Functional Ways to Dress the Foot of Your Bed

Ever wondered what the furniture at the foot of the bed is actually for? In many cases, it is a place to take off your shoes, toss your extra pillows, or sit with your morning coffee while reading the paper. A bench, ottoman, or low chest is more than a finishing touch. It is an excellent design solution.

In smaller bedrooms, where seating opportunities are limited, this piece becomes valuable square footage that works overtime. In larger bedrooms, where multiple seating areas are often essential, it becomes an opportunity for a stylish statement piece that anchors the room.

So what should you do at the end of your bed? Here are a few functional ways to dress this often overlooked space:

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The Bench

Image Source: Cathy Kinkaid Interiors

Image Source: Amy Meier Design

Image Source: New England Home

Image Source: Chenault James Interiors

Image Source: Elle Decor; Designed by Brian J. McCarthy

Image Source: Phoebe Howard

Image Source: Nicky Haslam Design

Image Source: Town & Country, Designed by Tom Scheerer

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The Settee

Image Source: The Glam Pad, Design by Leta Austin Foster

Image Source: Cathy Kinkaid Interiors

Image Source: Summer House Designs

Image Source: Cathy Kinkaid Interiors

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The Chaise

Image Source: Glin Castle

Image Source: Architectural Digest, Design by Veere Grenney

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The Loveseat

Image Source: Hubert Zanberg Interiors

Image Source: Atlanta Homes & Lifestyle, Design by Melanie Millner,

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Design: Sherrell Design Studio | Photography: Cate Black

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