Enhancing Your Space with Gorgeous !nspire Benches

Beautiful benches are a must-have accent piece in 2015. With hundreds of styles to choose from, we’ll help you break down your options and find the perfect fit for your home!

We love benches because of their unique horizontal design, adding decorative flair to any space.

But they do much more than make a pretty statement; benches are multifunctional accent pieces that can actually make your life easier.

Have we peaked your curiosity yet? Read on to see how accent benches are enhancing homes across the country.

Enhancing Your Space With Benches – Tip #1: Extra Stylish Seating

For years the dining room has consisted of a dining table with a set of 4-8 matching chairs—all one color, all one style.

While we appreciate the traditional dining look, we’ve begun welcoming new and exciting dining trends such as mixing different chairs and contrasting colors at the table.

Now, as we slowly head into early spring, designers are swapping out chairs for benches, taking the idea of mixing up seating arrangements to a whole new level.

To accomplish this look, simply remove a few of your dining chairs on one side and replace them with an accent bench.

If this is the first time you’re trying this trend, choose a neutral bench like the Etro Bench in Black. Its comfortable, button tufted cushion, matte finish and distressed faux leather adds interest to your dining area and creates more seating than a set of chairs.

We love this gorgeous example from Nitross.com!

Enhancing Your Space With Benches – Tip #2: Extra Storage

No matter how big or small your space, everyone can use extra storage—and we don’t mean intrusive shelving or bulky bins that clash with your décor.

Look around your space and take note of any clutter that’s bothering you.

Piles of magazines, boxes of tissue, five different TV remotes taking up space on your coffee table… Does any of this sound familiar?

Now more than ever, accent benches are being built with seamless storage features that hold anything from quilts, to remotes to magazines. Some have drawers, while others lift open to reveal spacious storage compartments.

If clashing clutter is taking over your space, we suggest a stylish option like the Avery Bench in Grey.

Its funky pattern is playful yet neutral enough to marry with any décor and it stores all those little extras you prefer to hide when guests come over.

A playful yet neutral addition.

!nspire tip: Use this bench for extra seating in the living room or as a stylish end-of-the-bed piece.

Enhancing Your Space With Benches – Tip #3: Pop Of Color

Every home needs that one special accent piece with a bright pop of color to make a statement: The Stealth II Bench in Red is that piece.

This sleek and stylish double bench with plush contoured seating adds visual interest no matter where you place it, making it a must-have choice for those looking to revamp a bland space.

Although it works beautifully in most living rooms or recreation areas, we’d like to see this spicy bench in the hallway or entrance of a home.

It’s the perfect impact piece upon arrival, setting a stylish tone the second you walk in the door. But it’s also functional, allowing you to sit down and pull on your boots or fasten the straps on your favorite pair of heels before heading out the door.

Best of all, it’s available in black and white for those with neutral taste.