While almost every bedroom has a bed, a bedside table, and a dresser, there is one piece of furniture that can tie it all together: the end of bed bench. This product gives residents of a home a place to place their coats, bags, and other clothes while changing. It also can provide storage for these clothing items when they aren’t in season.
Further, these pieces of furniture are a great place to sit when getting ready or when a guest is over. Because these items play such a diverse role in a bedroom, it is important to determine how different brands stack up in various aspects. Here is what we found out:
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How We Picked
Benches for the bedroom, specifically at the end of a bed, need not only be functionally helpful but need to match the decor of the bedroom as well. Aside from these facets, there are other areas that we looked at to measure the various offerings. Here are the factors we weighed most heavily:
Style
It is a difficult task making – and finding – a bench that can match the style of a wide range of bedrooms. Bench manufacturers have to accommodate bedrooms with modern aesthetics as well as ones with more traditional decor. Further, the bedroom of a child will typically have different design elements than that of an adult.
Most companies offer a variety in the color of the fabric and the material of the fabric itself. This can help accommodate different decors. Some benches have tapered legs made out of stained wood to make their pieces look more modern. Those that have opted for welted buttons and button-tufting on the fabric can pass as more traditional and match those bedrooms accordingly.
Storage
While not all end of bed benches will have storage, for those looking for extra capacity, there are plenty of options to choose from. Most common, these benches have a seat that lifts up to reveal storage space. While this area typically won’t be enough for a full closet or dresser, it can be used to store seasonal clothes or bedding.
Some benches take a different approach to storage. There are options for customers that have storage more as shelves, wherein customers can organize their belongings and have them in clear view. This is a less discreet manner of storage. Many customers will probably use their benches to temporarily lay their clothes, so in that respect, all benches provide some storage capacity.
Fabric
One of the major differences between benches is commonly the material used on the exterior. This is true not only between brands but even within the same line of benches. The color and aesthetic of the bench typically goes hand in hand with the material, so those looking for a polished finish will probably opt for leather or faux leather, for example.
Some may opt for a linen or linen-like materials based on the decor of their room. These may be more comfortable or better for colder climates than leather-like materials, which may feel cold when sitting on them in winter. However, the leather-like materials probably resist stains better and may be more suitable for those with children.
Tips
Not sure which end of bed bench is right for you? Here are some guidelines we’ve compiled to help your decision-making process:
- What style bedroom do you have?
- Most companies will offer neutral options. These will most likely be gray or beige.
- Those who are outfitting a bedroom from scratch can find options that have matching headboards or even bed frames.
- Do you need storage space?
- Those with little closet space or generally a smaller room may want a bench to help with storage space, even if just for temporarily housing clothes.
- Benches can work in bedrooms with lots of space as well. Putting shoes underneath a bench can be a great way to tidy up a bedroom.
