Garden seating not just for the garden.

Ceramic garden stools have been around for centuries and they are not just for the garden. These little garden stools are hardworking little accessories which are easy to place indoors or out, but let's be honest, they are not the most comfortable for seating. You will welcome them in handfuls around the pool, as bunching tables in the living room, or in solo next to your favorite chair. Below are some great-looking designs with suggestions on what to pair them with.

This garden stool has a hip bohemian bop to it. Use in front of a small chaise in a sitting room, in pairs at the end of the bed as a pretty accent, in the garden next to yellow or white wicker.

http://store.plantationdesign.com/12194bl.html

The metallic silver is really appealing here as this finish approach takes the garden stool to the next level. These swanky little stools can look exceptional bunched around a modern low-slung sofa or chair. I like these indoors.

http://store.plantationdesign.com/fbr001si-asst.html

Macao garden seat designed by Tony Duquette for Baker furniture. The open fretwork design will give you a lighter feel in your room allowing the eye to pass through it. Also, creates a bold pattern against rich solids. Beautifully refined enough for indoors indeed.

http://www.kohlerinteriors.com/baker/1_1_5_0_coll_prod.jsp?brand=Baker&prod_id=4636050&prod_num=1616#

Tall Tree Trunk garden stool, I love the faux bois approach (fake wood). This style has become mainstream and is available in many furniture options such as benches, or console tables. This style can bring a rustic element to your garden or home. Will add great texture to a casual outdoor room.

http://www.forgottenshanghai.com/tatrtrgast.html

Classic barrel shape with pierced design is pure imitation of a Chinese original. The simplicity lends itself to modern or traditional environments. Adds a refreshing splash of color to a garden and looks great with the clean lines of contemporary outdoor furniture.

Brilliant blue and white patterns based on classic ancient design, place this outside and mix with outdoor bamboo dressed with in rich navy and white cushions, add a splash of orange to rev it up.