A banquette is a popular furniture attribute that looks like a small bench. As a rule, most often they place a banquette in the hallway; for convenience and comfort, remove and put on shoes.
On the Internet you can see photos of banquettes in the hallway in different styles and designs. The stores have a wide range of different banquettes, so you can easily choose this piece of furniture to match the design of the hallway.
Brief overview of the article
Common types of modern banquettes
Now manufacturers offer a variety of banquettes, which differ in style, shape, and production material.
It is important to choose the most suitable model, because the comfort of the corridor directly depends on the correctness of your choice.
Under shoes
Two- and three-seater banquettes are most often additionally equipped with a practical compartment for shoes. The single-seat design is least often made when using shelves. The whole family can store shoes in banquettes, which are made of different materials (wood, metal, combined models).
Bench for shoes - small and practical
Most often, double structures are equipped with one shelf for shoes. In the case of three-seat or extended models, partitions can be used. Visually, thanks to the partitions, the structure does not look so bulky.
Ottoman
This item does not have a back and looks like a small comfortable sofa. The disadvantage of an ottoman is that there is no way to lean on it. Such banquettes come in wrought iron and wood.
The seat is quite soft and comfortable to use, upholstered in practical material. The ottoman is suitable for a corridor furnished in a classical style.
Bench
It resembles an ottoman, but only has a back. Since the bench is equipped with a back and also a seat, sometimes it can be mistaken for a cozy sofa. The model will be appropriate in small halls and fairly large corridors.
It is comfortable to relax on the bench, and with its modern design it will fit into any space.
It is important before purchasing to specifically decide on the required choice, since the variety of benches becomes the cause of consumer uncertainty.
With hanger
Functional furniture, in our opinion, will be a pouf to which a hanger is attached. This practical product will allow guests to change their shoes, as well as hang outerwear and hats. When a hanger and a bench are made in the same style, it always looks neat and tasteful.
This version of the product will fit most organically into a classic hallway. If the product is made of solid wood, then it will look quite noble and elegant. When choosing furniture for the hallway, it is important to consider its size. A small room will be complemented by a compact hanger, where it is convenient to hang several things; a large hallway will be decorated with a more spacious version of the design.
Option with a hanger in the hallway
Upholstery material
The most popular fabrics in use include:
Natural. It can be flock, cotton, or velor. It is preferable that the fabric has maximum density, is wear-resistant and easy to care for.
Fabric upholstery not only gives the modern banquette model a unique stylistic design, but also makes it possible to purchase a custom-made product.
Leather. Refers to a practical, expensive and visually attractive option for seat upholstery. This material differs in shade and structure, in harmony with valuable wood species of the frame, or original forged legs, creating a fashionable design for unusual interior corridor spaces.
Synthetic leather. Refers to an inexpensive cladding option. Such banquettes look fashionable, are easy to clean, but have a short service life. It is advisable to install structures covered with leatherette in rooms with minimal traffic.
Selecting a banquette
For housing in the Provence style, a banquette with a back, armrests, and forged original legs is best suited. Basically, a forged banquette is upholstered with velvet or velor.
Despite its attractiveness and exclusivity, such an item is not always practical. It can be additionally equipped with a shelf.
A wooden banquette is an indispensable option for spaces furnished in a classic style. In addition, such a banquette with a shelf is perfect for country spaces, because the base is made of natural solid wood and the colorful print on the trim gives the structure a natural and peaceful design.
When decorating a room in the Art Nouveau style, it is preferable to purchase a wooden banquette in a dark shade with plain upholstery. It will perfectly emphasize the restraint of this trend in the arrangement of interior space.
Solid wood models are not difficult to create with your own hands, especially if you have basic knowledge and available tools.
Often, so that the banquette is not just a decoration for the hallway, but also becomes a practical part of it, it is equipped with drawers and shelves, located under the bench.
With seat
This bench is suitable for a corridor of any size. The furniture is convenient to use, as it is easy to change shoes or rest for a couple of minutes after the road. Models equipped with a soft seat can accommodate from one to three people at a time.
Choosing a bench with a soft seat is important for a corridor of any size. A forged product with a soft seat looks very similar to a small sofa. This laconic model lacks shelves and drawers, but the product still looks tasteful.
Option with a seat - comfortable and practical
Furniture is made from metal, chipboard or MDF. Forged banquettes with a seat will ideally complement the interior in the Empire, Baroque or Provence style. Models made from MDF and chipboard are a universal furniture option for any occasion. The seat can be decorated with fabric or leatherette.
How to make the right choice?
Before buying a banquette, look around the hallway and analyze the current situation in your home. If your family has children and pets, then purchase models with a metal frame and a seat made of practical fabrics.
If there are elderly people, then the best option for the hallway would be banquettes with a back, as in the photo below. For a small room, a design with a cabinet for storing shoes is suitable.
Do not forget to pay attention to the style of the purchased piece of furniture. It is important that the purchased furniture is in harmony with the existing items in the house in terms of style and materials.
Benches for the corridor are offered in a variety of models, but the main thing that you should pay maximum attention to when purchasing is practicality and durability. The size of the structure and its ratio to the area of the room are also important.
Forged construction
When entering an apartment, the wrought iron furniture will allow you to feel the atmosphere of aristocracy, which will stand out noticeably against the general background. All elements here are made of metal. Guests will feel as comfortable as possible on the banquette, which has a wrought-iron backrest and armrests.
Forged version with back
The presence of a seat and back, in our opinion, will help make the bench more convenient to use. If the interior of the corridor is decorated in an antique style, then this type of furniture will look organic. Forged furniture will organically decorate a room, but it will not be suitable for storing things.
Models that use complex patterned weaves will look expensive and presentable. The bottom shelf of the product is most often designed in the form of a lattice.
A little atmosphere of aristocracy
Choosing a design of this type is relevant for a room in the style:
- baroque;
- Empire;
- Provence;
- rococo.
A wide selection of metal models will allow you to decorate any hallway with taste. The product can be made in the shape of an oval or square, or have an openwork pattern. Benches that are made using cold rather than hot forging have a more affordable price.
The product can be of any shape
