Ways to Decorate with Wood Benches

Unique Decorating Ideas for Less

Crystal Ray
A sturdy wood bench not only provides the perfect seating solution in a sometimes less than ideal place, but it also adds style and beauty to household décor. When searching for unique decorating ideas for less, consider wood benches instead of typical seating arrangements. They come in all price ranges and styles, and they are a fantastic addition to a foyer, beneath a bay window, and many other surprising locations. Use the following creative ways to decorate with benches, and enjoy the beauty of wood and the practicality of extended seating for less.

Place Wood Benches in a Foyer

When looking for ways to decorate with wood benches, the foyer or entry way is the ideal location. It can provide a place to sit down and take off or put on shoes, and which can be stored neatly beneath. Even a smaller entryway can be furnished with wood benches. Use two wood benches placed back to back next to the entry area of the home. Not only will this provide a handy place to sit down and store footwear, but it will also create an area that better defines the entryway.

Use Custom Varieties Beneath a Structural Bay Window

Not all bay-style windows are single units. When a structure is laterally shaped and includes windows, it has the bay style without the big bay price. This is the perfect location for built-in wood benches. They will conform to the shape of the structure while adding unique beauty and room for storage. Contact a local craftsman for custom-designed wood benches that will fit snuggly against the walls just below an array of windows. They will look fantastic.

Create Dormer Seating with Wooden Benches

A dormer is stylish and adds visual square footage, but the area it adds is really nothing but dead floor space - unless it can be outfitted with seating or something equally as useful. When looking for ways to decorate with wood benches, consider using them to decorate dormers. This is also something a local craftsman can make to beautifully fit the home. They will decorate the space, and they will add sturdy seating with a view.

Published by Crystal Ray - Featured Contributor in Lifestyle

Crystal Ray is an award-winning freelance writer and artist from the Chicago area. Her passion is interior design, but she also loves entertaining and crafting. She is continually developing unique and creat...  View profile

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  • Delicia Powers1/7/2011

    Very neat!

  • Dina Sullivan1/7/2011

    Thanks Crystal, great ideas... :o)

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