Petite Seats

Adored for centuries by ladies preening in front of their vanities, stools hold an exalted spot in bathrooms, the loyal guard against high shelves and lack of counter space. Handy, compact and undeniably sweet, the charm of the stool lies in its ability to provide for whatever deficiency an otherwise perfect bathroom might present. Here, in decorator Catherine Hoffmann's beachy haven, the cobalt tone of her small bench picks up on other oceanic details scattered throughout the room. “This stool was actually designed for the outdoors,” Hoffmann explains. “But I thought it would look just perfect piled with fresh white towels, giving easy access to these extra amenities for guests.” However you put your stool to use and whatever your palette, options abound for the ideal powder room sitting spot, from flirty and girly to solid and stately.

"Modern ladies can easily find themselves sitting pretty on any of these options readily available in stores today."