5 Ways To Add Extra Seating To Your Space

A small, modern furniture living room is cozy but it can be a nightmare when it comes to entertaining guests. Where are you going to fit in all those extra people?

Luckily, with some smart seating solutions, you can accommodate more people without having to scramble for chair space.

Consider the following five extra seating arrangements for your space:

Ottomans:

This is a multi-functional piece of furniture that exudes comfort and luxury. Typically upholstered with leather, use it in place of a coffee table. Simply place a tray on top to rest your coffee mug or wine glass. For parties, pull it out and use it as an extra chair. 

Leather Ottomans add a cushy look to the overall room. They can be found in any color and most shapes but square and rectangular are most common. In addition, most have a lift up top with lots of storage space inside where you can keep everything from your television guide, magazines, and even coasters.

Stools and Footstools:

When most people hear the word ‘stool’’, they cringe because images of hard metal rounded seats come to mind. Not necessarily the case! Stools today are as fashionable and comfortable as ever. Many are upholstered in bright colors and soft materials. Some are uniquely designed so that when placed in front of a large settee or sofa set, they actually pack a visual punch.

The advantage of getting stools is that they take up minimal space and they can be used as a seat in many rooms, i.e. the living and dining rooms as well as in the kitchen or at a desk. When not in use, simply fold them up and put them in storage.

Occasional Chair:

Also called accent chairs, this is a special seat that adds visual and design appeal to space. In addition to providing extra seating, accent/occasional chairs can often transform into a room’s focal point, mainly because they have an unusual design compared to the rest of the space. They also have the color that is in stark contrast to the rest of the décor, which helps to create a visual punch.

Occasional/accent chairs don’t have to be very large or bulky. In fact, their funky shape or unique pattern adds personality to the room.

Pouffs:

These little wonders are a spin-off of the ottoman and bean bag, however, they’re much lighter and smaller. Pouffs can be upholstered in any material. They do not have any furniture like quality to them except for their shape and purpose which is to provide extra chair space. Pouffs are very soft and comfortable. They are great for providing extra seating and can be tucked away under a coffee table when not in use or be used as a foot rest. Just like the ottoman, you can easily place a tray on a pouf and use it in place of a coffee table.

Upholstered Benches:

These benches not only provide extra seating for guests but can be strategically placed to fill up an empty space. For instance, you may place an upholstered bench in a hallway so that guests can seat themselves on it while putting on their shoes. Benches (without a back) can be placed in front of a dining table for extra seating space. You may place an upholstered bench in front of a blank wall or even in your conversation zone.

With these five smart seating solutions, you can easily fashion extra chair space.

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