Recently, I turned the two chairs near the windows (makes sense why they call them “bay” windows) to face each other so that both chairs have a bay view. This arrangement meant a footstool would come in handy.
And actually, small ottomans or stools have so many uses! 
I picked up this reasonably priced soft cube ottoman. Little stools are always on my radar as they are so versatile and can add color and/or texture. At CB2 a couple of days ago, I sat on this leather stool.
I like the fact that the top is flat and firm so that you could use it as a side table, too. Little ottomans can provide extra seating without taking up much space.
Decorating with cubes and blue and white
Ballard
Family Room similar leather and iron stools
Lindye Galloway Interiors Leather cubes
Check out these stylish little stools that can provide an affordable punch to your living room, bedroom or bath vanity…
1. mine 2. very cool 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
9. on sale 10. have in my bedroom 11. 12.
13. 14. 15. 16. on sale 17. 18. 19. texture 20.
Off the subject, but look at this amazing ink portrait that my artist friend, Gail, did of Chief! 
Right now, I’m going to put my feet up and check out this inspirational cookbook,
Malibu Farm that Cindy gave me.
And probably check out the view…since I can now that the chair faces this direction!
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Love all the choices you put here Mary Ann! Pinning it now for future reference!
Thanks, Vel…I was looking for little ottomans for a client and that’s how this list got started.
I am a huge fan of small stools. They really went out of style for years and seemed so old fashioned.. but I love that they are back. My favorite is a needlepoint stool that my Mother had made: just the right height for feet, small enough to move around and perfect with a small square tray on it.
Sounds like a beautiful little foot stool!
Another thing that’s nice about them is that they don’t block lines of sight.
That is a good point!
What a view !! Your home is so lovely !
Thanks, Patricia!
Love the ink portrait of Chief. Does your friend have a website? Would love to have my two pups done. Love your view!
Gail should have a website. She did a beautiful watercolor of our last dog. I will ask her.
Such a versatile piece and I love that they add more seating without taking up too much space – perfect for tucking under a console table too! Happy Monday, Mary Ann!
What a fun selection of stools! It would be hard to pick a favorite. Think I’d spend way too much time in those chairs in your window looking at that gorgeous view.
I love all these little tuffets and could stare at that collection you gathered all day. I have problems for sure. The ink drawing is fantastic and so is your beautiful view! Hope you are well, friend. xox
This is such a great roundup Mary Ann. I love that leather one from CB2 for a masculine space I’m working on. Off to check it out, thank you!
I love that one too, Lisa!
Great collection of stools. I could probably use a few in my home. LOVE that artwork!
Shelley
All great choices. They do provide a quick update and some extra inexpensive seating for the holidays.
I love ottomans. I especially like them tucked under a console table for interest. What a great roundup! I am going to bookmark this for future reference. You saved me a lot of work! I can’t wait to see your new arrangement!
I have two ottomans that I bought soon after my divorce. They’re not very attractive, but you’ve inspired me to hunt down some fabric and cover them. I have an emotional attachment to them and won’t ever give them up. They’ve been extra seating and coffee tables a one time in their lives. I love the variety of stools you show – I’d mix and match a bunch!
I’m a huge Boston Terrier fan! Can’t wait to rescue another one.
You’re killing me! I was recently in San Francisco for the very first time and all I wanted was to see ‘that bridge’. We only had a short time and I barely got a good view of the bridge and you see it EVERY DAY (weather permitting). What a view and now with the chairs situated appropriately you can enjoy it! We’ll just have to make a return visit.
Another great post with helpful information. Thanks, Mary Ann!
I’m in NYC right now, Brenda but I really do appreciate the view in SF…especially without fog…like you mention 🙂
Utterly charming. I love the idea of stools. I’m always putting my feet up on something. I also loved that table arrangement. I immediately pinned it. Must be seen. We had family in San Francisco, and it took them days before they were able to actually see the bridge! How can one come to San Francisco and not see “the bridge?”
Oh, let us know how you like the “Malibu Farm cookbook.”
Loving it so far, Sandra!!
would love a pic of my dog like that…please let us know if she has a website!
Lord it was like you are reading my mind! I need some stools for a project so I sent this link to her and said pick 2!!! Ha Ha how lazy can you get right:)