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Buy or DIY: 8 Instant Seating Ideas for a Full House
1/7Buy or DIY: 8 Instant Seating Ideas for a Full House
Started as a Kickstarter project in early 2015, Bookniture raised almost $450,000 to make their small-space design a reality. The concept is simple: When not in use, each "book" folds up, and is easy to store on a shelf. Having friends over? Open it up to create a stool or side table! Available on Bookniture.com; $86.
![<body> <p>This hammock chair is a <a rel="nofollow noopener" href=" http://www.bobvila.com/slideshow/instacraft-6-easy-diy-projects-no-tools-required-46215#.VXi95WRViko?bv=yahoo" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:cinch to put together;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">cinch to put together</a>, and makes a perfect reading corner in any sunny spot. It is height-adjustable, simple to mount, and you can even customize your own canvas design. </p> <p><strong>Related: <a rel="nofollow noopener" href=" http://www.bobvila.com/slideshow/10-playful-examples-of-swinging-and-swaying-furniture-47600#.VXi9smRViko?bv=yahoo" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:10 Playful Examples of Swinging and Swaying Furniture;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">10 Playful Examples of Swinging and Swaying Furniture</a> </strong> </p> </body>]()
2/7Buy or DIY: 8 Instant Seating Ideas for a Full House
This hammock chair is a cinch to put together, and makes a perfect reading corner in any sunny spot. It is height-adjustable, simple to mount, and you can even customize your own canvas design.
Related: 10 Playful Examples of Swinging and Swaying Furniture
![<body> <p>The classic camp stool has been a staple of <a rel="nofollow noopener" href=" http://www.bobvila.com/slideshow/10-diy-lawn-games-to-bring-the-amusement-park-home-44603?bv=yahoo" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:outdoor recreation;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">outdoor recreation</a> for generations. But when paired with a patterned fabric seat, it becomes an asset, not for the fishing hole or playing-field sidelines, but for the living room or den. Here, it can serve at a moment's notice as additional, surprisingly comfortable seating. Then, when not in use, the lightweight, collapsible stool tucks into a corner or closet. <em>Available on <a rel="nofollow noopener" href=" http://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=6220&awinaffid=236523&clickref=&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Flisting%2F233526839%2Fupcycled-vintage-folding-camp-stool-with%3Fga_order%3Dmost_relevant%26ga_search_type%3Dhandmade%26ga_view_type%3Dgallery%26ga_search_query%3Dfolding%2520chair%26ref%3Dsr_gallery_19" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Etsy;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Etsy</a>; $69</em>.</p> <p><strong>Related: <a rel="nofollow noopener" href=" http://www.bobvila.com/slideshow/10-doable-designs-for-diy-outdoor-furniture-48798?bv=yahoo" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:10 Doable Designs for DIY Outdoor Furniture;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">10 Doable Designs for DIY Outdoor Furniture</a> </strong> </p> </body>]()
3/7Buy or DIY: 8 Instant Seating Ideas for a Full House
The classic camp stool has been a staple of outdoor recreation for generations. But when paired with a patterned fabric seat, it becomes an asset, not for the fishing hole or playing-field sidelines, but for the living room or den. Here, it can serve at a moment's notice as additional, surprisingly comfortable seating. Then, when not in use, the lightweight, collapsible stool tucks into a corner or closet. Available on Etsy; $69.
![<body> <p>Nothing says summer like bright blues, nautical knots, and an afternoon on the front porch. That's why this hammock-meets-chair macrame design from <a rel="nofollow noopener" href=" http://www.ehow.com/how_12093464_make-crocheted-hammock.html" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:eHow;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">eHow</a> is perfect for your seasonal entertaining! Just pull out—and string up—an extra seat when guests come over to hang out. When you're ready to retire for the evening, simply wrap up your rope craft and head indoors.</p> <p><strong>Related: <a rel="nofollow noopener" href=" http://www.bobvila.com/articles/diy-hammock/?bv=yahoo" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:5 Ways to Make Your Own Hammock;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">5 Ways to Make Your Own Hammock</a> </strong> </p> </body>]()
4/7Buy or DIY: 8 Instant Seating Ideas for a Full House
Nothing says summer like bright blues, nautical knots, and an afternoon on the front porch. That's why this hammock-meets-chair macrame design from eHow is perfect for your seasonal entertaining! Just pull out—and string up—an extra seat when guests come over to hang out. When you're ready to retire for the evening, simply wrap up your rope craft and head indoors.
