Benches
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Your Guide to Benches
Benches are among the most versatile pieces of furniture you can own — they work as dining seating, entryway perches, bedroom accents, hallway storage, and garden furniture depending on the design. A bench at the end of a bed adds a place to sit while dressing and a spot to lay out tomorrow's clothes. A storage bench in the hallway hides shoes and bags while giving you somewhere to sit and tie your laces.
Styles range from simple wooden slab benches and upholstered bedroom seats to rustic farmhouse dining benches, sleek mid-century designs, and practical hallway benches with built-in shoe racks and coat hooks. The right bench depends entirely on where it will live and what jobs it needs to do.
Style & Trends
Upholstered benches in velvet or linen bring softness to bedrooms and hallways — place one at the foot of a bed for a boutique-hotel touch. For dining, a solid wooden bench on one side of the table paired with chairs on the other creates a relaxed, informal feel and seats more people than chairs alone. In entryways, a slatted bench with an open shelf below keeps shoes visible and accessible while maintaining an airy, uncluttered look. Backless designs tuck completely under tables and counters when not in use, saving valuable floor space.
What to Look For
Simple wooden benches start from £60–£120. Upholstered bedroom and hallway benches cost £100–£300. Storage benches with lift-up seats or drawers run £120–£400. For dining use, match the bench height to your table — standard dining tables are 73–76cm, so a bench seat height of 43–47cm gives the right gap. Bench length should leave at least 15cm clearance on each side of the table. For entryway use, check your door-swing clearance and ensure the bench doesn't block the hallway.
Quick Checklist
- Measure your space - entryway benches should allow door clearance
- Storage benches offer dual functionality for shoes, blankets, or toys
- For dining, bench depth should match chair depth (18–20 inches)
- Consider cushioned vs hard seats based on intended use
- Backless designs tuck completely under tables for space-saving
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