Creating dynamic seating options for the home means ensuring there is a sufficient range of comfortable and practical seating options available. Whether its a large family home or an entertainer’s property, bench seating can open up a whole new world of seating (and storage) opportunities. With a wide range of styles, materials and sizes available, whether a bench seat becomes a central part of a seating configuration or its used as an occasional perch, the options are vast.

How to choose the best bench seat

Are you looking for an entryway bench? A hallway bench? A bedroom bench? Do you feel an elegant bench seat would complement traditional living room furniture? Or, is space an issue and creative solutions are required? A sleek bench seat can be the perfect option.

With a vast range of bench seating options suited to both indoor and outdoor settings, everything from leather to wood and statement to subtle is a possibility. 

Wooden bench seats

An ideal option for inside or outdoors, wooden benches create a rustic yet elegant charm. With multiple finishes available – from stained to natural, classic to modern, and a variety of different timbers to choose from, wooden benches are a strong and durable option that will complement any space. For additional comfort and to add a creative flair, add a range of cushions to a wooden bench seat and complete the setting.  

End of bed bench

An end of bed bench is ideal for perching on, adding an extra decorative dimension to the bedroom – or as somewhere to throw extra cushions. Match it to the bedroom suite or choose a contrasting colour or style to make it a feature. An end of bed bench provides endless options for your bedroom.

Combining bench seats with storage

Storage benches are a practical solution to combine seating and practical storage. They’re a great option when space is at a premium, for the storage of everything from shoes to blankets, and a clever solution for kids’ bedrooms as a place for toys. Outside, bench seats with storage are popular for those occasional use items that need to be kept protected from the weather for the majority of the time.