Our new home should be ready in just 5 weeks!  {squeal}  So, while everything is in storage, I’m also stockpiling home decor and furniture so that I’m ready to go when we close on the house.  I had a new bench arrive today and loved it so I thought I would share.  I’m also sharing some others from my home and others that I love so let’s talk about how to pick benches for your home.

This is Giorgio’s little corner over here (or so he thinks…wink).  I figured I would just set this new bench by the window where the sunlight pours in.  It’s called the Abilene Fabric Storage Ottoman by Christopher Knight Home.  Although it sells at other online stores, I bought it at Target and it’s on sale right now for 25% off through the weekend. The price there is so much better, plus it’s on sale.  And then, of course, if you have your Target RedCard you get free shipping and an extra 5% off!  You just can’t beat that!

I love the pretty turned legs and the natural wood frame.  The fabric is a really pretty natural linen (light ivory) color even though the online picture also shows a light grey color.  So keep that in mind. It’s so pretty though with a rug like this with grey tones.  It’s perfect for my neutral color palette.

It’s perfect for storing blankets in, as the top opens up (attached hinges inside along back), for anything else you need to store.   It’s a beautiful piece and I thought the quality is really good.

How To Pick Benches For Your Home

So here are a few tips on deciding if a the bench is a good choice.  Make sure the bench is:

•functional for the space needed

•fits the size of the space (not too big and not too small)

•flows well in the space it’s going in

•practical, considering the age of person it is for

•durable and well-constructed

•NOT a “catch-all” for clothing or dirty laundry (too common)

Let me show you a few other benches I love as well.

If you’ve seen my Updated Vanity & Master Bedroom Tour from our home back in Dallas, I shared this beautiful mirrored bench. It adds a touch of glam to any room and has a lovely linen seat.

In one of my Easter tours, I shared this other new Nate Berkus Storage Bench, I had recently purchased and it also has a removable top for storage.  I love that! Especially if you’re short on space or if you just want to hide blankets or magazines or pillows or dvd’s….it’s a great piece and very practical.

Here are some affiliate links of other benches I just love.  You might see one or two of them arriving soon in our new home.

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