Entryway Benches – An Elegant and Functional Option for Foyers

Entryways create first impressions, so they must form an integral part of your design plan. Give it a makeover today if it isn’t! Make it a stylish as well as an inviting introduction to your home by integrating elements like wallpapers, décor pieces, artwork, and mirrors. Consider also including entryway benches – they are a practical but elegant addition to the space. Imagine walking into your home, sitting comfortably, taking off your shoes and storing them – all in one place. Yes, that’s how useful the right entryway bench can be.

Very Antique Entry Way Bench Furniture – Entrance Living Room Design

 

Entryway benches offer not only a welcome seating area but can also act as extra storage area. They can be used to store outdoor essentials like shoes, umbrella or coats. This helps to ensure easy retrieval and avoid disorganisation. In fact, you can place the benches in other rooms as well like living room, bedroom and kitchens to reduce clutter. But they are most useful in foyers. Visitors as well as homeowners will find it convenient to relax while removing shoes or outdoor clothing like coats, hats etc.

Bench Furniture – Entrance Living Room Design

 

A number of things must be kept in mind while choosing the bench. The important factors are – area of the foyer, existing décor, storage options needed, other décor elements in the foyer. Remember to keep you choice in tune with the overall décor of your home – elegant, formal or casual.

Entry Way Bench Furniture – Entrance Living Room Design

 

If you have limited area, then put in something that simple and narrow. Choose something that just a bench seat without storage or with storage under the seat alone. For wider foyers, you could choose something more elaborate, larger and offering more storage options. While some benches are a single piece others come in two pieces – one a seating bench set, the other a shelf to be hung over it.

Classy Entry Way Design Under Stairs

 

The storage space in entryway benches comes in a variety of ways – while some benches come with drawers other provide open shelves. Others come with hooks (similar to coat racks) on the frame in addition to drawers or shelves. Your choice depends on your requirements –

Antique Entry Way Furniture – Living Room Entrance Design

 

Entryway benches are usually made from wood but wrought iron benches are also available. The smaller varieties are generally available in wood, as the wrought iron ones are larger in size.Some come upholstered while other are not. Add cushions over the plain benches them to make them comfortable.

Spacious White Large Bench with Shelves & Hooks

Benches.com has some great choices in entryway benches. Here are a select few that can give you ideas to make your foyer warm and welcoming.

Space Saving Two Piece Wooden Set

Sophisticated White Backless Bench

Simple Wooden Bench with Storage Drawers

Simple White Bench with Open Shelves

Low Back Brown Wooden Bench

Large Brown Bench with Hooks and Drawers

Cushioned Simple Brown Bench with Shelves

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