Bench Uses for Every Room in Your Home
From the dining room to the bedroom, there are plenty of spots for this useful piece of furniture.
A well-placed bench adds comfort and convenience to your home. From the entryway to the bedroom to the dining room, there are ample ways to use a bench. This versatile piece of furniture is an excellent addition to any space because bench uses are both functional and fashionable. Our guide includes six different spots that would benefit from a bench. Keep reading below to find easy ways to incorporate a bench into your space.
1. Pulled Up to a Dining Table
While benches were traditionally used for casual breakfast nooks and outdoor dining spaces, they're now a great addition to any dining table. Dining benches add a relaxed feel to even the most formal dining tables and provide more seating than dining chairs, which makes them great for avid entertainers or big households. Pick two dining benches to fill out the long sides of the dining table, or cozy up with a combination of dining chairs and one bench (like in the photo above).
An entryway is one of the best places to use a bench. Benches make space for you to sit down while putting your shoes on or taking them off. They also often come with built-in storage to keep your entryway organized. Go for sleek shelving so you have easy access to your shoe collection, or pick a bench with cabinets and cubbies to store accessories that you can grab on-the-go. When choosing a bench for this space, look for materials that are easy to wipe down in case someone tracks mud inside.
Another excellent place to add a bench is at the foot of your bed. This type of bench can act like a footboard or simply add an extra spot to sit. To keep the space cohesive, look for a bedroom bench that complements your bed and bedding. We love how the soft beige color and nailhead trim in the image above match the style of the bed.
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For even more practicality, a storage bench at the end of the bed is an ideal place to keep extra pillows and blankets.
If you have a walk-in closet, it's just the spot for a comfortable bench. Not only does a bench add a place to sit while getting ready, you can also look for a bench with built-in storage to optimize your closet space. Choose a storage bench with shelves to store bags and stack bins, or opt for a storage bench with cubbies so you can keep your shoe collection organized.
If you're looking for a way to maximize your entryway or mudroom, try tucking a bench beneath a console table. This space-saving combination can work for plenty of different activities. Use this setup as a spot to answer emails or tackle your to-do list, or hang a mirror above the console table to transform it into a vanity for last-minute touch-ups on your way out the front door.
Add a bench to your home office to create an extra spot to read or relax. Make the most of organizational space with a storage bench. Different types of storage, such as flip-top access or built-in cabinets, ensure you'll have plenty of room to stash books, files, or extra office supplies.
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If you need help choosing the right bench, check out our guide What Is the Standard Bench Height? And Other Bench Dimensions to Know for tips on finding the right fit.
