my parasols sold out in record time last year and I know how many of you missed out, so I’m giving you fair warning!

Have a browse in store or online and thank me later 🏖️
This little corner is where the magic happens! 💪 1 This little corner is where the magic happens! 💪
10 months ago I started training with @teamyo_weight_training , three mornings a week, 7–8am. No faff… just me, an iPad and consistently showing up.

Let’s be honest, home gym equipment is not my vibe. Big, black, bulky… a visual assault. So I kept it simple. A yoga mat, an iPad stand and a barbell. I used the plates as free weights to begin with, then as my commitment grew, I’ve built up a small collection of dumbbells. All arranged on a rack out of eye line.

I’m always here for the pretty pictures but your home should support your life and when your environment makes things easy, you’re far more likely to stick with good habits. This has been one of the most consistent things I’ve ever done, mostly because it’s been made easy. I feel stronger, leaner, more energised… and it’s all happened in this one small corner of my home.

@teamyo_weight_training is starting a new 8 week programme on Monday 13th called The Shred and I’m going again. My focus is building muscle and shifting a little more body fat… hello flatter tummy I know your’e under there!

I’m not being paid to share this, I just genuinely rate her and the way she expertly coaches mid life women. She’s kindly offered my community £50 off the programme, which makes it just £200 for 8 weeks of online training and bespoke nutrition support. Comment SHRED and we’ll send you the link.

If your home has a corner… you’ve got everything you need. Who’s with me? 💪
Take a tour of my Dads colourful home in the Lot e Take a tour of my Dads colourful home in the Lot et Garonne in France, situated on the river which inspired the colourful interior design. 

I worked with Dad and Mary on the design as they wanted to keep it feeling light and spacious and  yet still inject their colourful personalities. The wallpapers they chose are from from my collection with @harlequinfw and you’ll spot quite a few accessories from my collection with @dunelmuk . It’s wonderful to see them enjoy my designs and  i’ve enjoyed helping them get it just how they wanted it. 

But now it’s time to say farewell, while they plan to return to england. The house has just gone on the market with @nikkihomefinder @beauxvillagesimmobilierfr and has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a pool and hot tub and breath taking views across the Aquitaine fields. Take the boat up stream and your in Eymet for lunch. 

We’ve certainly enjoyed our summers here.

If you’re interested drop me a DM and I’ll send you the link!
Spring is my favourite time of year! Thoroughly en Spring is my favourite time of year! Thoroughly enjoyed spoiling everyone at the house today, surrounded by Spring flowers, blue skies and birdsong. 

Now i’m in the sofa full of chocolate and my home made Lemon drizzle cake (which was at hit!💪) 

Love to you all 🎂🐣🌼🌱🐰
Happy Easter, my lovelies 🌸🐣 Wishing you all the m Happy Easter, my lovelies 🌸🐣 Wishing you all the most beautiful day filled with joy, all the chocolate and a little spring magic.

I adore this day as it’s the perfect excuse to gather everyone around the table. I’m cooking a vegetarian spinach and ricotta pie (an old favourite of mine) and attempting a cardamom lemon drizzle cake for the very first time, so do wish me luck.

Truth be told, I’m far more style than substance on days like this. I could spend hours faffing with the table, tweaking a napkin here, adding another flower there, all in the name of creating a gorgeous backdrop for the get together. Give me all the pretty pastel florals for a joyful nod to spring in full bloom, and I’m a very happy host 💐 Have a gorgeous day x 

📷@aluncallender
Follow on Instagram
Sophie Robinson
  • © 2025 Sophie Robinson

    /
  • Contact/
  • About/
  • Design by MW

You're almost inside!

Leave me your best email to sign up for the Webinar

MG0001 Magnet Sophie using Tap 021 copy

You're almost inside!

Leave me your best email to sign up for the Webinar