Related: 5 Ways to Make Your Own Hammock
![<body> <p>Though durable and designed to withstand the outdoors, IKEA's <a rel="nofollow noopener" href=" http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/90095428/?ddkey=ProductDisplay" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Tarno;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Tarno</a> folding chair fits in wherever you need it to, on the patio or at the dinner table. Compact, with classic cafe styling, it's as versatile as it is stylish and practical. <em>Available at <a rel="nofollow noopener" href=" http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/90095428/?ddkey=ProductDisplay" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:IKEA;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">IKEA</a>; $15</em>.</p> <p><strong>Related: <a rel="nofollow noopener" href=" http://www.bobvila.com/slideshow/12-fantastic-folding-chairs-46901?bv=yahoo" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:12 Fantastic Folding Chairs;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">12 Fantastic Folding Chairs</a> </strong> </p> </body>]()
5/7Buy or DIY: 8 Instant Seating Ideas for a Full House
Though durable and designed to withstand the outdoors, IKEA's Tarno folding chair fits in wherever you need it to, on the patio or at the dinner table. Compact, with classic cafe styling, it's as versatile as it is stylish and practical. Available at IKEA; $15.
Related: 12 Fantastic Folding Chairs
![<body><p>Even a local trip to the hardware store can inspire a creative DIY project. These easy-to-build chairs were constructed using just a few pieces of cloth and <a rel="nofollow noopener" href=" http://www.bobvila.com/slideshow/pipe-dreams-10-inspiring-diy-projects-with-pvc-47568#.VY1jmflViko?bv=yahoo" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:PVC pipes;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">PVC pipes</a>. Not only are the seats corrosion-resistant, making them ideal for outdoor use, but they are super lightweight and can be easily transported for use on the go. </p></body>]()
6/7Buy or DIY: 8 Instant Seating Ideas for a Full House
Even a local trip to the hardware store can inspire a creative DIY project. These easy-to-build chairs were constructed using just a few pieces of cloth and PVC pipes. Not only are the seats corrosion-resistant, making them ideal for outdoor use, but they are super lightweight and can be easily transported for use on the go.
![<body><p>This double-duty wonder functions as both a chair and a step <a rel="nofollow noopener" href=" http://www.bobvila.com/slideshow/9-new-things-to-do-with-old-ladders-48566/ladder-table#.VY1mqflViko?bv=yahoo" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:ladder;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">ladder</a>. When it's not being used as extra seating, just undo the hinge, and voila, you've got a sturdy step ladder to help get you to all those hard to reach areas. If you have no need for a step ladder, simply utilize the extra space as storage. <em>Available at <a rel="nofollow noopener" href=" http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00XJUBURU/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00XJUBURU&linkCode=as2&tag=bovi01-20&linkId=J3RZEHRSPKEGXCLU" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Amazon;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Amazon</a>; $120.59.</em> </p></body>]()
7/7Buy or DIY: 8 Instant Seating Ideas for a Full House
This double-duty wonder functions as both a chair and a step ladder. When it's not being used as extra seating, just undo the hinge, and voila, you've got a sturdy step ladder to help get you to all those hard to reach areas. If you have no need for a step ladder, simply utilize the extra space as storage. Available at Amazon; $120.59.
When entertaining a crowd it's important to have plenty of snacks, lots of ice and, above all, ample seating. However, all those extra chairs can clutter your space. For clever seating that folds out when you need it and out of the way when you don't read on. We've gathered some of our favorite ideas to buy or DIY. | By BobVila.com, BobVila.com
