Guest Post: Chairs and Benches in the Bedroom

Good morning and happy Monday to you all! I am back from Nantucket, but not exactly back to reality. It may take me some time to adjust to mainland living again. In the meantime, I hope you enjoy today's guest post from Mari from Design Shuffle.

Hello, everyone! I'm Mari, a writer for Design Shuffle, a terrific social networking community where interior designers can show their work and design enthusiasts from around the globe can find interior design inspiration for their own projects. As a writer for Design Shuffle, I really enjoy being able to visit great blogs like QuarDecor to share decorating ideas. Today's guest post is about bedroom chairs and benches.

Whether they're pricey new pieces or lovingly restored seating, benches and chairs add both functionality and beauty to the bedroom. I hope you find inspiration in these eight great spaces that include lots of different bedroom seating ideas. Enjoy!

This retreat-like bedroom shows just how pretty symmetrical balance can look when chairs flanking a dresser are basically the same size but slightly different in style and color.

Matching chairs have their place and these look beautiful on either side of a lovely mirrored chest. I love those smiling little faces as artwork above.

A tufted bench seems to be the perfect seating choice for this feminine bedroom design. Botanical art, silk draperies, monogrammed pillows—all are inspired ideas.

Not all cool chairs for the bedroom have to be up upholstered. These white Bertoia side chairs work extremely well in this vintage space.

Pale turquoise tufted chairs seem just right for a simple sleek bedroom style. I also love the pops of color in the toss pillows. And lastly, one cannot ignore such a stunning view!

Beautifully upholstered (legs and all) in velvet, twin footstools are just right in this chic bedroom. A striped slipper chair adds additional seating by the bed.

This interior design provides lots of comfortable seating—slipcovered armchairs for reading and relaxing, a tufted bench as coffee table in the sitting area and another at the foot of the bed is perfect for slipping on shoes or holding decorative pillows overnight.

Gray tub chairs and zebra footstool are at once functional and pretty in this stylish bedroom. Lots of pattern is used here without overwhelming the space.

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Which inspiration was your favorite? If you're looking to add unique elements to your home, you'll find an amazing array of interior inspiration from design professionals from all over the U.S.!