An easy way to add comfort and performance to even the coldest entryway is with a seat. Benches come in every style, colour and material you may dream up. They may be upholstered, have storage and help introduce guests into your house’s design right once they step in front door. Here are a few of my favorites, with something for every budget. — Danyelle from Dandee Designs
West Elm
Source Bench, Red – $499
The pop of red color and also the handwoven seat make this seat something unique.
Pottery Barn
Olivia Bench, Weathered Blue Finish – $499
This seat with storage cubbies is ideal for families or for someone who enjoys to exhibit books, magazines or shoes. Add baskets to hide unsightly items along with a pad on top for comfort.
Restoration Hardware
Sorensen Leather Bench – $2,085
If you’re looking for a sleek piece of furniture to your entrance, this is the one for you. The fairly leather makes this seat an investment piece you’ll enjoy for years and years.
West Elm
Essex Printed Bench, Kenmare Iron – $349
It’s simple to add design for your entryway with this printed bench. Would not it be nice to have a gentle seat to use while pulling those boots off after a long day?
Crate&Barrel
Village Black Armless Bench – $399
Is your house standard? The rear slats and black colour of this armless seat will fit in perfectly.
Crate&Barrel
Lowe Smoke Leather Bench – $299
The design of this chair is really simple, and also the unexpected smokey-colored leather is fantastic.
Anthropologie
Akimbo Bench
I dream of having a one-of-a-kind piece of furniture . This gorgeous, handmade seat is crafted from local and recovered forests and doesn’t possess a scrap of metal in its design.
Urban Outfitters
Jet Set Storage Bench, Solids – $279
This two-wheeled storage bench is ideal for smaller entrance spaces where performance is essential.
CB2
Wrap Bench – $399
Hurry chairs feel so French. This petite bench would look perfect in a quaint farmhouse.
CB2
Baja Red Bench – $299
Clean lines and a red lacquer finish make this modern seat a showstopper.
The Land of Nod
3-cube Bench, White – $199
This is the kind of seat you can design to fit into almost any decor. Add baskets to keep mittens and gloves, a pillow in the colour of your decision to soften it up and perhaps even a few birch logs in one of the cubbies to warm up it. I really like the versatility.
Pottery Barn
Caden Leather Bench – $799
I can picture this seat looking great in a lodge or rustic-style interior. The leather and nailhead detail will be the perfect finishing touches.
Room & Board
Alfresco Bench – $389
With eight colour choices to choose from, you’re bound to find one which is going to help this seat fit into your decor.
West Elm
Emmerson Dining Bench – $499
For some reason, the second I spotted this seat I started imagining it placed over an ikat rug with a stack of great designer books positioned on one end. Can you see it too?
Room & Board
Montego Bench, Stainless Steel – $699
Originally thought to be an outdoor seat, this little number has a sleek stainless steel framework which makes it durable and eye-catching.
Restoration Hardware
Auguste Salon Bench – $1,495
Perhaps you have seen a seat so stately? Produced in Louis XV style, this sofa-like seat is the kind of luxury dreams are made of.
Ballard Designs
Simone Bench – $249
The excellent thing about this upholstered seat is the unlimited number of fabrics you can choose from because of its own pillow. If you’ve got a color scheme, you’re bound to find a fabric that works.
Pottery Barn
Windham Settee Bench – $349
This solidly constructed and simple settee isn’t only a pretty face, but I will definitely appreciate the fairly curved apron detail along with the carvings.
Williams-Sonoma
Fitzgerald Upholstered Bench, Rustic Yacht Stripe – $1,299
Who doesn’t enjoy a classic stripe? I’d have difficulty passing this little woman up.
Pottery Barn
Tara Hand-Knotted Ikat Bench – $1,299
Woven entirely by hand, the cover of this seat is crafted to look like antique Turkish rugs.
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