Now you see it, now you don't

Remember how unhappy I was with my entry-way? Ugh.

Well, I finally remedied the situation when I got exactly what I was looking for - a chest-cum-bench. I discovered it at Authen Teak in Ikano (now known as IPC) when I wandered in. Luckily for me, they were having a sale! 

Personally, I preferred a lighter shade for the cushion cover but since black/brown was the only one they had, I still took it with the idea of getting another cushion cover made next time. I love this piece of furniture as it now serves as an extra seating area and a place to comfortably put on my shoes...

... and the best part is, it opens up for an added place of storage! In my case, more shoes... Also, the fact that it has great ventilation thanks to the little spaces in between is another bonus... So, I highly recommend that you look for furniture that can do double-duty. Saves money and saves space! Also teak is great in that it has its own natural oils which helps to preserve the wood and keeps it looking beautiful so it's low-maintenance, durable and resistant to termites! Yay!

So now I've found a place for it.. directly under my wall painting. And this is what I see when I enter my home-sweet-home... and ever since I got the chest to hide away my unsightly shoes, it just seems that much sweeter!