Have you staged them to appeal to the masses by removing all those beloved furnishings that made them unique and memorable?
Let's bump it up a notch by adding the luxurious touch that a bedroom bench brings to the scene.
The addition of a bench at the foot of the bed can add that bit of flair that's lacking.
And the best part is a piece of furniture that adds so much to a bedroom doesn't have to bust your budget. There is no shortage of DIY versions you can choose from on Pinterest. If you look at what IKEA offers, you'll find a dozen basic benches for less than $100 you can customize with upholstery or trim or paint.
Sample some benches
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| Here's the classic and classy foot-of-the-bed bench -- tufted pastel velvet that begs you to sit down. The curvaceous legs emphasize the old-fashioned, feminine look. Photo: Giannetti Home |
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| Leather-covered seating on rectangular metal legs creates a more masculine bench. The metal repeats itself under the nightstand. Photo: Zoe Feldman Design |
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| A soft and shaggy topping on this simple bench adds more texture to this bedroom. Homestaging can mix decor styles and still look pulled together. Photo: Terracotta Studio |
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| This eclectic mix of furnishings features a rustic bench at the foot of this tailored bed. Matched dressers and lamps add some formal balance. Photo: Martha O'Hara Interiors |
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| Another Martha O'Hara bedroom, this one with a streamlined windowpane check upholstering the simple bench for a retro look. |
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| The bedroom bench isn't always at the base of the bed. It can appear in a corner, under a window, or like this one, centered on a rug to the side of the sleeping area. Photo:One Kings Lane. |
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| Isn't this an inviting scene? The bedroom bench is sometimes a sofa or loveseat. This side table is the perfect companion. Photo: Ivory Lane |
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| A chest often stands in for the bedroom bench. This antique makes the room less pretentious. Chests like this give you handy storage space, too. Photo: Ginger Barber |
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| Someone's not afraid of mixing patterns. The clean lines of all its furnishings keep this bedroom from looking fussy. Photo: Andrew Howard Interior Design |
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| There's a bench for every decor style. See-through furniture like this Lucite bench is ideal for homestaging. The geometric print cushion gives it some structure. Photo: Kelly Golightly |
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| Here's the kind of bench that makes a dramatic statement. Its sinuous lines and zebra print cushions make it the room's focal point. Enrika Bonnell Interiors
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