My cousin gave me this chair when I first moved into my own place. At the time, it was gray with pink and blue marker stains on it. It was comfortable but hideous. My husband likes to read before bed and as a surprise, I had it refinished and placed it in our master bedroom. The problem is, he never sits in it. My kids who get into everything don't even sit in it. It might as well be a rock in the room. An ottoman would be nice, but as the chair was a gift, doubt I could find a matching ottoman. I have never seen a chair paired with a nomatching ottoman. Also I wouldn't want anything to contrast with the bench cushion. Everything else in the room is very neutral. Perhaps a table might make the chair more inviting? Really don't want to give up on this chair, but I am at a loss. Any thoughts on how I can make this chair look more inviting and thereby functional.