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I need help fitting this bench in

11 years ago
I have this tillary sectional from West Elm which I positioned in front of each other with an ottoman in the middle. But it wasn't practical having a couch underneath the TV. and the Ottoman was too far from either couch to put your feet up on. I'm working with a really limited space in a apartment. I replaced the Ottoman with the white bench for something smaller and something brighter to make the room open up more. I like the bench but I'm not sure if it looks right. Maybe I need pillows to make it blend in I need help. I also purchased this dresser for the room and I need your opinion. Thank you

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  • PRO
    11 years ago

    If you really like the sofa and the white bench together lets make them more cohesive with the addition of an area rug in a lighter color to pop off the floor (maybe in a taupe or chocolate and a white), then add some coordinating white large fur pillows to the sofa, and head back to west elm to pick up a mirrored tray to set on the bench:) I like the little entry cabinet above:) Also maybe a cute side table.

  • 11 years ago

    I like the cabinet. What color is the sectional?

  • 11 years ago
    last modified: 11 years ago

    I don't think the bench is working there because of its shape, it just looks a bench when you need something that can be viewed/used as a coffee table as well. I feel it's not the right shape - the picture below shows how a square fits well, is more accessible and feels more complete.

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  • 11 years ago
    The sectional is a deep green which was custom from West Elm. I was in love with the color and wanted to do something different but now I wish I stuck with neutral colors. it's not practical when I like trying to change my look every couple years.
  • 11 years ago

    I agree that the bench doesn't belong. I don't think it is so much the shape but the contrast. A rectangular coffee table in wood or a combo of wood and glass would be a better fit. And an area rug would be a great addition.






  • 11 years ago
    the tillary sectional that I have is more of an L shape so square Ottoman doesn't fit well. One side of my sectional is short and the other side is long. So the Ottoman sticks out too far on the short end. Which is why I opted for a rectangle. I'm starting to think this couch is just not working in this space.
  • 11 years ago

    I don't see a problem with the space. It looks ok in the photos. Don't panic. You just need to find the right coffee table and rug. As I mentioned I think the shape of bench is fine, not the fabric or color.


  • 11 years ago

  • 11 years ago
    last modified: 11 years ago

    How about the shape below - see how it works in the picture. Your couch is fine...you could add a hemp or shag rug and great pillows. I don't particularly like the little chest..I think I would wait to decide on the coffee table/ottoman and then purchase somehting that compliments.

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  • 11 years ago

    I'm not a fan of the white tufted bench because it's almost too similar to your sectional (shape, tufted).

  • 11 years ago
    I would definitely get rid of that bench and get a large square one for you in front of the sectional. I have one and love it, plus it has plenty of storage inside.
  • 11 years ago
    I think black, white, and green pillows will go a long way to pull your furniture together and artwork. A white dresser will give the room another hit of white, giving strength to the ottoman presence. Don't forget a super soft white shag rug.
  • 11 years ago
    thank you to everyone who provided feedback. I decided to put my brown Ottomans back and I pulled my sectional out to make more of a Square vs L shape. I bought more pillows as suggested with white too bright in the room and match the bench. And I place the bench under the television. also purchase new bar stools to blend with everything else. still an incomplete look but more cohesive. still working on it but happier than what I started with.
  • 11 years ago

    Looks good! Can you purchase two more of the small mirrors and arrange them in 3 rows of 4 over your sectional, centered over the sofa and a frame's width apart. They should start about 5-6" above the top of the sofa and go up. It would give them a bit more visual weight and make them appear to not be floating up there on the wall. If you can't get any more, 3 rows of 3 may also work. Then move your other artwork on the wall so the bottom is level with the bottom of the mirrors.

  • 11 years ago

    Looks nice. I do think I'd like the bar stools better without the pillows.

  • 11 years ago
    katinparadise I will try that thanks! as far as the pillows on the bar stools lol I actually I'm not a fan of it too much. I bought those pillows and they were too bright and didn't match the other yellows. and I'm such an impulsive buyer I ripped the tags off and throw them away and I'm not able to return them. So I was just trying to find a used to repurpose them instead of throwing them away. always open to more ideas Thank you