X-benches, ottomans, cubes, garden gnomes and client progress!

I think an ottoman/x-bench is a must for every family room.

They're functional because they add additional seating yet they don't take up much visual space. Also, they can be tucked under a console table.

Another bonus? They're loads of fun!! They can add...

 Wild color to your room

Mona Ross Berman

Did you notice in the picture above how the benches stick out from under the console?

 I love the extra layer and dimension they add as long as it does not get in the way of a traffic pattern. May not work if you have kids that use open space as a race track followed quickly by a barking dog chasing them at top speed ( in other words ...my house!)

 

 Gnome he did-ent!

Ummm..... not a huge fan of garden gnomes but somehow this just works in Jonathan Adler's home

Jonathan Adler

They can also add pattern

 

Stephanie Kraus Designs, LLC

 

Softness? yep that too.

 

 

You can store stuff in them

 And complete a seating arrangement

all images via pinterest otherwise noted

These babies are the work horses in home design!

In other news, client progress .... 

 

We've got this total reno almost finished! Can't wait to put the finishing touches on this space for my most fabulous client!

Check it out below!

 

More details and pictures to come!

 

Thanks for reading!! xoxo