How to Choose the Right Bench for Your Space

by Joshua C June 11, 2025

Benches are a beautiful blend of form and function - perfect for entryways, dining tables, the end of your bed, or even as a statement piece in a hallway. But with so many options, how do you pick the right one?

Here’s a quick guide to help you find your perfect bench:

1. Start with the Purpose

Is your bench for seating, display, or storage?

• Dining benches should be the same height as your chairs (around 44cm) and long enough to comfortably seat two or more people.
  
• Bedroom benches at the foot of your bed can offer a place to perch or layer with throws.
• Hallway or entryway benches might benefit from added storage for shoes or baskets underneath.

ARVID: Reclaimed Wood Storage Bench 

2. Measure Your Space

Always measure before buying! You’ll want at least 30cm of clearance around your bench to avoid a cramped look. For dining areas, consider the full footprint with people seated - don’t forget legroom.

3. Match Your Style

Your bench should feel like it belongs.

• For a minimalist look, go with clean lines and light wood. Our RAVI bench with Mitre joint is seamless. 

• Love industrial style? Choose something with raw steel hairpin legs, like MARKUS hairpin bench. 

• Craving a rustic vibe outdoors? Our PAN Garden Bench With Galvanised Hairpins, made from reclaimed wood and finished with natural oil-wax, adds instant warmth and character to any patio or green space. These benches are suitable for use on patios and outdoors. Built with gaps between the boards for drainage and treated with several coats of outdoor oil. The legs are galvanised with zinc to prohibit rusting. 

4. Don’t Forget Customisation

Every home is different. That’s why we offer custom sizes, leg styles, and finishes - so your bench works perfectly for your space and your style.

We offer 10 different bench sizes to suit every space, whether you're after a compact hallway perch or a full-length dining bench. 

Choose from three distinct metal leg styles - V-frame, Trapezium, or X-frame - each bringing its own character and stability. If you're drawn to hairpin legs, we’ve got you covered with 14 unique colour finishes, from classic black to bold bright, so you can truly make your bench your own.

Looking for your own one-of-a-kind bench?
Browse our ready-made designs or get in touch to customise one just for you.

5. Not all our benches are called benches

Not everything we make is officially called a “bench” - but many of our pieces still offer a practical and stylish seating solution. 

Take our wooden hallway seating, for example: they double as both a storage and sitting spot. Perfect for putting on shoes, resting bags, or adding warmth to a narrow space, these versatile designs bring all the charm of a bench with added function, especially in busy entryways.

LUIS: Wooden Hallway Seating, with Turned Legs and a Customisable Finish

Whether you're furnishing a cosy corner or upgrading your dining space, the right bench can transform both the look and feel of your home - especially when it’s crafted to fit you perfectly.

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