Suddenly, every stylish room has this one simple piece of furniture in common – why designers are loving the versatility of the humble stool

Farmhouse kitchen with wood round table, white cabinets, low pendant light, wood stall and plants.

I spend a lot of time looking at rooms. All rooms – kitchens, bathrooms, living rooms, entryways, I could go on. I see rooms in magazines, on social media, designers' projects, and recently I have been seeing the same piece of furniture being used across the board. Something I don't see all that often, because what piece of furniture works in both a bathroom, a kitchen, and a living room?

The piece of furniture in question is the humble stool. A small but versatile piece that can be used as a seating, a side table, or storage, and designers are clearly loving that rustic, laid back feel this furniture trend can add to a room too.