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Wednesday, June 7th, 2017
The Humphrey Bogart Studio Bench makes this bedroom ensemble appear more classic.
Did you know that the terms form and bench can actually be interchanged? Both refer to elongated and backless seating that is made of wood. Back in the day, the bench may have been movable and freestanding – no different than what they also are today.
The bench has also been accepted as the traditional work surface for the busy cabinetmaker. So, yes, there is a cabinetmaker’s workbench.
A bench is the most common seating unit back in those days when chairs were reserved especially for the nobles and the royalty. Now we know why the term chairman is used for the leader or most important person in a group.
The Bench Prototypes
Benches weren’t always stylish. Every type then was basic and simple consisting only of a wooden plank that is supported on both ends by a stretcher or brackets.
Later on, benches were already being made with joined legs. To the people back then, this was an extended joint stool. There is a point where the legs extend past the seat in order to form a back and the sides. This was called the settle.
Just like the bench, a settle may also be freestanding or installed right onto the wall.
The bench can also be an extension of your chests. This can also be used as a seat especially during the years when chairs were already becoming more common.
Whether supported by individual legs or solid ends, the bench can be squared or has splayed supports. The solid ends are made with ogee-shaped outlines. The individualized legs could be chamfered, square or turned.
Let’s Get Versatile
File cabinets are so last Tuesday so you go ahead and swap yours with a cushioned bench and a hidden storage underneath. Add your folders and other office stuff for concealed storing.
Bin ‘Em
You can also set up a place for your little ones where there are lined up benches in their playroom. Line up also the bins underneath the benches so that your kids will have a place to put away their toys after playing.
The bench and bin combo is a proven team up that many parents have benefitted from.
Party Platter Concealer
‘Ever thought how you can hide your big serving trays? These may be helpful during the most raving parties but they also take up a lot of space.
Worry no more because you can now have benches lined then you can store plates and platters in boxes placed underneath.
The Tall Boot Compartment
You can also create a compartment for your stylish boots. Just line up two to three benches and you should have ample space to put your shoes on. If you have a large family, then this is also the perfect spot for all of you to place your shoes.
A Footrest
You can also cozy up inside the bedroom by setting up a footrest.
The bench can also perfectly work as a footrest. You can place a fresh towel there as well as a few books to read during the evening.
A Bookshelf
The bench can also be used as a furniture piece to hold your book collection. Imagine your Harry Potter hardbound books all lined up below a long bench. The bottom of this furniture piece can hold other books that you and your loved ones really love to read.
Bench Materials to Choose From
The most durable bench materials include those that are made of metal. Metal can last for years and are best used in high-traffic zones.
Wooden benches are also a great choice. These are often crafted with solid and thick legs. This is the kind of bench that can hold a number of people all at once.
Other materials for the bench include plastic, bamboo, stone, and concrete.
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Wednesday, January 13th, 2016
Let this Winners Only Dining Room 48 Inch Bench with Cushioned Seat DG2456 become your first dining bench.
Mankind has definitely come a long way from marveling over a spark of fire. Now, we even boast of having refined tastes. This crosses many aspects such as fine dining, fashion, even interior design.
Historical records are not concise but it appears that the earliest migrants who settled down to a domesticated way of life always wanted their bodies off the cold floor. Chairs, stools and benches – however our predecessors called their artificial thing to sit on – only proves that man always distinguished the need to be set apart from mere animals. Chairs and benches emerged as early as the Stone Age.
Seats (mostly the folding types) have also been found in many Chinese tombs with the designs hardly changed over the centuries. Chairs are also found in Roman homes, Greek libraries, even East Asian places.
The Latin word cathedra explains the very purpose of every bench and chair from then till now – kata for down and hedra means to sit.
The Dining Bench
You may be new to the whole concept of dining benches but this is one wonderful way to begin designing your dining room. The style of the Winners Only Dining Room 48 Inch Quails Run Bench DQ1455AE would be just the thing for this area in your home. Notice how the stretch of the bench fits the space between the dining table legs perfectly. Should you choose to invest in a solo dining bench, be sure to measure this crucial space.
Winners Only Dining Room 102 Inch Pedestal Table with 2-12 Inch Leaves DR142100
Deciding between this and the Winners Only Dining Room 102 Inch Pedestal Table With 2-12 Inch Leaves DR142100 depends hugely on your personal taste as well as all the other things that you will be bringing in to your dining area.
The dining bench is not something that can be found in every dining room. In fact, it is a wonderful addition to a home that is looking forward to deviate from the too balanced look that common dining sets provide.
If you are a person who simply loves to decorate your own home, then the dining room would be a great place to start. There are so many things that you can add to this statement dining set. For instance, you can add a simple china cabinet right against the wall. This can house all your treasured chinaware and silverware.
Making your dining room appear stylish is also as easy as rearranging your furniture pieces. Reorganize after a few months, with the dining bench changing its position from time to time.
This lovely Winners Only Dining Room 102 Inch Pedestal Table With 2-12 Inch Leaves DR142100 is available at our shop. Our friendly staff is willing to answer your queries about this fine set.
McCreery’s Home Furnishings offers many other dining bench styles and dining room sets. Choose from the different materials, colors and designs that are being offered. Many homeowners prefer the wooden and metallic dining benches as these can blend well with various designs.
Be sure to choose the right size of dining bench by taking the measurements of the dining table from the onset. Choose a big dining bench and your dining room could appear narrower than it really is.
Complete the look of your striking dining room by placing the dining bench at the center of the room. Add a lovely chandelier and you are ready to welcome dinner guests to your home.
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