Whenever I buy something I try to think of two places it could be used, then it can pull double duty if needed. Two for one! And good to have a backup plan if you can’t return the item, just incase you don’t love it in the original spot. Plus it is fun to mix things up, so it is nice to know it could look good in multiple places. Sharing two items we have that we used for two different things…

One item that pulls double duty, is a tall side table, a bistro table, that is about 30″H. You can use a table like that as a taller side table and also bring it to the kitchen or dining room for three more people to sit. And ottomans are another item that doubles as dining stools! I linked several different options below!
Bistro Tables and Ottoman-

- White Marble Bistro Table $159
- Velvet Fringe Ottoman
- Curly Boucle Tufted Ottoman
- Mudcloth with Leather Piping
- Velvet and Brass Stool
- Nutmeg Plaid Ottoman
- Auburn Ottoman
- Fringe Stool
- Marble Pedestal Table $599

The 24″ round bistro table can fit a table setting for three!

You can see the bistro table here as a side table, which it is a little taller, but I like the look!

The bistro table does stay in our dining room, but if needed it could be used in both spots.

Same with our ottomans, they stay under this console table to add texture and interest to this space. But we also bring them over often for stools to sit at up to our dining table.

Hope that gave you ideas to think of multiple uses for an item and multiple places it can go in your home! PS- shop our Dining Room HERE




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