The Highly Versatile Wooden Stools

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Believe or not, simple wooden stools can be the most versatile piece of furniture you own. Use it as a peg table to place your drink and pizza when nestled in front of the TV, convert it in to an end table to display a vase or collectible, use these are extra coffee tables, an upholstered stool becomes an extra seat for guests, or make it work like a foot stool – all this and much more is possible with just a single stool. For traditional homes where the decor style is classic and timeless, vintage style wooden stools and even wood benches can be a great add on. Use a couple of pieces finished in rich upholstery pattern as seating for the bedrooms, hallways, study area, library or the entrance foyer. A design with ornate detailing in carved wood and a bright fabric for upholstery will fare well in such homes. On the other hand, modern homes will benefit from upholstered and functional benches with storage along with leather stools. These will have a wooden framework but upholstered with fabric to fit right in to the contemporary vibe of the home, and because ...
... these come with additional storage space, they live true to their modern furniture status by being multifunctional as well.
Simply choose geometrical shaped wooden stools with leather upholstery for a contemporary living room where they work as extra seats, footstools or makeshift coffee tables. Backless stools work best in smaller rooms, though to create the illusion of comfort busy fabrics can be chosen. This visually makes the furniture look grand and comfortable, while the smaller dimensions allow them to fit in to the tiniest of rooms. A great look and feel can be achieved with a minimalistic sofa set done in a light neutral colour, paired with printed upholstered wooden stools for a complete look. For a minimalistic room, puff leather stools in light greys, blues, blacks and whites look best as they infuse some colour and style while being simplistic enough to gel right in to the decor.
The height of the stool is decided by where it is supposed to be used, while fabric choices and material selection will depend on your décor, your living preference and also your budget. High kitchen stools in wood are perfect for kitchen islands and bars, while lower round stools become perfect for footstools and extra seats in the living area. In upholstered wooden stools, don’t forget to give attention to the pattern. Even if you have 3 to 4 different stools, all with individual shape, design and colour, you can create a unified look simply by choosing the same upholstery fabric for all. This concept works perfectly in minimalistic living rooms that use these stools as visual accents, where the different designs in the stool brings about a dramatic touch, but the same upholstery used will still create a coordinated look.
In bare rooms, textured upholstery for simple wooden stools can add visual weightage. So in case your room requires more visual bulk, choose dark colours with textures. And on the other hand, in busy rooms choose light fabrics in pastel colours to visually shave off the bulk and tone down the room.