These Stylish Garden Stools Are an Easy Upgrade for Your Outdoor Space

The latest trending motif in design? Nature everything! That’s probably why wood and faux bois garden stools are everywhere right now. Yes, a stylish tree stump is the chicest place to sit or display items. They can be used in the garden, of course, but they’re great for the home, too. They add a little bit of warmth and a natural aesthetic to any room, from a spot to set a coffee cup or table lamp in your bedroom, to an extra perch for a houseguest in your living room, to a place to display a candle or diffuser in the bathroom for a spa-like feel. And in the garden, well, they just blend in and become the perfect spot to sit and enjoy some fresh air.

Want to give the trend a try? Here are some of our favorites below that can be used indoors or out.

Handcrafted with sustainably harvested wood from California, each stool comes out as unique as the substantial yet curvy design.

Part of an ongoing collaboration, this spa-worthy stool was designed by the celebrated Mermelada Estudio in Barcelona and is made of repurposed Indonesian teak.

This modern and minimal take on the stump stool is cut from a solid block of green wood and left unfinished, so it will patina over time.

Lightweight and water- and weather-resistant, this faux-wood stool has a carefully crafted biophilic design, and the price looks great, too.

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