At a Glance:
Types of Dining Benches You Can Choose From
Benefits of Having a Dining Bench Seat at Home
How to Choose the Best Dining Room Benches
Do you wish to improve the look of your eating area? A dining room bench set is an effective technique to include some elegance. The ideal alternative for you is a dining bench because it is versatile, cozy, and roomy. Whether you have a formal dining room or an informal kitchen dining area, a dining bench set can be a smart choice. This is especially true if there is a space issue and you need assistance adding more seats to the table.
If you currently have conventional dining chairs in your house, a dining bench set may seem like a significant step up. To fit the general design of your area, you should pick the benches' proper size, shape, and style. Our staff at Urner's has combed through a selection of dining table with bench set to help you narrow down your options.
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Although less conventional, homeowners are starting to appreciate the unique yet useful design options of dining room benches.
Given that, you might be unsure of how to appropriately incorporate them into your dining room decor.
The family's preference will determine whether to add dining benches to the room (the number of people, the size of the room, and the age demographic.)
Obviously, benches can accommodate more people than chairs. Therefore, rather than purchasing individual chairs, you can easily accommodate a large household with just one long seat.
Additionally, this sitting style functions better when younger children are more active. Furthermore, because these seats are smaller, they may enter and exit them more easily.
Benches provide designers with a larger blank canvas. Having said that, you can typically select from a wide range of materials, including wood, stone, or metal.
You can probably choose a wood finish to finish the look if the dining bench is constructed of wood. To ensure that your dining room has a cohesive design, it is wise to match the table's and bench's wood finishes in this situation.
Consider dining seats with an upholstery cover if you find that wooden benches get uncomfortable with time. You can use the bench as a colorful accent piece or match it to the dining room with a cloth cover.
Types of Dining Benches You Can Choose From
Contrary to popular opinion, several eating bench designs are more stylish than the typical outdoor table bench. Here are some of the choices you might have and some styling advice for them:
- A Sanded Smooth and Stained Wooden Bench
A bench doesn't always have to be rustic. If you like more streamlined and elegant hardwood chairs, you will undoubtedly find one that matches your taste. If you decide to use this type of bench, think about selecting a color that complements your dining table. To increase comfort, you may always add more cushions.
- Creatively Elegant Upholstered Benches
Upholstery can elevate your bench to the next level by giving it a more refined and attractive appearance. It would instantly give the entire space a more professional appearance, whether you placed it in the kitchen, dining table, entryway, or bedroom.
Our Pick: Signature Design by Ashley® Moriville Beige Counter Height Dining Bench
Like this beige counter height dining bench from Signature Design by Ashley from the Moriville range, not all dining benches are just the standard rustic or farmhouse-style. With its weathered nutmeg brown finish, foam-filled upholstery seating, and antique bronze-tone nailhead trim for a warm, homey vibe, this bench elevates its rustic style to a level of elegance you didn’t know this design was capable of.
- Dining Bench with Back
You may now find benches with a backrest if you like that style of seating rather than one without one. There are options with attached backrests, whether you choose a hardwood bench or an upholstered one. That would make your furniture stand out in the dining area in addition to providing more comfort!
Our Pick: Homelegance® Holverson Rustic Brown Bench
This Homelegance rustic brown bench from the Holverson series is ideal for your dining area if you want the closeness of a bench but the back support of individual sitting. The mix of a metal frame with wood seats in a rustic brown milk crate finish, which gives the Holverson collection its distinctive appearance, demonstrates the collection's strong industrial design influences.
Benefits of Having a Dining Bench Seat at Home
1. A bench opens up your kitchen space. If your aesthetic is open and uncomplicated, you'll adore this medium-brown dining bench from Signature Design by Ashley's Ralene series. The Ralene faux-leather upholstered dining room bench with elegant lines and vintage charm is made of burnished wood and bun button tufted cushioning for a soft feel and reinforced padding to increase the bench's endurance. Comfortably accommodate three to four people and provide a touch of modern style and rustic charm to your room.
