8 Ways to Fit a Seat in Your Bedroom
Whether your sleepspace is small or large, traditional or contemporary, it’s still possible to pop a perch inside
A seating area in the bedroom is a great way to transform it from a practical space into a calm, restful sanctuary – and your room doesn’t need to be huge to include one. Check out these smart ways to find a seating solution for your sleepspace.
Go low and wide
If your window isn’t recessed or the glazed area is quite slim, it’s still possible to build an ample window seat. Here, the designers have constructed a low-rise surface, which doubles up as a handy seating and storage area for a reading lamp and books.
If your window isn’t recessed or the glazed area is quite slim, it’s still possible to build an ample window seat. Here, the designers have constructed a low-rise surface, which doubles up as a handy seating and storage area for a reading lamp and books.
Multi-task an ottoman
If your room is long enough, the bottom of the bed is a neat place to tuck in a seat and storage. Ottomans are perfect for housing bed linen, and are often the same width as the bed. If you decide to invest in one, it makes sense to use it as a seat as well. Choose one with a padded lid and side panels like this one, creating a comfortable perch to rest on for a while.
If your room is long enough, the bottom of the bed is a neat place to tuck in a seat and storage. Ottomans are perfect for housing bed linen, and are often the same width as the bed. If you decide to invest in one, it makes sense to use it as a seat as well. Choose one with a padded lid and side panels like this one, creating a comfortable perch to rest on for a while.
Tuck in a sofa
Don’t need storage at the end of your bed? Then indulge yourself with a sofa instead. Choose a couch that fits along the width of the bed, and ensure its depth doesn’t obstruct movement around the room. This two-seater is a neat fit, and the velvet upholstery ties in perfectly with the luxurious headboard.
Want to create the perfect bedroom? Follow these tips for a calm, relaxing space
Don’t need storage at the end of your bed? Then indulge yourself with a sofa instead. Choose a couch that fits along the width of the bed, and ensure its depth doesn’t obstruct movement around the room. This two-seater is a neat fit, and the velvet upholstery ties in perfectly with the luxurious headboard.
Want to create the perfect bedroom? Follow these tips for a calm, relaxing space
Install an armchair
If a sofa seems just that little bit too large for your bedroom, consider an armchair instead. To make sure it doesn’t overwhelm the space, choose a lighter style with tapered legs and neutral upholstery like this one. The seat looks comfy, but the design blends into the room and maintains a feeling of flow in the space.
If a sofa seems just that little bit too large for your bedroom, consider an armchair instead. To make sure it doesn’t overwhelm the space, choose a lighter style with tapered legs and neutral upholstery like this one. The seat looks comfy, but the design blends into the room and maintains a feeling of flow in the space.
Lay back and unwind
For a bedroom that feels relaxing and luxurious, you can’t beat a chaise longue. Go for a vintage design, or choose something more modern and slot it under the window or at the end of the bed. This one is upholstered in a beautiful pattern that makes it a feature of the room.
For a bedroom that feels relaxing and luxurious, you can’t beat a chaise longue. Go for a vintage design, or choose something more modern and slot it under the window or at the end of the bed. This one is upholstered in a beautiful pattern that makes it a feature of the room.
Bag a seat
If you’re looking for a more flexible seating solution, you can’t get more portable than a beanbag. A slouchy one like this looks great in a more contemporary, informal sleepspace. However, that doesn’t mean a beanbag wouldn’t work in a more traditional room – look out for smart knitted beanbags or ones covered in faux fur, or choose a chic pouffe in a natural weave.
Shop for chairs in the Houzz Shop.
If you’re looking for a more flexible seating solution, you can’t get more portable than a beanbag. A slouchy one like this looks great in a more contemporary, informal sleepspace. However, that doesn’t mean a beanbag wouldn’t work in a more traditional room – look out for smart knitted beanbags or ones covered in faux fur, or choose a chic pouffe in a natural weave.
Shop for chairs in the Houzz Shop.
Double up a day bed
To really sprawl out in your boudoir, think about using your bed as a couch during the day. This idea works best in a room with a single bed, as the design resembles a sofa. Cover your bedding with a comfortable quilt and pop on some cushions and bolsters to recreate the look and feel of a settee.
Tell us…
Do you have a seating area in your bedroom, or would you like to include one? Share your ideas and photos in the Comments section.
To really sprawl out in your boudoir, think about using your bed as a couch during the day. This idea works best in a room with a single bed, as the design resembles a sofa. Cover your bedding with a comfortable quilt and pop on some cushions and bolsters to recreate the look and feel of a settee.
Tell us…
Do you have a seating area in your bedroom, or would you like to include one? Share your ideas and photos in the Comments section.
A great way to include a seating area in your bedroom is to build a perch below the window. This works particularly well when the window is recessed slightly, as the seat can slot between the two side walls.
It’s worth investing in the services of a local joiner, who will be able to build a seat that fits perfectly into the spot and can even include storage below. Add upholstered padding and some cushions to create a cosy place to relax, read or just look out of the window.
Look for joiners and carpenters in your area