Mid-Week Design Inspiration: Settees

 I love settees and I have been looking for inspiration for a settee that my friend gave me. I brought the settee down to Southern California, so my dad can fix the broken wooden parts in his wood shop. Until Papa Rubbish finishes the settee repair, I will just daydream about what my settee will look like one day.

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I love the pale blue, petite settee set as the spotlight in this gorgeous room.  I cannot tell from this picture, but it looks like fuzzy, wool fabric. 

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This black settee is dramatic and I like the idea of using black because it would wear really well. 

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I love the contrast of this settee with the dark arms and pale linen.  I also adore the striped rug the settee is sitting upon.  

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This large, white settee is lovely too and has a rustic charm.

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Cane-backing is beautiful on a settee too.

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Of course, velvet is always a glamorous, plush choice for upholstery and this blue velvet is stunning.  I like the idea of having a settee in an entry hall, that is, if you have an entry hall big enough to hold one.

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I like the elegance of this settee with softly-colored, wide stripes.  

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I like the monochromatic look of this one too with coco linen and natural frame.  

I found three striped settees and after seeing these,  I am really leaning toward upholstering my settee in stripes.

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This black and white striped settee with the natural wood frame might be my favorite of all.  It is such a classic style settee with an unexpected fabric.

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The blue and white stripe against the gold frame is sharp and stylish too.

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I love the way the French style of this settee is accentuated with this simple and charming, ticking striped fabric.