Oak Storage Benches

To choose the right oak storage bench for your home, start measuring the space that will be the location of your new furniture. Make sure that there’s “breathing room” on both sides of the bench so the lid can be opened and the shelves or drawers accessed. There should be enough depth for you to walk around the piece without feeling that you’re being cramped. Take note of this if you will be placing the storage bench in your entryway.

The length of oak storage benches can be customized according to your requirements, but it pays to know the common sizes of these versatile pieces of furniture. The most common is 4-5 ft, which can accommodate up to 3 persons. A 6-8 ft storage bench can seat up to 4 people.

Before you decide on the size of your new seating solution, consider the number of people who would need seating in your space at a time. This won’t just ensure that you address your seating needs, but you would also prevent yourself from getting a bench that’s unnecessarily lengthy and takes up so much space in your home.

As you’re thinking of getting a wooden storage bench, you’ve already made the right choice comfort-wise as wood is more comfortable to sit on compared to metal and stone that can get chilly. If you want more comfort out of your new seating solution, choose the oak bench that comes with a cushioning. You can also choose the seat that’s slightly curved and a back that’s in the right height.

• Durability. Is durability important to you? We're guessing it is as you’re contemplating of getting a storage bench made of hardwood. Still, you should check the construction and design of your bench as it must be solid and stable to last several decades.

• Portability. There are oak storage benches that are added with casters to make them more portable. They're great as storage benches work in all spaces. As you can easily wheel your bench around, you’ll be able to add an additional seating solution to anywhere it’s needed in your home.

Benches typically cost around $300. There are cheaper units, but expect your options to be limited if you want the benches at the lower price range. As oak storage benches are made of a high-quality type of wood, they’re well worth investing into. They can also last for several years aside from giving your home another storage option, so they’re worth your every penny.