When I decided to move our old coffee table outside I started looking for a replacement table for our family room. Originally I was looking at various coffee table options, but when I came across an image by Amber Interiors that featured an upholstered bench I quickly changed my mind! Suddenly I started being drawn to upholstered bench options and found so many beautiful ones.

Today I’m rounding up all the beautiful benches I found and also sharing four reasons to consider a bench over a coffee table! Hopefully I can convince you to jump on the bench bandwagon 😉

Great For Small Spaces

Our bench is nice and narrow which is exactly what I needed for our small living space!

Comfy For Your Feet!

We love kicking our feet up after a long day. I keep the bench clean by throwing a soft blanket over the top when we put our feet up.

Adds Warmth And Texture

I have a lot of wood and white in our home. Adding in this velvet bench with the folded detail really warmed up the space.

Soft And Safe For Kids

So glad I won’t have to worry about Weston knocking out his teeth or getting a black eye on this one! 🙂

Upholstered Bench Roundup