Corner benches can add so much utility and so much visual appeal to a space. They’re perfect for filling up that unused nook in the kitchen or on the patio. They’re great for entertaining guests or for curling up in a cozy corner with a good book. Here are some of the best ways to incorporate a corner bench into your home!
There’s something about corner benches and outdoor space that just seem to go together perfectly. They work especially well on patios where they can be easily and inexpensively added to the corner of the railing. It fills up the dead space and makes an instant seating area. If you have the right space for it, try putting two corner benches in across from one another. This is perfect for creating a large group space. In the garden you can use natural materials like stone to make a corner bench that looks as though you discovered it, not built it.
Kitchens and corner benches are another natural fit. Kitchens are often tight on space and the addition of a corner bench can ease that problem. They’re especially great for kitchens that double as dining rooms or that have a breakfast nook. Installing a corner bench will eliminate the need for several chairs around a table and allow you to place a table further into the corner, which gives you more space to maneuver.
Entryways and window nooks are also ideal places for corner benches. Entryways that have a staircase off to one side provide a great opportunity for corner benches, which can be used for casual sitting, or more likely, as a place to set down the things you’re carrying. Perhaps the best way to use a corner bench is near windows as a way to enjoy all the natural sunlight. These spots are cozy and add so much utility wherever they are added.
The corner bench is often overlooked as a design solution, but is an extremely valuable way to maximize space.
Read the full article here: When And How To Use A Corner Bench In Your Home