Benches with Drawers

Entryway bench with drawers by the front door

Drawers catch the clutter that collects by the door: keys, wallets, dog leashes, gloves and kids' shoes. Pairing them with a seat means you sit down to put shoes on instead of crouching. The navy shoe bench is 39 inches wide and only 14 inches deep, with two drawers under the seat and a gridded shoe rack near the floor rated for 66 lb.

Shoe bench with drawers and a lift-up seat

The retro shoe benches are 48 inches wide with three cane-front drawers on silent slides, each rated for 30 lb. The padded, button-tufted seat lifts on gas struts to a hidden compartment and holds up to 350 lb. They come in espresso, black and aged navy.

The black shoe bench is 42.5 inches wide with drawers, enclosed doors and a removable velvet cushion 2.2 inches thick, on a solid pine frame.

Mudroom bench with drawers for a long wall

The white entryway bench is 77.5 inches wide, with two drawers, two flip-down compartments for boots and adjustable open shelves on each side. Its linen cushion is filled with memory foam, and the seat supports 300 lb.

Storage bench with drawers: sizing and care

Pick the width by the wall you have. A 39 inch bench suits a narrow hallway, a 42.5 to 48 inch bench fits most entryways and the 77.5 inch bench fills a mudroom wall. The navy, black and retro benches stand 17.5 to 20 inches high, close to a dining chair seat.

Construction: solid pine with MDF panels on the navy, black and white benches, and MDF with a wood veneer and cane drawer fronts on the retro benches. Blot spills right away, dust painted finishes with a dry cloth and check the hardware now and then.