Review of soft benches

In the modern world, the bench has ceased to be a boring and simple piece of furniture. In design, it is made double, with a soft seat, oval, forged. Today, benches are placed not only in the corridors of office buildings, but also in hallways, living rooms of private houses, on verandas, in the garden, and so on. In our article, we will focus on the soft variety of this interior element.

The upholstered bench fits perfectly into both the home interior and the outdoor space. It is designed like a sofa, which allows several people to sit on it at the same time. Unlike wooden chairs, benches are made with seats made of leather, fabric, which creates comfort and convenience when using them.

If this is not a bench-type bench, it also comes with a rail and a back, which adds additional convenience. There are multifunctional models.

Other items are additionally equipped with drawers for storing various small items. Such benches are convenient to have in the hallway and in the kitchen. Upholstered benches are a great alternative to stools and chairs. They can be angular - by installing such, you can save space.

For example, in the hallway today, a bench is not only a mandatory attribute that serves for the comfort of changing shoes. This piece of furniture can become a highlight of the room.

The bench (not just a bench, but a bench with a back) appeared for the first time in the Middle Ages. Then the benches were in the form of long wide boards with legs and with a recess (back at the back). Consider what varieties and models the modern market offers us.

Let's start with simple shop. Today it can also be produced with a soft seat base. Such a bench will be appropriate both next to the dining table in the dining room and in the corridor. There is also a garden version of the benches.

Benches are still more suitable for street use, but in the kitchen and in the hallway you can choose bench with backrest and storage box Is a good option for small apartments. Such furniture is more expensive, but this is justified by its versatility. Designers sometimes make such furniture according to the type of chests and lockers that were in the old days, only modern products are lower and also with the ability to sit on them.

The bedroom can be installed bench-sofaand you get an extra bed. It is also a good solution for studio apartments or large kitchens.

Noteworthy is the different shape of such furniture. It can be angular or oval, with two railings, or with railings on one side, which allows the owner to install it in the right place. These sofas fit into almost every interior.

And here wrought iron benches suitable only for certain style solutions. Firstly, they are massive, and secondly, they are cold. When making them, wood and metal are combined. In the garden or on the veranda, this is the place for such furniture. By the way, in this case, the soft base for the seat can be made removable: it can be pillows, quilted mattresses and other seats.

In specialized stores you will be offered the following assortment of soft benches:

• benches with seats and backs, without backs;
• soft bench sofas;
• wooden benches for summer cottages and baths with and without mattresses;
• couches;
• street benches;
• sectional benches, etc.

Which one to choose is up to you.

First of all, furniture is chosen for a certain style. The bench is typical for folk trends, but it must be borne in mind that each ethnic group differs in stylistic features. Decor, shape, color preferences and so on are taken into account.

For a small space, it can be one piece of furniture, for a large room, another. In either case, it should be comfortable.

If you are choosing a bench in the hallway, pay attention to the following points:

• it will serve only for changing shoes or there is a need for it to be used for some other purpose (storage of shoes, things, other small things);
• how many people will use it every day and how old;
• what are the dimensions of the corridor: do you need a very large bench or you can do with smaller dimensions.

When choosing a kitchen, you should take into account the features of the table if furniture is selected for it. If you need an independent copy, then see sofa options of different shapes.

Didn't find a suitable bench in the store - it's easy to make it to order, use this option... Then you will definitely get what you want. Such furniture will delight your eyes and guests who will enjoy spending time with you, sitting on good benches.

How to make a do-it-yourself sofa-type bench, see below.