I’ve been on the lookout for a good bench for a while now. For years, in fact. I don’t know if any of these are quite right for my home, but I like picturing these in a tucked away corner, in front of a window. Nothing so cozy as a favorite armchair or welcoming couch is needed here — just a quick perch for the occasional party guest when there are no other seats available.
I’ll show you which three things I’d choose below, and I’d love to know which you’d pick as well.
* I’d go with numbers 7, 8, and 9, plus a graphic black and white pillow to keep things from looking a little too Golden Girls.
27 comments
Amanda
2,9,7 is definitely my first choice. I just love that bench. I also love 2,4,3 with the throw being the pop of colour. With the 2,9,7 combo I’d definitely throw in your “plus a pillow” option from IKEA! Especially for only $12.99. Oh how I wish there was an IKEA in my area…
Hannah
2,5,7 would be my choice hands down. :)
Rebecca
2, 3 & 9
Sarah W
I LOVE bench No 1,and throw No 6, but I’m not sure which curtains would complete the look. No 5 curtains seem to matchy, and while No 9 are my favorite, I’m not sure they go. All great choices though.
heather in WA State
I would go with 1 or 2. I’ve had wicker furniture and it can be a pain to clean (especially with kids) and maintain (catches dust bunnies, gets dry and cracks, joints loosen, sags and stretches out of shape). Meanwhile I have wooden furniture like 1 & 2 that is over 100 years old and has seen generations of use and still looks fantastic. Happy Shopping!
Making it Lovely
Good point, about it being hard to clean.
Vicky
I go for 1 every time, The Ercol love seat is a timeless classic!
Christina W.
For anyone thinking of buying those Ikea curtains, I’ve had the red/green version in my entryway for two years now and they are super quality. Much nicer than any other Ikea curtains I’ve had before (and lined!).
I really like all of these benches! Super hard to choose!
MadlyClumsily
I would go with Numbers 1, 3, and 4. I’ve been lusting after that ombre bench for a while.
Alicia
2, 7 & 9… that way when I wanted to change it, I could just swap out the curtains, the black bench and white throw would go with so much. (I do really like curtains 5, also.)
georgia
I’d choose 1, maybe 4 and quirky cushions to make it more comfortable. Throws never seem to stay in place on this type of benches. Good luck!
Holly
I like your picks, but I’ve also been wanting one of those west elm throws for so long too – it looks so cuddly :) love the golden girls reference! lol
Jessica @shimmerkai
Love #1. I’d throw some cool contrasting printed pillows on it too!
Holly
I’d go with 2,3,4. We have a Windsor bench that I bought off of Craigs List 2 years ago and it’s my favorite piece of furniture in our home. It’s functional and it’s actually really comfortable too. I’ve got a throw from Ikea on it right now and a pretty pillow that I picked up at Homegoods. I’m still probably going to add 1 more pillow. The bench would be a great investment but I would stay classic and mix up the accessories like you do so well. I love these posts!
Molly the Waffler
I think I’d choose 2 and 3 with a great pillow. Ot maybe 1 and 3 and a great pillow…
Jill
3,5,8 and I’d find some navy blue/orange throws to go with. None of these are right for my home either but I love this game.
Brittany
4, 3, 8!!!
Sandra
I like 3 and 9 with a different throw (perhaps in green?). Perhaps it’s because I have seen too much of the rickety rattan furniture!
Smiled when I saw the Anthro drapes. I am in desperate need of NEW edgy, fun, quirky drapes for the bedroom. The old brown velvet ones JUST don’t do the trick (previous owners of the house). I did find some at Anthro but they were sold out in my size…sniff…
Cait @ Hernando House
I prefer 2, 4, and 7. Plus a graphic pillow, maybe from West Elm or CB2.
I feel like #8 would be better outside somewhere. Maybe on a porch.
Making it Lovely
The combination of 2, 4, and 7 was my other favorite.
Cait @ Hernando House
I was that worried 2, 4, and 7 would sound too boring!
I really like the idea of a porch designed around #8, but my house usually leans more towards #2.
Jennae
I’d choose 1, 4 and 7! I actually have those tortoise curtains in my master bedroom right now, ceiling height to floor, and I love them! And that partially blue bench? LOVE!
Erin
I love 2, 3, and 5. I see that’s a popular choice! :D
Amanda
I’d choose 2,3, and 5.
Caitlin
I’d choose 1, 3, and 4! Good luck on your bench hunt :)
Dottie
I love you even more now because you referenced the Golden Girls.
But I’m voting for those cool Windsor style benches. So sprightly and its classic design can be dressed up or down quite nicely!
Meredith
I love 2, 3, and 5. I feel like it’s just feminine enough for my liking and just manly enough to keep my husband from objecting too loudly.
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