Guest Picks: Versatile Garden Stools for Home Interiors
In designs from traditional to modern, these 20 pieces can go from stool to side table as the mood strikes
I'm happy to say that the garden stool has become quite ubiquitous in interior design. It is one of my absolute favorite elements to use in a room due to its versatility. These stools are so easy to move from room to room and provide just enough surface for a drink, a lamp or a tush. Although they were at one time hard to come by and often expensive, the market has caught up and stools are now easy to find in a range of colors, shapes and price points. Enjoy some of my favorite picks for this decorative workhorse! — Daniela from Aesthetic Oiseau
Porcelain Rose Medallion Square Garden Stool
Several things make this stool special: the square shape, the beautiful mix of colors and the scene featured on its side.
Celadon Green Porcelain Stool
Celadon is the perfect color for a garden stool. It's a serene and traditional hue for the chinoiserie lover.
Famille Rose Red Floral Chinese Porcelain Stool
I love the bold red of this garden stool. It would be very pretty in a traditional den paired with denim blues and yellow.
Blue and White Kylin Chinese Porcelain Stool
Blue and white is a natural choice for garden stools, and the scene painted on this particular one is delightful. Consider this a neutral, and use it anywhere in your home.
Chinese Garden Stool, Gold
Going for gold glam? This stool will bring the perfect metallic shine to any corner of your room.
Chinese Garden Stool, Silver
Or perhaps your glam comes in silver tones. How sleek would this stool be in a dreamy bedroom full of mirrored furniture?
Carved Stool
I love stools with cutouts, and the bold cobalt blue of this version makes it a standout choice.
Morac Hex Garden Stool
A Moroccan flair spices up this stool, making it especially perfect to use as an end table.
Solid Black Lacquered Porcelain Garden Stool
You absolutely can't go wrong with black. I believe every room should have a touch of black, and this stool is the perfect amount to catch the eye.
Tozai by Two's Company Neckties Stool
A stool with a colorful Missoni-like feel to it is so fun to look at!
Hanging Tassel Green Apple Ceramic Stool
I have always loved this stool for its tassel motif. I find it playful and sophisticated, and I bet the color is better in person.
Double Coin Yellow Ceramic Garden Stool
A double-coin motif set against sunshine yellow is perfect for use in a sunroom or breakfast area.
Lattice White Ceramic Garden Seat
A simple white stool can multitask in your home, and the geometric motif of this one gives it a modern edge.
Blue and White Porcelain Garden Stool, Blue and White Dragon Design
This is another blue and white stool with a wonderful dragon motif. It just might be my favorite!
Square Ceramic Fortune Stools/Tables
I love the idea of using stools of varying heights, and the neutral tones of this pair make them perfect to use anywhere you need extra table space or seating.
Satsuma Design Porcelain Garden Stool
Like with the first stool, I love the scene painted on the side of this one. This stool has a very traditional feel to it, so I would use it in a modern space that needs a little tension to liven it up.
Porcelain Garden Stool, Blue On Light Gray
This one has a Mediterranean take on the blue and white color scheme.
Handmade Floral Stool or Accent Table, Pink
Stools are a great way to add a splash of bold color, like hot pink, to a room!
Two's Company Elephant Side Table
I am totally in love with this adorable little guy. Stools come in all shapes, and elephants make some of the best.
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