Bedroom Seating Areas: The Perfect Retreat
If the day is hectic, then the evening should embrace a moment of calm, and a restful bedroom can provide the perfect retreat. Including a comfortable seating area within the room can offer a wonderful place to catch up on reading or to have a conversation with a loved one.
With a thoughtful furniture layout, creating a seating area can be accomplished not only in larger bedrooms but small ones as well. I recently completed a redesign of our master bedroom, which measures a scant 15' x 12', and managed to slip in a gorgeous settee where an armoire once stood housing only an old TV. We don't miss the TV and are enjoying having a comfortable lounging area in the room!
With a thoughtful furniture layout, creating a seating area can be accomplished not only in larger bedrooms but small ones as well. I recently completed a redesign of our master bedroom, which measures a scant 15' x 12', and managed to slip in a gorgeous settee where an armoire once stood housing only an old TV. We don't miss the TV and are enjoying having a comfortable lounging area in the room!
| A seating area created in a bay window is ready for relaxation. With a lamp for light in the evenings, a table to set a book or drink on and an ottoman placed in front of one chair, this is a spot to get comfortable in. Private Comment
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| What an interesting mix of styles and pieces in this bedroom, which not only includes a seating area, but one that faces a fireplace flanked by gorgeously detailed windows. The bronze toned grasscloth is perfect with the brass light fixture, while small accents of orange enliven the design. Private Comment
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| This San Francisco bedroom is appealing with its multitude of windows and the masculine feel of the design. A wood framed leather chair is the perfect choice for this room, providing a spot to slip on one's shoes. Private Comment
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A simple seating arrangement set in front of a window fits the tailored elegance of this room. The single light fixture, wood plank ceiling and blue walls all appear to shimmer, creating a very appealing environment.
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| In this bedroom a built-in console separates the sleeping area from a sitting area in a large master suite. It's interesting that room was made to set yet another chair at the foot of the bed, creating an intimate seating area for late night conversations. Private Comment
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Placing a smaller sofa at the foot of the bed is a great way to arrange furniture to accommodate a seating area in a bedroom.
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| Here is another example of a sofa placed at the foot of a bed, with a full seating area created around it. Both this and the previous bedroom showcase the most stunning light fixtures as well as soothing color palettes. Private Comment
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Grasscloth in a deep gray blue sets the stage for this dramatic bedroom, creating a backdrop to all the blue elements. Apart from the chair providing seating next to the window, my favorite aspect of this design are the tall mirrors hung behind each lamp, visually extending and illuminating the room.
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This bedroom appears vast, and the choice to limit the number of furniture pieces arranged in the space creates a strong sense of calmness and order. The addition of a comfortable club chair and ottoman, facing the bed beside a tall window, is just right.
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| I don't know if anyone actually ever sits in this chair, but it works here, suggesting a conversation is in progress. Private Comment
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Becky Harris says:
OH my gosh, I never looked at picture number two closely enough - I always thought it was a living room - gorgeous!
18 months ago ·
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Roseanna says:
We are lucky to have a sitting room off the master bedroom. My husband installed a gas fireplace and built a beautiful traditional mantel. It can be seen from the bed. We bought a big comfy sofa, and it is the favorite place to curl up and read. That is when the cats aren't using it!
18 months ago ·
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Now that sounds like a wonderful place...a master with seating and a fireplace. What could be better? Janell
18 months ago ·
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InterDesign Studio says:
Custom mantle in the master bedrm provides perfect seating area.
18 months ago ·
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Barbi Walker says:
A fireplace would be the perfect finish for our master suite and its sitting area. Thanks for the great idea roseannab.
18 months ago ·
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ellie48 says:
I have always loved a sitting area in a bedroom. One obviously needs to have the square footage to accommodate it. With regard to picture no. 2, that room is quite a suite!!
18 months ago ·
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Yes, having a lot of square footage helps, but so does a creative floorplan! Here is a settee placed in our smaller master bedroom...
18 months ago ·
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Debra Campbell Design says:
This is a 3rd home for my clients (Tulsa, Jackson Hole, and Carmel-by-the-Sea) so they have lots of visitors. They wanted a comfy area to spend time when they have a full house (kids, grandkids, guests) and want / need to escape. The French doors open up to a private patio as well. The home is an historic, restored Mediterranean in Carmel.
17 months ago ·
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