Narrow Benches
Wide benches don't fit everywhere you might need a bench. Narrow benches solve that problem. Pick the length, pick the style, then choose a wood construction, and you have yourself the perfect narrow bench to suit your needs. Buy one that fits your other furniture so it blends with the surroundings, as if it was always part of the interior design scheme.
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For every single household without too much floor space but still in need of a nice accent piece and a functional one at that, this narrow bench for the entryway or living room will prove truly amazing and will add a fashion statement.
OK, this hallway bench is more than small scaled - it's really, really narrow. If one needs a narrow bench, there's no better option than this wooden one. Though really compact, it's still well-balanced.
The bleacher pine bench. Really simple, look like taken from the P.E. classes. It could be good in the narrow corridor, where each centimeter worth its weight in gold. It plays its role, but it is not the the style icon.
Being a perfect rustic accent for a cottage house or mountain lodge, this narrow wooden bench delights with its warm, natural appeal. Solid wooden boards will provide sustainability for years.
Narrow Rustic Elm Bench
A narrow, dark wood bench is the perfect corollary to a classic shelf style hat and coat rack. In this case, a cream-colored cushion atop the bench provides a place to sit while changing footwear. Rattan baskets provide storage.
Add wicker baskets beneath a wide, rough sawn bench that has been smoothed with sandpaper and protected with a clear finish. Sturdy hair-pin legs support the non-standard plank of wood. The combined minimalist structures provide contrast with modern settings.
Our advice Buying Guide
Narrow benches can be great pieces of furniture to add to your home, and you don't need to limit them to just one area of the house. You can have benches in any room inside your home or outside in the garden, and there are a variety of styles to choose from too.
What are the pros and cons of different materials used in constructing benches?
The type of material that the narrow bench is made from will depend on where you intend to put it. Materials such as wood can look great outside, but if it's likely to rain a lot, you should consider a sturdier material. Iron or steel might not look very appealing to you, and metals will rust easily in bad weather. Ensure that any wooden benches have been varnished properly beforehand, and if you choose a harder and more durable material, add character and color by using cushions and throws.
How to use narrow benches for extra storage?
Narrow benches made a great addition to your home when placed in the hallway. This allows you or guests to your home the space to put any items along with coats, shoes and bags. It's also a great place to perch while you take your shoes on and off!
Another way you can make your bench into a useful storage solution is to install shelves underneath the bench. You can store books, shoes, plants and ornaments on the shelves, and you will still have the entire length of the bench for anything else.
How to make sure the bench is suitable for the whole family?
If you have a family and there are young children living in your home, you should ensure that any furniture you buy is suitable. This includes checking that the items comply with rules around fire resistance, particularly if you are buying from an individual trader. You should also request for any sharp edges to be softened or rounded so that injuries are minimized, should your child accidentally trip or collide with it.
How to style with narrow benches?
Narrow benches can look very stylish when used in a vintage setting within the home. They look particularly good if you are going with a 'farmhouse' style – a wooden bench will make an attractive addition. If you don't like the full vintage look but you want a bit of a throwback, you can paint a wooden bench a bright color and make it into a more 'retro' bench. As long as you buy a bench in a material that is versatile, you can switch it up and change the colors and themes whenever you like.
Bonus tip: A great idea when buying benches is to look into the handmade items which are available from many individual tradesmen. Not only can you be proud of supporting a local business, but you're also likely to get quality furniture that is unique to your home and can't be found anywhere else. It also means that you can request for the bench to be customized, whether in terms of sizing, color or shape.
PRODUCTS & IDEAS Best Ideas
Enhance your entry coat rack with a narrow, upholstered storage bench. The flip up top reveals a place to keep boots, shoes or other items where they will not become clutter in the hall or main part of the house.
Lathe turned hardware store legs, two-by-two lumber, a layer of white paint over a color plus a little sandpaper, and you have a distressed bench that looks as if it might be a family heirloom. Inexpensive yet attractive and useful.
If you’re looking to expand storage at home without eating too much floor space, then this is the piece for you. Featuring a compact design, the ottoman sits atop four sturdy wooden legs and its padded top also offers a comfortable seating area for your guests.
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Traditional bench made of wood and reinforced with solid supports. Suitable for indoor and outdoor use. Perfect as additional seating as needed.
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Emily Narrow Fabric Bench - Light Grey
love this entryway idea, lots of hooks and photos leaning again the wall ~This will work in my narrow entry way
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This bench is a comfortable, usable and solid product that brings a little bit of simplicity into the room. Its seat is filled with soft materials covered with cotton in 75%. A metal pipe frame is durable and able to withstand the weight of adult users.
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Narrow Rustic Bench
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Highway Entryway Bench
Neat idea to incorporate pull-out cabinet in breakfast nook. The bench also flips up for more storage. Crown Point Cabinetry
Looking to add a semblance of life into your spaces? Well, you can do exactly that with this beautiful plant table. The piece features a low design, an extra-large countertop, and a sleek white finish that should accommodate several plant pots with ease.
A pretty vintage bench of wood with an aged white finish. It has full side supports with small bottom cutouts, arms, a rectangular seat, a back with a straight top rail. A wall mirror features a round frame of natural finished tiny driftwood logs.
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A pretty vintage hall bench of wood in brown. It has 4 angular canted legs, simple aprons, a rectangular padded top covered in blue and white striped fabric with nailhead trimming. A rectangular wall mirror has a brown wooden frame with metal hooks.
DIY Console Table. May need to adjust the dimensions to fit in our hallway.
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Coats..love this idea, but I would put it in the hallway
Banquette Idea small kitchen cabinets from lowes screwed together, add cushion and rather than a round table, use a long narrow farm table with contemporary chairs.
This dining set with oval table and rounded banquette bench create a beautiful nook to celebrate your meals with family and friends. Designed in the traditional convention, represents the best features of the classical style.
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Corbels instead of a full "locker" look. Keeps it open but helps create separate areas. Plus, it's easier to clean than a storage bench seat would be.
Michel Two Seat Bench
It is a two seat bench that has got an elegant design, upholstered beige seat and dark finish. It is a perfect addition to your kitchen and dining room. You will be impressed how comfortable this bench is.
coming soon! Even in a narrow entry. Hmmmm
you can create a "mudroom" even in a narrow hallway with a slim bench, hooks, and narrow cabinet mounted on the wall. Beautiful
Bench made from wood crates perfect for narrow spaces at 9-11" deep. could use milk crates too. a house full of insanity: {Sew'd it Saturday} -- Bench Cushion
Coat rack for lobby, hallway and more. Construction is made of wood. It is fitted with a lot of double hooks and open shelves in various sizes for storing shoes and others needed accessories.
Love the casual, but still elegant look of this dining area. Who would have thought I liked cream?
This 140 square foot tiny house on wheels sits on a 20′ x 8′ utility trailer. It’s designed to be self-sufficient and is the home of Vina Lustado who is an architect at Sol Haus Design.
Excellent use of a narrow yard! Garden/landscape design by Amir Schlezinger
Mudroom Bench - narrow space, perfect for a large laundry room