Create an inviting space by adding
benches to the layout of your rooms. Choosing a few nicely appointed seating elements can change the entire atmosphere of a space. What was once stiff and too formal can be transformed in an instant into a welcoming place that begs your guests to put their feet up and relax.
Consider the entryway. By adding a bench by an entrance, you welcome guests without saying a word. Match the
benches to the decor of your home or contrast styles for greater visual interest. If you place a multi-use storage bench by an entry, you also add a
storage furniture solution where it is often needed.
Benches can also be used to create functional spaces. A nice
traditional style bench becomes the foundation for a reading nook with the addition of a
floor lamp. Upholstered Ottoman style benches combine with area rugs to make an informal, Middle-Eastern influenced tea room.
Seating furniture can also help flesh out a design theme. A
tropical style storage bench fits a more Orientall theme, and the hidden storage space helps preserve the traditionally clean and spare look of Far Eastern decor.
