What is a storage bench?

Quite simply, a storage bench is a bench with built in storage. It is the perfect piece of furniture to help organize any space and an attractive alternative to other types of storage containers. The storage bench is a multi-purpose furnishing that provides seating as well as storage, and with the many and varied styles and finishes available, you can use a storage bench in nearly every room of the home. It is also a great way to streamline a small space, such as a studio, small apartment, or dorm room. A storage bench may designed in one of many different ways. It may have a backrest, such as a Mission Style bench, with a seat that opens for hidden storage. It may not have armrests or a backrest, such as the styles often placed at the end of a bed for additional bedroom storage. A hall tree may include a storage bench, so one can sit down to remove footwear, and then open the bench and place the shoes inside to help keep the entryway tidy. Placing a storage bench below a window is a ...  more