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.
Recognized need
First of all, banquettes are pieces of upholstered furniture, which are distinguished by their small size. These are quite popular hallway design elements that allow you to create a harmonious combination of functionality and comfort.
In the newest hallway interiors they play an important role, which is why they have no equal in the number of design options.
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.
Extra space to store small items
You can store slippers, pet accessories or other household items in the bench.
A banquette in the hallway with shelves fits perfectly into the interior and helps solve many issues related to storing items that are difficult to find a place in small hallways.
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.
Advantages and disadvantages of banquettes for the hallway
The bench is a small structure that looks like an improved bench.
This is an excellent option for arranging a hallway, especially products that are additionally equipped with a variety of shelves and drawers.
The main and very important advantage of banquettes is their versatility and compactness.
In addition, such designs have other advantages:
- It is very comfortable to sit while talking on the phone;
- Put on shoes;
- Place a huge number of different small things for storage and so on.
There can only be one drawback to a banquette - an incorrectly selected model, design, size and shape of the structure.
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.
Banquette with shelves and drawers for shoes
An excellent solution for arranging small and narrow hallways is designs equipped with a convenient and spacious compartment for storing shoes.
Such products are very practical and are great space savers. A practical bench with shelves and drawers for storing shoes is an ideal option for hallways.
To make banquettes, manufacturers use various materials: wood; metal; plastic and so on.
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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.
What is a banquette and its purpose?
Initially, the banquette looked like an ordinary bench with legs, but without a back or armrests, with a solid and comfortable seat. Modern banquettes are very diverse. It can be:
- Mini flower beds have not only a seat, but also stands for placing flower arrangements.
- Benches with an unusual back, made in Baroque or Art Nouveau style;
- Banquettes, with a plastic or glass frame;
- Models equipped with a small table for telephone or press;
- Products with a shoe box;
- Benches with shelves on which you can put shoes;
- Banquettes with a mirror, a small rack or a clothes hanger;
- Models created using forging.
Such a wide variety of banquettes manufactured today makes it possible to find a suitable model for almost any room. Banquettes can be found in offices, large stores, apartments and private homes.
Located in the bedroom, it is useful if you need to clean yourself up by sitting in front of the mirror, or fold your things while undressing. Installed in the hallway - it will help you put on or take off your shoes. Being in the living room, it will become a comfortable place where a guest or the owner of the house can sit.
In private country houses, banquettes are installed on open terraces or in the garden - you can comfortably sit on them with a book or a cup of coffee.
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.
Seating area
In the hallway, in particular, you need a place where it will be pleasant to sit while putting on your shoes or combing your hair. Therefore, a soft bench with a seat is one of the most common.
At the same time, the space is not cluttered, but beautifully decorated with stylish and multifunctional furniture. Sitting can be done in several ways.
It can be in the form of an ottoman, a chair or just a bench. The main thing is to choose exactly what suits you best, both in style and convenience.
Photo of a banquette in the hallway
Simplicity and conciseness
The most common version of the bench, which can be found in standard-plan apartments, looks like a fairly spacious cabinet equipped with drawers for shoes.
There is a soft seat on top for easy changing of shoes. This piece of furniture has maximum functionality with minimal use of space.
The highlight of the interior
When visiting their friends, people enter the house through the hallway, the interior of which is the first to be seen. A narrow banquette in the hallway, decorated in an original style, will immediately add emphasis to the decor and attract attention.
A comfortable seat for changing shoes and its original appearance will serve as evidence of the owner’s taste and his desire to surround himself with comfort.
Materials used to create the product
For the frame are used:
Natural wood is a universal material. Products made from natural wood will look good in the hallway, bedroom, living room, and children's room. They belong to the classical style, modern, country and some modern trends.
Main advantages of the material:
- environmentally friendly product
- long service life
- reliable, proven material
- aesthetic, pleasing to the eye beauty of texture and pattern
The main disadvantage of the material is the price. It depends on the type of wood and the complexity of the design. There are many wooden models with and without backrests, with drawers and shelves.
Chipboard and MDF are materials made by pressing wood waste, shavings, and dust. Products using them are characterized by low price and average durability. Be sure to check the quality control certificates before purchasing. Some manufacturers use toxic, poisonous substances as a connecting element.
Metal. Metal products are less popular; they are suitable only for Baroque, Empire, and Classical styles. The furniture is very durable with beautiful, forged elements. Characterized by reliability and unlimited service life. It is done by hand.
Disadvantages include heavy weight, price and difficulty in implementing furniture in the interior. For convenience and comfort, they are covered with leather or fabric. The legs should be covered with special caps to protect your flooring.
Important points before purchasing
First, you should pay attention to the accuracy of the firmware and quality. In no case should there be any protruding threads; the seams should be in the same style around the entire perimeter. Pay attention to the thickness and quality of the threads themselves. On thin material, thin threads should be used, and on coarse and thick fabric, dense threads should be used. It is also worth deciding how often you will put things on the seat or sit down, and whether you will store things in the bench. If you plan to use the seat frequently, then you should choose upholstery made of leather, its various substitutes or eco-leather. If it is more like a decorative element, then chenille, velvet, velor and other similar materials will be more suitable.
The type of product should be selected depending on the room for which it is required. A model with a shelf for shoes, a pouf, a forged banquette, or a piece with a hanger or mirror would be perfect for the hallway. For a dacha, a forged product would be an ideal option. If you are looking for pieces of furniture for the bedroom, then you should look at wooden items with or without a back. When choosing, you should focus on the number of family members, and if the family is small, then a single-seat model will be appropriate. If there are a lot of household members, it is worth considering double and triple banquettes.
Also, if you have small children, then you should choose furniture made of leather or its substitute, which are easy to clean. The shape should be chosen based on the shape of the room. If you have a square hallway, then the banquette should be the same, and if it is rectangular, then you should pay attention to oblong products.
