20 Stools With a Leg Up on Style
This versatile seat can be so much more than just a place to rest your rump
As one of the most practical pieces of furniture in your home, a stool can be put to good use in every room. From a trusty pedestal for your prized vignette to a side table for your book or glass of wine, these multipurpose pieces have a lot to contribute. Read on to see how handy they can be beyond a place to perch.
1. Don’t let a lack of surface space stop you from bringing greenery into your bathroom. This adjustable black stool is a great spot for a potted plant, and it doubles as a stylish doorstop.
2. Avoid collecting clutter with a drawer-free bedside table like this simple wood and rope stool. Personalize yours by painting it to match the decor.
3. Why risk getting your bathtime book wet when you can place it safely on a pretty stool like this one? Classic and monochrome, it looks right at home next to the sleek soaking tub.
4. Though varied in shape and size, these four wood stools come together to make a versatile and unusual coffee table.
6. A footstool as a bed tray? Why didn’t we think of that! All it needed was a fresh coat of white paint, and breakfast in bed is served.
7. These rush-seat stools are stylish and practical at the end of the bed. They complement the room’s earthy, muted color palette while being the perfect spot to lay out your wardrobe options.
8. This upholstered stool is as eye-catching as the lamp it holds.
9. Do you have an unused bar stool lying around? If the height is right, try upcycling it into a clever sink stand.
See what else you can turn into a vanity
See what else you can turn into a vanity
10. Stools in different shapes and sizes can work well together when they’re the same color. Group them together for a makeshift coffee table or use as impromptu seating for guests.
11. This simple wood stool makes a space-saving bedside table. Its smooth lines fit with the room’s minimalist style, and there’s enough space to hold the essentials.
12. A simple wood stool adds a practical element to a tropical-style bathroom. Take a seat as you shower or use it to store your bath essentials.
13. At first glimpse, this stool appears to be made from a paint palette, but on closer inspection you can see it’s simply a handy art studio accessory.
14. A footstool that doubles as comfortable seating is always a good idea. Accommodate an extra guest in comfort and style, then put your feet up when hosting duties are over.
15. These step stools come in handy in the bathroom. They can be used as stands to help you see into the mirror, can help the little ones reach the sink, or you can slide them over to the tub to hold your book and reading glasses while you bathe.
16. Keep what you need within arm’s reach by placing a stool alongside the tub. This three-legged number has been given a modern update with a coat of white paint on the lower half of its legs.
17. Now here’s a stool with a view. Keep soaking as long as you like with all the necessities sitting neatly nearby. Glass of wine optional.
A Handy Side Table for the Tub
A Handy Side Table for the Tub
18. Never mind practical, this wood stool is a feature in its own right. The tree trunk seat is almost too beautiful to sit on, which is perhaps why it’s being used to display a vignette of handmade treasures.
19. The natural appeal of this eggcup-shaped stool complements the white marble bathroom to a T, becoming an ideal spot to hold some fresh flora.
20. This hardworking stool with built-in storage slides under the sink to solve a common small-bathroom dilemma. It’s also a great place to sit while you paint your toenails.
Your turn: Post a photo of your hard-working stool in the Comments, or tell us the novel things you use it for.
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Your turn: Post a photo of your hard-working stool in the Comments, or tell us the novel things you use it for.
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