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

Various pieces of furniture will help to make a bedroom cozy, comfortable and functional. These include beds, chairs, wardrobes and banquets - bedside benches. Previously, the design of banquets was of the same type - this furniture looked like a soft bench that does not have a back and armrests. Over time, such products began to be produced in a wide range. In this article we will tell you what there are banquets for the bedroom and how to choose the best model.

Bench - not so important purchase for a bedroom. However, this furniture can perform several important functions.

1. Become a place to store various things. For example, on a bench you can put clothes taken off before going to bed and place wardrobe items prepared in advance for the morning. Banquet drawers can store bedding, blankets, towels or clothes that are rarely used.
2. To be used instead of a pouf, chair, chair or stool. On a soft bench it will be nice to sit down, look 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 varieties of banquets.

• Traditional or classic. Such furniture visually resembles a bench - it does not have armrests or a back. The seat of the classic options can be soft or hard.Products are made in an extensive color palette, due to which the buyer should not have difficulty choosing a bench design.

• With a back. Most often, such models have armrests. Often, banquets belonging to this group are equipped with soft backs, armrests and seats. Most 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 place bedding, clothes or various home textiles. This option will be ideal for small rooms. Most models in this category do not have legs. Visually they represent a curbstone with a rising seat, with drawers or with a folding wall.

• Banquets with a berth. Compared with previous models, products with a place to sleep are more overall, which is why they are suitable only 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. Such 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 decor item, which is why they are produced in various styles. The most popular among consumers are the classic options. Such furniture is able to successfully fit into any interior and is in good harmony with other items of furniture and decor. Classic style banquets 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, high-tech and many others.

For the production of the frame and as upholstery, various materials are used. All of them have certain operational qualities. 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 banquets are reliable and durable, they are easy to care for, but they are very heavy, which makes them difficult to move from one place to another.

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

• Plastic. Among the advantages of plastic banquets, their lightness, financial affordability, and a wide selection of colors are distinguished. However, plastic is an unreliable material. It easily scratches and breaks, which is why during intensive use the product can soon “fail”.

As upholstery, various natural and artificial materials can be used. The most practical and reliable is considered the skin and its substitutes. It is easy to maintain, but if you neglect the rules of operation and care, scratches can form on its surface, which will ruin the aesthetics of the product.

The following fabrics are considered practical and reliable:

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

Choosing any piece of furniture is not an easy task. To purchase a banquet was successful, you should consider several important factors.

• Dimensions The dimensions of the bedside bench should be selected in accordance with the dimensions 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 a large-sized bench with a back and armrests. For a small bedroom, it is more advisable to look at a bench ottoman. A large bench can “steal” space in a small room 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. Here you should take into account the budget and personal preferences. If finances are limited, it is best to look at products from particleboard or MDF. More expensive options are a metal bench or a frame made of natural wood.

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

• Colors. Banquets can be plain or with colorful prints. You can pick up a bench in tone with other pieces of furniture.

• Functionality. If there is not enough sleeping place for a friend who has been a long-standing friend or a relative who has come from far away, the ideal decision is to purchase a banquette with a sleeping place. If the house does not have enough cabinets or chests of drawers for storing various things, it is best to purchase a bench with drawers.

When choosing a product, confidence in your taste will become important. Designers are advised to purchase furniture that pleases with its appearance, which is nice to touch and sit on.

Beautiful bedroom, decorated in classic style. A banquette in bright colors with curved legs perfectly complements the interior, introducing charm and originality into it.

Room decorated in modern style. The dark blue stool in this case brings color variety. This is an original piece of furniture on which you can sit down to read a book, relax or pack things.

In the photo a room decorated in the style of provence. In this case, a miniature padded stool-padded stool serves as an elegant addition to the bed. In this case, the bench performs a decorative function, and it can also be used as a chair, stand for a tray with breakfast or for temporary location of clothes.

Overview of the Bravo banquette see below.