Garden stools are no longer just an outdoor accessory – their beauty and versatility have made them popular additions to any space. We love using a garden stool as a coffee table, to create a reading nook, or simply to add texture to a room. Read on for a few of our favorite room-by-room garden stool decorating ideas.

Living Room

Use Your Garden Stool As a Coffee Table...

A ceramic garden stool (or two) makes the perfect coffee table stand-in. Another idea? Mix a trio of garden stools together and place a round glass or wood decorative tray on top for added surface space. With so many designs, shapes, and sizes available, you are sure to find one that fits your signature style.

...Or As an End Table

Garden stools are a simple way to break up your living room. If you aren’t keen on swapping out your coffee table for a garden stool, consider pairing your garden stool with an accent chair. It’s the perfect size to hold your drink of choice. Plus most garden stools are stain-resistant, making them the perfect place to prop your mugs and wine glasses.

Create Extra Seating

Keep a pair of garden stools in your living room to use for extra seating in a pinch. Wide stools ensure your guests will be comfy. You can also place a garden stool in your entryway to make it easy to put your shoes on. A garden stool's small size and adaptable design make it our go-to storage essential that works as decor when you aren't using it.

Bathroom

Place a Garden Stool in Your Shower

Because of their waterproof finish, garden stools can stand up to moisture and humidity – making them the perfect item to place in your shower to hold extra bottles and soaps. If your shower or tub are on the smaller side, keep a garden stool beside it for extra folded towels – or a glass of wine.

Bedroom

Swap Out Your Nightstand for a Garden Stool

Replace your nightstand with a garden stool for a quick update. The small top of a garden stool is the perfect size to hold your phone, books, or glass of water. If you love this look but also like to read in bed, place wall sconces on either side of the bed. Bonus: You can keep an electric candle or battery-operated light on the inside of the stool to use as a night-light.

Entryway

Give Umbrellas a New Home

Garden stools are hollow on the inside and have a big hole at the bottom. Flip yours upside down and use it as an umbrella stand for your mudroom or entryway.

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