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
These photos will get you started thinking about what style works for your staged bedroom.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 |
Leather-covered seating on rectangular metal legs creates a more masculine bench. The metal repeats itself under the nightstand. Photo: Zoe Feldman Design |
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 |
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 |
Another Martha O'Hara bedroom, this one with a streamlined windowpane check upholstering the simple bench for a retro look. |
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. |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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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