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[Patriot3]

I like to look at colonial style, but I would need more comfy furniture and window shutters.

[Kachina624]

Too austere.  This room lacks warmth and softness.  Not comfortable.  It is true to what are surely its Quaker roots.  If you like a total lack of clutter, it may be your "thing".

[vsm]

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@stevieb wrote:

I love this look and yet a few pieces of more comfortable looking furniture might be most welcomed...

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Yes, @stevieb -- those high-backed settees were made to keep the cold from your back as you faced the fire, but they sure weren't easy to sit on without several cushy pillows and throws.  Fortunately, we no longer have to sacrifice one comfort in order to enjoy another...

[shoptilyadropagain]

I like the fact that it's not overdone but Colonial isn't for me.

[PA Mom-mom]

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@Silver Fox1 wrote:

@stevieb, I just love this look, It's right up my ally.  Maybe a couple of wing back chairs where the (deacons bench ?) is would be more comfy though.   Love it !

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@Silver Fox1  That may be a "tavern bench." It wa meant to be a wall against the cold coming in from the often-opening door, while facing the fire in the tavern. We have one from Wales, but it has drawers under the seat.

[wilma]

I like the architecture of the room. I don’t mind the chairs and bench, but I would need more comfortable furniture if I was going to sit there for awhile. 

[stevieb]

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@faeriemoon wrote:

I grew up with this stuff and was never a fan of the style.  However, as an adult I can appreciate individual pieces and enjoy incorporating them into a style that is more me (eclectic.)

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@faeriemoon  The jury is still out for me as to whether or not I'd enjoy a whole room (much less house) of these period type pieces, but yes, a few more primitive pieces mixed in is a look I really like and have implemented in small doses.

[stevieb]

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@eddyandme wrote:

I think a couple of nice rockers would be nice in front of the fireplace.  I'm addicted to rocking chairs the same way some men are addicted to their recliners!

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@eddyandme  I couldn't live without my rocking chairs... I don't know where I'd fall on an autism scale but do know that since childhood, if there's a rocking chair in the room, I'm going to find it...

[stevieb]

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@PA Mom-mom wrote:

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@Silver Fox1 wrote:

@stevieb, I just love this look, It's right up my ally.  Maybe a couple of wing back chairs where the (deacons bench ?) is would be more comfy though.   Love it !

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@Silver Fox1  That may be a "tavern bench." It wa meant to be a wall against the cold coming in from the often-opening door, while facing the fire in the tavern. We have one from Wales, but it has drawers under the seat.

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@PA Mom-mom... Those high backed benches have several different names, 'settle' being among them. They tend to have a very utilitarian look and, like you, I don't think they look partcularly comfortable. There are upholstered 'settles' that might work nicely in a colonial room and provide a little more comfort...

Wooden settles...

Upholstered settle...

[spiderw]

I appreciate the Colonial look but it is too plain for me.  Also I would have cushions on the chairs for comfort.