Our Pick: Signature Design by Ashley® Ralene Medium Brown Dining Room Bench
If your aesthetic is open and uncomplicated, you'll adore this medium-brown dining bench from Signature Design by Ashley's Ralene series. Ralene faux-leather upholstered dining room bench with elegant lines and vintage charm is made of burnished wood, and bun button tufted cushioning for a soft feel and reinforced padding to increase the bench's endurance. Comfortably accommodate three to four people and provide a touch of modern style and rustic charm to your room.
2. There is no limited number of people allowed to sit on a bench. They can sit together as long as they comfortably fit. Additionally, because it lacks armrests and a back, people are free to sit next to one another. This arrangement makes any occasion more intimate and improves social interaction!
3. It fits in any theme you have at home. It is not just effective in your dining room. It can serve as a comfortable chair in the living room, patio, foyer, or backyard.
4. You can also choose a bench that has built-in storage. You will have more room for household things as a result.
5. They're very affordable. Despite all these advantages, purchasing a bench is still less expensive than purchasing individual chairs for your home that might accommodate the same number of people.
Our Pick: Benchcraft® Flaybern Large Light Brown Dining Room Upholstered Bench
If price is a major consideration when buying a dining bench, you'll appreciate that this elegant, upholstered bench from Benchcraft costs less than $200. The additional seats and added flair offered by this bench, which is made of solid rubberwood and has a comfortable textured upholstery, is a pleasant change from traditional dining. Even if it's subtle, your guests will be in wonder while you eat with them. Its rustic elegance will bring you and your dining guests together while giving your dining area the "it" element you've been yearning for.
How to Choose the Best Dining Room Benches
Everybody wants a fantastic dining area where visitors will enjoy their mealtime. Here are some of the most important things to consider when choosing.
Your Dining Area
Before making the next dining bench purchase, consider the design of the dining room. Consider the space you have available for benches as well. There should be enough space for moving once the bench set is in position.
Size of Dining Table
Measuring the table before purchasing the benches is preferable if you have already bought them. Take measurements of the tabletop's length and height with a measuring tape. Before deciding on the bench seating, consider the table's shape.
Size of the Dining Benches
The height and width of the dining benches you are thinking about are the following things to take into account. Try to determine whether the bench you selected can fit in the provided space. The bench should be a little bit shorter in length than the table. Additionally, the seat's height must provide adequate legroom.
Style of the Bench
Decide whether you want a tucked-in or a full-length bench after taking the dining table's measurements. Full-length benches are a fantastic alternative if you want to make the most of the available seating. Tucked-in benches, on the other hand, are ideal for small spaces.
Appearance
There are several alternatives available to you in terms of aesthetics. When it comes to achieving an exquisite and opulent design for your dining bench, use padding and upholstery. However, benches with straightforward hardwood seats and clean lines are ideal for folks seeking something useful and practical.
Your dining room can be made more aesthetically beautiful and functionally efficient with the addition of a dining room bench.
If you want your dining area to have additional seating or to be more private, using a bench as your seat will make those things possible. With this style of seating, comfort is no longer a problem because you can easily add more cushions and a backrest to make it more comfortable. Check out our selection of wooden benches from Urner's in the Bakersfield region if you're thinking about acquiring one for your dining table setting.
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Urner's started on the back of a bicycle - yup! A bicycle! David E. Urner, a local high school teacher, who spent his summer months selling Wear Ever cookware off the back of a bicycle (think 100+ degrees). David teamed up with another local teacher, Errol P. Janes to create "a new type of store – one that would cater exclusively to providing an easier way of living for the women of Kern County", and on September 19, 1919, Home Appliance Store was opened to the public. The store boasted a rather impressive selection of "modern" appliances, including a washing machine, a freezer, a gas range, an automatic dishwasher, and an assortment of small appliances. Since then, Urner's has expanded selections to appliances, furniture, mattresses and cabinetry!
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