You have to post a picture.

Your charcoal bed is not the only thing in the room, right? Is there a rug, bedding? What color are the walls? Is there art in the room?.

A 54 inch or 60 inch bench 18 inches high. After that , we can't help as we've no clue what your room looks like. Post a picture ( jpeg ) several angles of the bedroom.

Waiting for pics of the whole space and also what is the purpose of the bench? Post all her ein comments DO NOT start another post

I'm sorry for delay in posting a picture. The room is not complete - current bedding will be changed and art over bed will be reframed. Not sure we will keep the painting over bed. We also have a dresser on wall facing bed - same color and style as bedside tables.

Would suggest you either a painted bench or a wood one in near the same tone as the wood furniture you have in the bedroom.

I still do not get a feel for the space and if new bedding is the plan then get that first. IMO the art above the bed is too small and the lamps are too small. The bench can wait untill all the rest is done . IMO the bed is contemporary and the bedding very traditional so post a pic of the new bedding and of course the rug will drive that.. I always start a bedroom with the bedding it drives the style, the colors even wall color .Now we need to know what you are willing to do aside from the new bedding.

I’m willing to make the changes you have suggested. Any suggestions on type of bedding I should look for

What is your style we have no idea. Seeing the whole space helps with that. In your idea books I see a lot of dark blue is that a fave color? How about something like this for bedding

With your low headboard I would NOT go big fluffy Euro shams and thick duvets.

The lines of the headboard against the feature wall is very nice. Maybe another spot in the room for the painting, the gold brings out the wood in the nightstands. Nothing over the bed.

The lamps are fine but could use dark shades to contrast against the paler wall and to reduce glare. The drawer handles should match the lamp base or be black.

Lots of variables factor into selecting the best bench

Thank you Beverly and Tracefloyd. Very helpful.