Bench Press

In February last year I carried out some extensive research with regards to dining room seating. https://langdonhyde.com/benchmark/

I really favoured the idea of bench seating as, I felt, that a bench provided a more relaxed feel than a formal dining chair. They also create a more spacious feeling.

Despite my findings I decided to invest in six formal charcoal coloured velvet chairs from OKA. I also chose to buy six natural coloured linen covers so that I could change the look and feel of the room at will. On the whole this proved to be a wise decision.

This acquisition, however, did not quell my desire for a bench. I revisited the Angel and Boho website to review the many options that they had on offer. I finally bit the bullet and decided to buy a 120mm bench upholstered in an ebony coloured woven linen-look fabric.

My decision was made on the basis that a bench might still provide a more elegant dining solution in some circumstances. In the meantime I told myself that I could put it to good use either in the master bedroom or in my studio.

Since I took delivery of this lovely piece of furniture it has proved very useful. On the whole it provides a comfortable seat for me to pore over new scheme designs or alternatively as a comfy seat for when I am working at my sewing machine.

Today I decided for the first time to see how it would work in alternative locations.

The master bedroom was the first excursion. Placed at the end of the queen sized bed it provided a versatile seat to either aid dressing or for enjoying an early morning cuppa.

Satisfied that this was an option I took the bench downstairs to the dining room.

Fitting neatly beneath the table it gave a clearer route to the garden both visibly and physically. It also added an extra place setting.

All in all I would consider this a wise buy due to its versatility.

For the time being it is back in the studio providing a sociable and practical solution for myself and any visitors.