Benches with Storage

Entryway bench with shoe storage

A seat by the door means you sit to pull on boots instead of hopping on one foot, and the shoes land in one place. Shoe benches here include open-shelf and rattan-door styles from 39 to 47.4 inches wide, the 48 inch retro benches with a lift-up seat over three cane drawers, and a 77.5 inch white bench with drawers, flip-down bins and side shelves for a mudroom wall. Narrow models are only 11.8 to 14 inches deep for a tight hall, and the 23.62 inch beech bench fits beside a door.

Storage bench with cushion and lift top

Upholstered benches hide blankets, toys or shoes under a padded lid. Choices include tufted vegan leather flip-top benches at 48 inches, a green lift-top ottoman bench at 51 inches, a dark green teddy boucle oval bench and wide 64 to 65 inch corduroy and chenille benches with arms. A beige linen bench adds a wood shelf below the seat.

Bedroom bench with storage at the end of the bed

At the foot of a bed, a 48 to 65 inch upholstered bench lines up with a queen or king frame and holds spare bedding. Velvet styles with gold legs, including a green bench with bolster arms and a button-tufted cream bench, add a dressing-room look.

Outdoor bench with storage for the patio

Resin wicker storage benches in red, cream white, tan and brown, about 40 to 43 inches wide, store cushions and pool toys out of the rain on a steel or aluminum frame.

Most indoor seats sit about 16 to 20 inches off the floor. Construction varies by bench: solid wood on select shoe benches, solid hardwood and plywood frames under the upholstered benches, and MDF panels with solid pine or wood veneer on others. Wipe wood with a dry cloth, vacuum fabric seats and blot spills quickly.