Banquette with storage box

Speaking about the bench, you need to remember what it is like. This is a soft, small bench. Due to its size, it can be easily moved in order to organize additional seating. A banquette with a storage box gives the interior a noble character, it is also very useful in daily activities.

Inventive manufacturers have created boxes for such a simple product so that the buyer gets the maximum benefit from this furniture. As a rule, banquettes are equipped with drawers for storing clothes and shoes. Based on this, the buyer basically chooses the stools for the hallway and the bedroom. Although there are other options:

• Corridor bench

In the corridor it will be appropriate to look like a stool with a box for storing shoes, accessories or hats. The advantages are obvious: you have a place where you can put things after going to the store. Shoes and clothes will not be randomly scattered throughout the apartment.The corridor is usually small, so you need to look for a narrow stool with a shelf for shoes. In this case, it will not interfere with movement along the corridor, but will perfectly cope with its task of storing things.

• Kitchen bench

It will be possible to store kitchen equipment and accessories for cooking in the stool. Saving kitchen space - this is why it is worth buying 2-3 stools for a kitchen.

• Banquette in the living room

For guests and the living room, a model with a drawer and a backrest is a good fit. The location of the box is not so important and depends on your desire: open it from the side or top. The drawer helps the owner to save space in the room. Here you can put small things. For the living room is well suited white bench. A good option - the model "Caprio" 1.2 m in length.

• Bedroom

It will look good soft bench. If you want the furniture in such a room to look royally luxurious, you should pay attention to the elegant painting of the legs of wooden elements. It will be quite good to look a padded stool - a soft stool of square shape.

To make you more clear about what is at stake, study a small selection of the most popular products. All of them are arranged differently, it all depends on the purpose of use, and therefore it is very important to pay attention to how the box opens:

• Folding seat. This design is resorted to when the box takes up a lot of space. The manufacturer makes many sections to use this space as efficiently as possible. Typically, this design is used to store things that need to have quick access. Thanks to the massive lid, the risk of dust getting inside the box is extremely small. It is also worth noting that this is one of the most affordable options.
• Banquette with drawer (with multiple drawers). There may be more than two. Do not look at the fact that the stool is small. Here you can store small items - for example, cosmetics or bath accessories. You can put the bench model "Benefit 3". This is a very convenient solution for the bedroom.

• Secret box. From the name it is clear that the purpose of this model is to hide something from prying eyes. It is ideal for storing documents or big money. In a secret box you can store jewelry and heirlooms.
• There are models that combine both shelves and drawers. Shelves are under the box and have closed sides. This option is well suited for styling under the village. It is well combined with modern style.

When choosing materials for the stools, you should understand where this piece of furniture will stand. For example, birch wood has calming properties, which is why it is well suited for bedrooms.

Usually, in the manufacture of banquettes using wood, and for upholstery - fabric or leather. The manufacturer tries to pleasantly surprise the buyer - and therefore uses expensive materials (or imitates in every possible way). Antique motifs are used for carving, the legs are distinguished by a bizarre look, the surface is polished.

For lovers of luxury, baroque or rocaille styles are suitable. It will look good shiny wood, satin upholstery, as well as metal finish.

Minimalistic design of the room requires rigor, there should not be anything extra. The bench is necessarily equipped with a compartment for household small things.

"For dessert" remained a style that today is one of the most popular - high-tech. He looks very modern and youth. This style allows the use of any colors.

Aesthetically looks modern style, based on - disproportionate figures. The classic version of materials - various metals and wood, plain upholstery. Today the modernist style is very popular. This style reflects well the Olivia model bench, which has a wooden base and eco-leather upholstery.

A great option would be to use forged items. They seem to send us to the atmosphere of Provence. These banquettes look very airy and weightless: they will look spectacular in any room that will please both the hosts and guests. Braided designs perfectly fit into country style. Forging can be used in the Oriental style, but here the priority will be colored materials and an abundance of pillows.

For upholstery of any furniture suitable materials will be a variety of fabrics, natural or artificial leather. The bench was no exception. Each material has its pros and cons. You will read about each of them below.

Textile materials are popular for their accessibility. Especially often consumers choose the following options:

• Flock - strong velvety matter. The fabric is made from polyester and cotton. Unfortunately, this material absorbs odors well, so it should not be used in the kitchen.
• Jacquard - rigid fabric which differs in the increased durability. This fabric is good for the living room, but such a banquette should not be placed on the loggia - moisture damages the material. It should be noted that this type of textile is difficult to care for.
• Tapestry - natural cotton material that fits well with a rustic or French style. Unfortunately, he quickly wears out.
• Velours - fabric having a soft pile structure. It is very similar to suede, but has many advantages over it.

Perfect upholstery look. It looks “rich”, serves for a long time, gives the most pleasant aesthetic sensations.The most popular leather for furniture is cow or calf. It is well treatable, thanks to new technologies can imitate the skin of a crocodile or ostrich.

Artificial leather is made on a cotton or polyester basis. It can have a completely different texture and different shades. Modern leatherette differs not only low price, but also good air permeability.

Filling banquettes by using PPU. However, the materials are different in composition and properties. There are materials that memorize the form, as well as options with high density.

An interesting option is filling with latex. This filler is expensive, it is suitable for luxury furniture. Latex is made from a rubber tree, or rather from its juice.

The box can be made of any material - it all depends on the manufacturer’s imagination. But it is worth mentioning the materials that are often found:

• Wood, often found in the classics and in the modern. Priority are beech, birch, oak.
• Chipboard and MDF often used in constructivism and retro style. Material available, well imitates tree species.

• Braided items characteristic of country music. It is worth looking at the baskets that convey a rustic atmosphere.
• Bronze or iron often used in high-tech style. Metal structures have higher strength, they are very reliable.

In this video, you will find step by step instructions for making such a banquet yourself.