And the IKEA KJUGE pouffe, only recently launched in the UK, is no exception. The pouffe’s multifunctional design is simple yet genius as it can be used in three different ways - as a footrest ...

That's exactly why I'm excited about my latest discovery, which pulls double-duty and then some: IKEA's FÖRLUNDA pouf. The FÖRLUNDA is a footstool, a seat, and a sneaky storage compartment.