Guest Seating Done Right!
Diwali is done! As you pick up around the house, take an inventory of your soan papdi stock and return to normalcy and routine life, it’s time to also do an inventory of how the seating situation served you this festive season! Are you prepared for the next time you face a huge party of guests?! Here are a few suggestions for easy additions to your drawing room to keep your guests comfortable.
Ottomans
Ottomans are an ingenious way of increasing the seating, storage and serving space in your living room. These multi-purpose pieces of furniture can be used to seat your guests, for extra storage and even as a table when there’s no one waiting for a seat. They come in different shapes and sizes, and of course materials, allowing you to fit them right into your existing living space and décor.
Stools
Low on space but still needing to entertain huge groups of people? Stools are just the thing! Even if you’re just looking at an ordinary wooden stool, you can convert it into a comfortable seating option by placing a cushion on top or getting the whole face upholstered. The sheer range of options in terms of cushions and upholstery and their compact size make stools a versatile addition in any drawing room.
Accent Chairs
If you do have the space to play around with your furniture, try adding an accent chair to your drawing room or living room. This can add more seating, and oodles of style too! Add different accent chairs with complementing designs and colors to make your space more vibrant and festive. They don’t just add glamour, but they’re also super comfy to lounge in when you are not hosting!
L-shaped Sofas
L-shaped sofas or sofas arranged in an L-shape along a corner are excellent ways of utilizing space and adding to seating capacity at the same time. It’s an ideal seating arrangement, where guests can sit facing each other and also gain direct access to the coffee table. You could also try out modular L-shaped sofas — an excellent seating choice, as you can disassemble them once the festive season is over and redistribute the different parts around different spaces throughout your house!
Benches
Adding a bench to your living space can add a contemporary touch to the seating, as well as adding a considerable amount of seating without taking up too much space. The best thing is that they can also be converted into tables or display units after the festive season! If you’re looking at benches solely for a seating purpose, you can choose an upholstered style — and if you want to re-purpose them later, go for a plain wooden or metal one and throw seating cushions on top when guests are expected.
New Year and Sankranti are around the corner! Is your home guest-ready? If not, why not add on an interesting seating element that enhances the comfort of your drawing room manifold!
