Low vs High Furniture Legs: Pros and Cons

Are you thinking about customising your favourite furniture and wondering what will happen if you keep it the way it is or change it? Hint: a swap in furniture legs might be the solution!

The height you choose doesn’t just affect the style, but it also changes how your furniture works in your space. Here’s a quick breakdown of the differences between low and high furniture legs so you can pick what suits your home best!

Low Furniture Legs

Furniture legs typically range from 25 mm to 100 mm and are commonly found in vintage, mid-century, or grounded-style pieces.

Pros:

• It has a lower centre of gravity, which reduces wobbles and tippingsgs, making it stable and sturdy.
• It provides a grounded, minimalist, or vintage feel.
• It creates a compact, less imposing silhouette that suits small spaces.
• It is easier for kids or pets to climb on safely.
• It occupies less space underneath, which means less debris buildup, like dust.

Cons:

• There is no room for a vacuum or mop, which makes it harder to clean underneath.
• It can't fit under-furniture bins or boxes.
• It can make a room feel denser or visually "heavier." 
  
  

High Furniture Legs

Around 125mm and up, this style shows up a lot in modern, Scandi, or boho furniture.

Pros:

• It makes furniture appear lighter and the room feel larger and spacious.
• It is easy to clean, and vacuums, robot cleaners, and mops can fit underneath.
• Fitting bins, baskets, or hidden storage is easily accessible.
• It often looks more elegant or intentional.
• Higher seating can be more comfortable for taller people or seniors.

Cons:

• The legs of taller furniture may wobble on uneven floors, making it less stable.
• Items may roll underneath and get lost, like toys or small items.
• Higher furniture may be harder for children or pets to access.
• Maintaining neat floors may be necessary at times because the space underneath is visible. 

Low legs feel grounded and classic, while higher legs give a room that light, open look. Pick the one that fits your space, your lifestyle, and how you want your home to feel and guess what, Urban Hardware has all these!