See How This Small Furniture Can Make a Big Impact

The piece of furniture that changes a room most per dollar is a bench. Entryway, bedroom, dining room, it works in all three. Here are five reasons we keep recommending one.

Let's start with the aesthetics

1. A Park Bench Feel at the Front Door

A bench by the door does what a park bench does. It softens the entry and gives the eye somewhere to land.

2. Simple way to create a styled moment

Add hooks above the bench, hang a photo frame or two, and you've made a small styled corner at your front door with almost no effort.

3. Incorporate Warmth, Texture, and Seasonal Decor

In an entryway or a bedroom, a bench is an easy place to add warmth and texture. Toss on cozy throws and pillows. It's also the spot to swap decor with the seasons, from Halloween props to Christmas pillows to a vase of spring flowers.

Now the practical side.

4. Somewhere to Sit and Put Your Shoes On

A bench gives you somewhere to sit while you put your shoes on, which is exactly what an entryway needs and rarely has. It matters even more when guests come over. Many benches come with built-in shoe storage underneath.

5. A Spot for Extra Pillows In Your Bedroom

Those extra pillows have to go somewhere at night, and a bench at the foot of the bed is the obvious place. You stack them there instead of on the floor, which keeps them clean.

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