We rounded up our top contenders in that same post and over the past couple weeks we have mulled over the choices and weighed out the pros and cons, and some of you weighed in too–thanks for that!
After nixing for price (we weren’t wanting to spend anywhere close to a grand), and color (the room is going to have enough white/cream once the map is moved–that’s happening), we decided on dark, modern, visually open number one. If you follow us on Facebook, you know we ordered it on Tuesday and to our surprise, it arrived yesterday! Three cheers for fast delivery.
The 60″Andalucia Large Dark Brown Leather Bench was on sale on Overstock for $187 (score!) and it was just what we were looking for. We love the mix of materials–the steel legs, walnut base and dark chocolate leather looks. go-ood. And it feels good on our feet, too. Uh, all of our feet…
As tempting as it is, we are going to try not to spend our whole weekend with our feet up. But there may be some lounging in the midst of yard work, zoo-going and dinner with friends. What are you up to?
19 COMMENTS
debbie
2 years ago
Hi there! How is the ottoman bench holding up so far? I was considering that piece as well as another and happened to come across your blog while researching (and looking for more photos). Thanks for posting by the way, it helps to see furniture in action.
Julia
2 years ago
AUTHORWe still have it all these years later!
meaganbriggs3
6 years ago
Love this. Ahhhh I am so jealous right now. We have an all wood coffee table and it is NOT fun. I love the rich color and that it really is going to hold up nicely over the years. This would be nice at the foot of a master bed frame or something too….I’ve always wanted a bedroom big enough to have a bench at the foot of my bed :-) Somedaaaay
Lexy @ The Proper Pinwheel
6 years ago
bahahaha, that last picture of Greta just kills me! Her little belly! You guys should lounge. You totally deserve it! Be lazy. Come down to my level… ;)
Staci @ My Friend Staci
6 years ago
It looks fantastic!! The PERFECT choice :)
Missy G.
6 years ago
That one’s a winner for sure. I love how the stripes in the curtains pop out to me now. Excellent choice! Can’t wait to see your final after photos!
And that Greta… too cute for words. :)
Victoria Bradley-Morris
6 years ago
That picture of Greta made me laugh out loud.
Lindsey @ A Pear to Remember
6 years ago
Welllllll, Julia, you inspired me to create my first painting!! Three, in fact. It manifested into three abstract panels that I’m giving as a gift tomorrow to a friend getting married. I will post photos on A Pear to Remember after the bride opens it. Thank you for the inspiration : )
Lindsey @ A Pear to Remember
6 years ago
P.S. Diggggggggging your new coffee table like mad. Ours is a mission-style wodden table that was my Grammys, with an Anthropologie clock knob on the front giving it so much character. I like it fine, but serrrrrrrrrrrriously love your new addition.
Chris loves Julia
6 years ago
Hahahahaha. Oh please. Don’t you work two jobs?! And run a fantastic blog?!
Chris loves Julia
6 years ago
Ditto, girl. Our bedroom is tiny now.
Chris loves Julia
6 years ago
No way! How cool. Can’t wait to see photos!
Jessie McKinley
6 years ago
What a perfect find! Love it. And I looove all the pictures :) Greta is adorable!
Caitlin @ Desert Domicile
6 years ago
I love that last photo of Greta! I love the bench you chose too! I have the white version at the foot of my bed and I LOVE it! The leather is so soft and I bet it’s great to prop your feet up on :)
joyce
6 years ago
Now that is a perfect Christmas present for my dear hubby :)
lyndsay @ that 70s house
6 years ago
i love the one you chose!! i think we need one of these in our future. our old coffee table is also too high and too hard for feet resting. and that last picture of greta is just the most adorable thing ever!!
Amy W
6 years ago
That looks amazing in that room- perfect fit
Lettie
6 years ago
LOVE it. It looks amazing! And what a super price!
Ashley@AttemptsAtDomestication
6 years ago
It looks so nice and comfortable! And I love that picture of Greta! Too cute! :)