Want to make your entryway more functional? Here are a ton of DIY entryway bench ideas for your home!
An entryway is the first thing people see when they enter your home. Let’s make it great!
Whether you have a small entryway or a large foyer, you can make the space both functional and beautiful.
A simple bench goes a long way in an entry. It’s somewhere to sit and sit stuff when entering and exiting the home.
Pair a bench with a coat rack and suddenly you are approaching a really functional entry – even in a small space!
Do I need an entryway bench?
If you have an entryway, it is easy to define the space using either a bench or a console table.
See my favorite DIY console tables here!
How do you use an entryway bench?
A bench entryway is a practical place for people to sit and put on shoes right in your foyer. It’s also great for setting things like backpacks or handbags – but consider hanging hooks above the bench to avoid too much of a cluttered seat!
What do you put on an entryway bench?
I like to leave an foyer bench mostly empty so there is actually room to sit and use it as a seat and so that it doesn’t feel too cluttered. Stick to a max of one throw pillow per 36 inches of width of bench.
To add extra functionality, consider adding baskets or bins under the bench. This is a great place to store shoes, backpacks, or accessories.
See our DIY mudroom built in bench here!
Can I put a bench in a narrow hallway?
The code for most hallways is that they be at least 36 inches wide. If you add a bench to that narrow of a space, it might feel cramped. If your hallway is wider, you can pull it off. When in doubt, try it out and see if it feels cramped.
Entryway bench ideas
Here are some of my favorite entry bench ideas!
Entryway bench ideas
Want to add a bench to your entryway? Here are a ton of ideas to inspire you!
We turned a thrifted headboard into this beautiful wooden entry bench!
Like an industrial look? Here's how to build a wooden bench with pipe legs.
Got an old bench that has seen better days? Here's a tutorial on how to refresh and repair it!
Like a modern look? Get our free plans showing how to build this modern angled wooden bench.
This wooden bench is made to mimic the look of a West Elm waterfall edge chunky wood bench.
Boring bench? Here's our tutorial for how to paint and reupholster a wooden bench.
Coat Closet Makeover with a Simple Closet Bench & a Rug as Carpet
Got a coat closet in your entryway? I love this idea to open up the closet and install a built in bench for an instant mudroom!
Got an old dresser? Here's how to transform it into a bench with storage!
I love the subtle texture of this woven leather top bench!
Church pews are beautiful and can really add character to a space. Here's how to refinish one to use in your entryway.
I love this creative idea to upcycle a coffee table into a bench.
This bench has unusual, almost triangular leg shape that gives it a cool modern look.
This bench was upcycled from an old ikea rolling cart. You would never know it!
I love this simple but practical wooden and upholstered DIY bench.
Got old chairs? Here's a great tutorial on how to turn them into a bench!
This bench build is about as simple as it gets and great for a beginner woodworker.
This tutorial covers how to build the wooden bench base and how to upholster your own cushion top.
I love a mudroom, but if you don't have one, this set up is perfect for getting the mudroom feel in your entryway.
Go thrifting and get ready to upcycle a bench with this inspiration.
How To Build And Upholster This Easy Farmhouse Bench - Part 1
I love the simple lines and cute print on this DIY bench.
A hall tree sounds old fashioned, but this set is super modern! A great way to get a bench and hooks in one.
This bench is a bit of a bigger build, but look at all of that storage!
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