Clever Tips on How to Use a Bench

Published: September 21, 2020 | Updated: December 31, 2025

There are plenty of ways to use a bench to elevate your space. Their versatile design makes them extremely practical, and they can enhance your overall style. Need a place to sit so you can put on your shoes? Add a bench to your hallway. Want a unique seating option for your dining table? Try an upholstered bench. With every room comes more possibilities! Just like the icing on a cake, a bench is the perfect final touch to making your house a home. Here are some bench décor ideas to help you elevate your everyday.

Foot of Bed

Over the last few years, having a bedroom bench has been all the rage. They add style to your bedroom without taking up too much floor space or making a dent in your budget. Consider an upholstered bench like our Aspen Provence Upholstered Bedroom Bench in Linen. Warning, once you add a bench to the foot of your bed, you’ll never go back.

Entryway Seating

Have an extra bench but your bedroom or living space is already super overcrowded with furniture? Why not add it to your hallway! The Ashley Yarlow Storage Bench makes for a great place to put on shoes, dump school bags, or to just show off your style. This bench even has hidden storage!

Make-Shift Coffee Table

As a small space solution, a bench could be the perfect alternative to living rooms with little space. Visually, a bench is skinnier than a generic coffee table, which could open up some needed floor space if you live in a smaller home or apartment. 

Under the Window

A window bench can add great value to your interior, as its generic backless design won’t block incoming sunlight as a sofa would. There are an infinite amount of ways you can utilize a bench under a window.For example, push it right up below your window to create the ultimate reading nook. Some other great bench décor ideas are to add oversized pillows and an oh-so-soft blanket for a cozier feel.

Dining Bench

For a more casual dining set up, think about adding a bench to your dining table. It mixes up the flow of your space through various heights, and makes for great additional seating. This Intercon Eden Dining Bench can easily sit 3, better utilizing your dining space. Here at Homemakers, we carry a wide range of dining sets that include benches!

Outdoor Bench

If you’re lacking on outdoor decor, adding a bench can solve many of your issues. Go the extra mile by decorating your outside area with a bench! Some bench décor ideas like adding pillows or seasonal decorations can easily brighten up your exterior. An outdoor bench also offers more outdoor seating, so you and your family can enjoy the weather.