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Style at the Foot of Your Bed
Punch Up Your Bedroom Design with a Stylish and Functional Bench
I'm a freelance writer and design enthusiast who believes the best design is collected, not decorated, and that homes should always be as comfortable and functional as they are chic. In addition to writing for Houzz, I work as the Head Copywriter for Layla Grayce and Zinc Door.
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Feeling like the overall display of your bed could use a little extra “oomph”? Need a place to sit and tie your shoes, or a decorative piece that doubles as hidden storage? It’s quite possible the foot of your bed could benefit from some company: a bench.
Not only will a bench help ground a bed and complete its look, but it’s a functional addition that can be used to display items or fill excess space. Take a good long look at your current bed situation and see if a bench could add just the practical luster you’ve been missing. Perhaps these photos of different bench styles and uses will help you decide.
Not only will a bench help ground a bed and complete its look, but it’s a functional addition that can be used to display items or fill excess space. Take a good long look at your current bed situation and see if a bench could add just the practical luster you’ve been missing. Perhaps these photos of different bench styles and uses will help you decide.
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| This eclectic room is simply delicious, and the accompaniment of a wooden bench grounds it with its organic appeal. Treat your bench like a coffee table and top it with vignettes. It’s unexpected in the bedroom and perfectly chic. Wondering where you can find a bench like this? Check out the photo below. |
by Pottery Barn
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This Benchwright bench may be intended for the dining room, but when used in the bedroom, it will do just the trick to achieve the previous look. It goes to show a little imagination can take piece out of its expected use and into anywhere in the home.
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| Add a little more comfort and versatility with a modern cushioned bench. If you think you’ll be using it more as a place to sit and relax, cushioning will make it much more inviting. By upholstering this bench in a neutral shade similar to the dressers and headboard, it creates a cohesive look that helps the bed stand out as a focal point. |
by Jayson Home
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The Clark bench from Jayson Home & Garden is a great find for a comfortable, modern bench. The velvet gives it a touch of glamour.
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| Get creative and pair two smaller benches at the foot of your bed. The simple, clean lines of these benches adds a base to the bed without distracting from the surrounding elements of this soothing bedroom. |
by Inside Avenue
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Get the look using these Greek Key benches from Inside Avenue.
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| Looking for a way to sneak a more contemporary feel into a largely traditional bedroom? Choose a bench with a hint of Lucite. This bench adds an unexpected touch of coral color, modernized by its transparent base. |
by Jenny Carter
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Use the bench to pull in elements from the front of the bed down to the foot. It feels like this bed is being presented on a pallet of beautiful wood. Add a cushioned top for color and comfort.
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| Consider using the contemporary Cognita bench from Herman Miller to pull off a look similar to the one previous. |
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Mix femininity with masculinity by complementing the softness of an all-white bed with a sleek-lined tufted bench in a dark color. It creates a dramatic, sophisticated and clean balance.
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by Bobby Berk Home
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| The Gus Modern Henry ottoman bench also comes in black to help you get the look right. |
| Complement curvy bed posts with a curved bench. This bench is fairly simple, but it pulls the shapes together. |
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by RLH Studio
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| For a warm, vintage look, choose an antique bench with ornately designed wooden legs topped with soft cushioning. Pieces like these are timeless and will always have a place in your design scheme. |
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Add a floral touch by using French Market Collection’s Floral Peacocks bench from Horchow.
| Choose a bench with an unique design to give your bed an entirely new personality. The curved ends of this bench complement the Greek key design in the piece across the room. |
by Imagine Living
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For a dramatic and glamorous look, upholster an antique bench in deep purples, greens or blues. Warning: The piece may steal the show.
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Complement the bench with the fabulous Dahlia Purple chair from Horchow and the show-stopping will continue throughout the room.
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| If you’re gunning for extra storage, choose a chest bench. It will finish off the room’s look while providing a hiding spot for linens, blankets and pillows. |
by Tara Seawright
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Pair a heavily patterned bed with a bench upholstered in faux animal hide. When you’re working with a lot of patterns, animal prints are a great way to neutralize the look.
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The Angus metal bench from Horchow will help you score the same chic style.
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| Have two twin beds? Ground them both with the same bench. These classic, tufted benches enhance the plush-ness of these inviting beds. |
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| Can’t seem to find a bench to suit your needs? Team up three cube ottomans for a lively look that serves the same function. |
by Garnet Hill
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The graphic element of these Beaton cube ottomans from Garnet Hill can add fun twist to the foot of your bed. Buy one in each color for a playful look, or choose three in the same shade for something more streamlined.
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More:
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Ideabook published on June 24, 2011.
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