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Ways To Use This Textured Stool To Update Your Look

July 1, 2023 By Mary Ann Pickett 15 Comments

Costa X Base Stool

Use this Costa X-Base Textured Stool from Serena and Lily to update your look! Especially since it’s 22% off right now.

x base stool

 

It’s versatile, too.  I like our textured stools so much that I have recommended them to three of my clients.

Textured Stool To Update Your Look

Costa X-Base Textured Stool To Update Your Look

Why?

  • The stool is hand-braided water hyacinth woven over a wooden frame…giving it a natural, organic feel.
  • The design is streamlined and a little modern. I can see it fitting in in any casual environment from the coast to the mountains or in a farmhouse.
  • With a small profile (22.5” W x 17.5” D x 18” H), it can work in large or tight spaces.
  • It’s strong: Holds up to 300 lbs.
  • And it’s versatile!

Here are some ways to use it.

As Extra Seating

My client, Theresa has three small children so they can pull the benches up to her coffee table to play board games.

 

Use It As A TV Tray!

I probably should not admit this, but I have been known to put a tray on top of one of the stools to eat dinner in front of the television. The Serena and Lily Mirabelle rug is soft.

Costa X-Base Textured Stool In Mary Ann Pickett's San Francisco Living Room

Notice how our coffee table styling and pillows change but our Costa X-Base Textured Stools stay the same 🙂

Serena and Lily Textured Stools

Use It As A Footrest

We replaced my client’s husband’s worn recliner in favor of swivel chairs (to take advantage of the view), and now he can pull up a stool for his feet. In fact, I asked her how she likes the stools recently and she said “Yes, I love them! They add a great texture to the room. I think without looking too beachy.”

Braided Stools with Texture as a Foot Rest

Use As A Bench in The Bedroom Or As A Luggage Rack

I’ve used ours for guests with smaller suitcases as a luggage rack since it is sturdy.
Serena and Lily x bench

I’ve always loved the look of blue mixed with brown like in the above photo. That is a cute gingham duvet cover. It comes in blue and yellow, too. The rattan taper pendant is a new look. And I love the braided wool rug to make a bedroom feel plush. It’s on sale, too.

Here you can see where the x-benches landed in the guest room of our new home.

x benches

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Those are ways to use the Serena and Lily Costa X-Base Textured Stool to update your look with extra seating, as a tv tray, as a footrest, and as seating at the foot of the bed or handy luggage rack for guests.

You may also like Why You Need Accent Lighting To Finish Your Room.

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Filed Under: Design, furniture Tagged With: Serena and Lily

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Comments

  1. Jojon Tamir says

    December 6, 2021 at 6:29 pm

    Just ordered 2 for the foot of my bed I cannot wait for them to arrive thank you for your post.

    Reply
    • Mary Ann Pickett says

      December 9, 2021 at 7:59 am

      Exciting!

      Reply
  2. Juliet says

    June 27, 2021 at 1:31 pm

    Love this stool and it’s versatility. Scheming on how to incorporate it into my house. So many options! xo

    Reply
  3. Annie Diamond says

    June 26, 2021 at 11:52 pm

    I love this stool! It’s so versatile and the texture really adds something to every room!

    Reply
  4. cindy says

    June 25, 2021 at 5:15 am

    I just love those Serena and Lilly stools. Wish I had a place for them in my new home! I have always loved them in your home and anywhere I see them!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann Pickett says

      June 25, 2021 at 8:14 am

      I can’t wait to see your new home, Cindy!

      Reply
  5. Lori says

    June 25, 2021 at 5:05 am

    Love your living room! Where did you get your window treatments? Thanks!

    Reply
  6. Liana says

    June 24, 2021 at 10:35 pm

    The seating height is perfect for short legged humans like myself. I’ve sat on those without dangling ankles 👏👏👏.

    Reply
    • Mary Ann Pickett says

      June 25, 2021 at 8:13 am

      That’s a good point, Li!!

      Reply
  7. Karen B. says

    June 24, 2021 at 4:37 pm

    Hi Mary Ann,
    I love these Serena & Lily stools. They certainly look versatile and as a fellow Californian they fit the decor bill perfectly.
    xo,
    Karen

    Reply
    • Mary Ann Pickett says

      June 25, 2021 at 8:12 am

      My client in North Carolina has them too!

      Reply
  8. Linda says

    June 24, 2021 at 8:49 am

    LOL….I have watched many Giant’s baseball games, while eating my dinner from a stool😁…
    I have two, they also make a great stand for my tablet, to take a zoom yoga class.

    Reply
    • Mary Ann Pickett says

      June 24, 2021 at 2:21 pm

      Thanks for your honesty, Linda 🙂 I use it to hold my phone for yoga class, too.

      Reply
  9. LA CONTESSA says

    June 24, 2021 at 8:26 am

    A VERY VERSATILE PIECE!
    I ADORE THE LOOK!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann Pickett says

      June 24, 2021 at 9:50 am

      Me too!

      Reply

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