Add extra seating in your home for the festive season without breaking the bank

 

If you’re in the position of hosting this Christmas season, then you’ll know the struggle of finding enough places for all those friends and relatives to sit while you entertain. It’s not always practical or affordable to buy new furniture, and often there just isn’t the space for larger pieces.

 

Well, have no fear, because, with these smart seating solutions, everyone will have a comfortable spot for a post-dinner snooze!

 

 

Pouffes

 

A pouffe makes for a fantastic place to perch, and they can be a very affordable addition to your living room, plus they can easily be moved around or packed away in storage when they’re not in use. Whether you opt for a leather, Moroccan-inspired style, or something a little more traditional like this blush pink version, a pouffe is a great option for additional seating during the festive season.

 

 

Footstools

 

Footstools aren’t just for feet: they make a terrific alternative seat for you and your little ones. Depending on the style of your sofa, they can often bepushed up against them to lengthen the seating area or act as a chaise. Alternatively, if you go for a style that can sit apart from the sofa, they can easily be moved around to suit the space. Check out the vast range of footstools courtesy of Arlo & Jacob.

 

 

Benches

 

A bench is a wonderful, space-saving, practical piece of furniture that enables you to sit multiple people in a smaller space comfortably. They are a good option for hallways thanks to their slim design but are perhaps most practical for additional seating at kitchen tables. You’ll easily be able to squeeze three adults and probably four little ones on this padded-top bench.

 

Floor Pillows

 

Large fluffy floor pillows are incredibly inviting and are a great solution for people who want to lounge around after eating their Christmas dinner and snooze in front of a festive film. Pile them up for extra comfort and pick a range of sizes and patterns to complement your interiors. These curly sheepskin cushions are absolutely perfect for those winter evenings when you just want to curl up in front of a roaring fire.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Folding Chairs

 

A folding director chair is a design classic and is incredibly useful for when your feeding extra guests. Store them away under the stairs or in the shed when they’re not needed and bring them out at Christmas when you’re bound to need extra seating. We like these brightly coloured versions from Joss & Main.