Benches aren't supposed to be just furniture for sitting; they can become functional and storage places as well. Good House Keeping found some of the best bench ideas for the home that are not just useful storage places but are also stylish.
The site found a white bench that has floral cushions where one can hide important documents and papers. This is the perfect place to keep clutter out of the bedroom or the office, and it is where important papers can be stacked away in one place. For a more personal touch, one can choose different cushion styles and colors.
I Heart Organizing also found a functional bench that comes with Expedit bookcases. This is a perfect storage place for toys as each cube has a large opening where baskets can be placed. One can choose their own style and design of the basket just as long as it fits the cube. The furniture is best placed in the living room where kids usually play or even inside the kids' room.
Large serving trays can also make any space smaller, so instead of stacking them inside cabinets, these items can also be stored under benches. This is the perfect place to store these items before or after gatherings. Benches can be placed anywhere inside the house, including the entryway. There are built-in benches which provide spaces for the entire family's shoes or boots.
To keep away bedroom essentials, this IKEA furniture which is a reading bench can also be converted into a furniture to store other items underneath it like shoes, clothes and bed sheets. This Gorm shelving unit is very easy to assemble, and it can also be used as a bookshelf. With only the basic power tools, this cheap but functional furniture can help organize the bedroom and clear clutter.
