Banquets and benches in the bedroom: what are they and how to choose?

Various pieces of furniture will help to make the bedroom cozy, comfortable and functional. These include beds, chairs, wardrobes and banquets - bedside benches. Previously, the design of the benches was of the same type - this furniture looked like an upholstered bench without a back and armrests. Over time, such products began to be produced in a wide range. In this article, we will tell you what kind of banquettes for the bedroom are and how to choose the optimal model.

A bench is not such an important purchase for a bedroom. However, this furniture can serve several important functions.

1. Become a place to store various things. For example, on a bench you can put clothes taken off before bed and place wardrobe items prepared in advance for the morning. In the drawers of the banquet, you can store bed linen, blankets, towels or clothes that are rarely used.
2. Used instead of a pouf, chair, chair or stool. It will be pleasant to sit on a soft bench, leaf through magazines, read an interesting book or just relax.
3. Perform a decorative function. Luxurious bedside banquets for the bedroom can be an original addition to the interior of the room.

There are several types of banquets.

• Traditional or classic. Such furniture visually resembles a bench - it does not have armrests and backrests. The seat in the classic versions can be soft or hard.Products are made in a wide color palette, due to which the buyer should not have any difficulties when choosing a bench design.

• With a back. Most often, these models have armrests. Often, benches belonging to this group are equipped with soft backs, armrests and seats. Most of the models are designed for installation in a spacious bedroom. Most often they are located in rooms decorated in a classic style.

• Bench with storage box - functional furniture, in which you can arrange bed linen, clothes or various household textiles. This option would be ideal for small spaces. Most models in this category do not have legs. Visually, they represent a pedestal with a rising seat, with drawers or with a folding wall.

• Banquets with a berth. Compared to previous models, products with a sleeping area are more spacious, which is why they are only suitable for large bedrooms. Most often they have a folding design. When folded, they look like a curbstone, and when unfolded, they turn into a full-fledged place for daytime rest and night sleep.

• Banquet poufs. These ottomans are small in size. Products with soft seats can be used as a chair for a table. It is also convenient to place clothes on it.

Banquets in the home are a decorative item, which is why they are produced in various styles. The most popular among consumers are classic options. Such furniture can successfully fit into any interior and harmonize well with other pieces of furniture and decor. Classic style benches can be square, rectangular with straight or slightly curved legs. In addition, in stores you can find products made in the style of Provence, Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Rocco, hi-tech and many others.

Various materials are used for the production of the frame and for the upholstery. They all have certain performance characteristics. For the manufacture of the frame, manufacturers use the following materials.

• Metals. Most often, bronze or iron frames are made. Forged products look expensive and luxurious. Metal benches are reliable and durable, they are easy to clean, but they are heavy, which makes them difficult to move from one place to another.

• Wood. Expensive models are made of natural wood. Most preferred are beech, birch or oak. Budget options are made of plywood, fiberboard, chipboard. Elegant expensive solutions can have carved elements - backs or legs. Such products will tell about the good taste of their owner and high material wealth.

• Plastic. Among the advantages of plastic benches are their lightness, affordability, and a rich selection of colors. However, plastic is an unreliable material. It is easily scratched and broken, due to which, with intensive use, the product may soon "fail".

Various natural and artificial materials can be used as upholstery. The most practical and reliable is leather and its substitutes. It is easy to maintain, however, if the rules of use and care are neglected, scratches can form on its surface, which will spoil the aesthetics of the product.

The following fabrics are considered practical and reliable:

• bouclé chenille;
• tapestry;
• jacquard;
• scotchguard;
• velveteen.

Choosing any piece of furniture is not an easy task. For a successful bench purchase, there are several important factors to consider.

• Dimensions. The size of the bedside bench should be selected in accordance with the size of the room in which it will be used. If the space of the room allows, it is best to give preference in favor of an overall bench with a back and armrests. For a small bedroom, it is more advisable to look at the ottoman banquet. An oversized bench can steal space in a small space and make it visually cluttered.

• Stylistic performance. Before buying, it is important to mentally imagine whether the bench will be in harmony with other furniture in the bedroom. You can choose a bedside bench in the same style as the interior or focus on it.

• Frame materials. Budget and personal preference should be considered here. If finances are limited, it is best to take a closer look at chipboard or MDF products. More expensive options are a metal bench or a natural wood frame.

• Upholstery. The most practical materials are leather and its substitutes, jacquard, tapestry. However, some people prefer velvet, velor, linen or other upholstery. These materials look luxurious, but require careful maintenance and careful handling. To preserve the aesthetics of such furniture, you will have to constantly clean it.

• Colors. Banquettes can be plain or with bright prints. You can choose a bench to match other furnishings.

• Functionality... If there is not enough berth for a friend or a relative who has come from far away, the ideal decision would be to purchase a banquet with a berth. If the house does not have enough wardrobes or dressers for storing various things, it is best to purchase a bench with drawers.

When choosing a product, trust in your taste will be important. Designers advise buying furniture that pleases with its appearance, which is pleasant to touch and sit on.

Beautiful bedroom decorated in a classic style. The light-colored bench with curved legs perfectly complements the interior, adding charm and originality to it.

Room decorated in a modern style... In this case, the dark blue banquette introduces a variety of colors. This is an original piece of furniture, on which you can sit down to read a book, relax or put your things.

In the photo there is a room decorated in provence style... In this case, a miniature pouf stool serves as an elegant addition to the bed. In this case, the bench serves as a decorative function, and it can also be used as a chair, a stand for a breakfast tray or for temporarily arranging clothes.

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