The settee, what we might call sofa or perhaps couch here in the U.S., functions as visual and style anchor for a living or family room. In an otherwise light and bright atmosphere, a black settee adds depth, mystery, and even a bit of sensuality. Here are some vintage and vintage reproduction settees that caught my eye:
This one is definitely a throne fit for a queen! I could handle this. Image from emmas designblogg.
Fancy sette above from Style Estate Blog and casual settee below from Treehugger.
Here, more chocolate brown than black, is an image from Kaboodle. And below is a very similar one from Apartment Therapy used in the bedroom.
I’m liking the the Victorian and French styles with the high backs and scrolling wood detail. But as you’ll see in the photo below from Vintage Chic Furniture, this more modern black sectional sofa looks very comfy and inviting.
Baskets, boxes, and containers of all shapes and sizes. Somehow I’m always drawn to these as the answer to my untidiness. It’s a lovely way to hold on to all my stuff that I just can’t part with. For functionality and aesthetics you just can’t beat wire baskets. They have the perfect aged look and allow visibility of it’s contents. Because sometimes you do want to show it off. Here’s some great wire basket ideas from Wisteria.
