It’s made from solid mango wood in a warm amber oak finish. My original plan was to place it at the end of our bed, but when it arrived, it felt far too lovely to hide away, so it ended up taking pride of place by the sofa instead!

That said, one of the things I like most about it is how versatile it is. I could look just as good beneath a window, or in a hallway. Ours is sadly far too small for that though, we’re more in the “hop around on one foot while putting our shoes on” camp!

Are you the same as me and drawn to furniture that can move around the house to wherever it’s needed?

What I love most about this bench are the fluted legs, which add just enough detail without making the design feel fussy. From a distance it’s beautifully simple, but up close there’s that little bit of texture and character that makes it feel entirely unique.

So now, by day, I’m using it as a spot for my coffee and a good read (it’s the perfect height), but by evening I suspect it’ll become a resting place for teenage feet, ice cream sticks and goodness knows what else!

The nice thing is that, with all that beautiful texture and its solid, hardy feel, I think it’ll look good whatever gets thrown at it. And in this house, that’s definitely a bonus!

And naturally, with autumn in the air, I couldn’t resist adding a few seasonal touches: pine cones gathered on walks, a candle, a favourite mug and a little pile of books. I’ve also brought out the sheepskin throws and cosy blankets again, which always feels like the official start of the season.

Autumn, we’re ready for you!

It’s made from solid mango wood in a warm amber oak finish. My original plan was to place it at the end of our bed, but when it arrived, it felt far too lovely to hide away, so it ended up taking pride of place by the sofa instead!

That said, one of the things I like most about it is how versatile it is. I could look just as good beneath a window, or in a hallway. Ours is sadly far too small for that though, we’re more in the “hop around on one foot while putting our shoes on” camp!

Are you the same as me and drawn to furniture that can move around the house to wherever it’s needed?

What I love most about this bench are the fluted legs, which add just enough detail without making the design feel fussy. From a distance it’s beautifully simple, but up close there’s that little bit of texture and character that makes it feel entirely unique.

So now, by day, I’m using it as a spot for my coffee and a good read (it’s the perfect height), but by evening I suspect it’ll become a resting place for teenage feet, ice cream sticks and goodness knows what else!

The nice thing is that, with all that beautiful texture and its solid, hardy feel, I think it’ll look good whatever gets thrown at it. And in this house, that’s definitely a bonus!

And naturally, with autumn in the air, I couldn’t resist adding a few seasonal touches: pine cones gathered on walks, a candle, a favourite mug and a little pile of books. I’ve also brought out the sheepskin throws and cosy blankets again, which always feels like the official start of the season.

Autumn, we’re ready for you!