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All Feet on Bench

July 13, 2012

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There are just a few things left on our family room to-do list before we can do a final reveal with before and after photos.  One of those things, that we reported on a couple weeks ago, was replacing this hand-me-down coffee table that was the most uncomfortable thing to prop your feet up on.  It was downright painful.  Because it was already higher than our couch, putting a cushion on top and upholstering it was out of the question. Not to mention, we wanted something leather and wipeable.

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…

Hahaha!  Oh, how I love that last picture. Yes, even Greta warmed up quickly to our newest piece of furniture.

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?

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  1. debbie says:

    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.

  2. meaganbriggs3 says:

    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

  3. 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… ;)

  4. It looks fantastic!! The PERFECT choice :)

  5. Missy G. says:

    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. :)

  6. Victoria Bradley-Morris says:

    That picture of Greta made me laugh out loud.

  7. 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 : )

  8. 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.

  9. Hahahahaha. Oh please. Don’t you work two jobs?! And run a fantastic blog?!

  10. Ditto, girl. Our bedroom is tiny now.

  11. No way! How cool. Can’t wait to see photos!

  12. Jessie McKinley says:

    What a perfect find! Love it. And I looove all the pictures :) Greta is adorable!

  13. 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 :)

  14. joyce says:

    Now that is a perfect Christmas present for my dear hubby :)

  15. 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!!

  16. Amy W says:

    That looks amazing in that room- perfect fit

  17. Lettie says:

    LOVE it. It looks amazing! And what a super price!

  18. It looks so nice and comfortable! And I love that picture of Greta! Too cute! :)

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