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A Stylish Alternative: A Dining Table with Bench
Dining Room Bench Seating Ideas
7 Stylish Dining Table with Bench Combinations
A dining table with a bench seat can give your dining room a unique look and inspire the direction of the rest of your room. Dining benches are great for saving space and creating a family feel, but you can also use them to bring an elegant touch to your space. There are a variety of materials and finishes to choose from, and the finish you choose can help set the tone for your dining room.
The dining room seating ideas in this article will help you reimagine your space and find a dining table with a bench that suits your favorite design style, whether it’s farmhouse or modern. In this roundup, we’ll discuss the benefits of a dining table with bench and recommend a few of our favorite dining sets from Liddiard’s.
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Sometimes it’s good to break free from the norm. A dining room table with bench combination offers a stylish alternative to the usual matching set of dining room chairs. You can add style and personality to your dining room to make it stand out.
- Space-Saving: Benches can be pushed neatly under the table, saving space and making the dining area appear more open and spacious. This is a great use of space in smaller dining rooms, breakfast nooks, and apartments.
- Versatility: Dining benches are versatile and can easily adapt to different decor styles. A simple and sleek wooden bench can exude a minimalist feel while a tufted upholstered bench would work well in a glam dining room design. Depending on the material and finish you choose, your dining room bench seating can support the design direction of your space.
- Family Feel: Dining benches are family-friendly because they can accommodate more people and are easier to clean than individual chairs. This lends itself well to farmhouse and rustic dining rooms.
- Design Freedom: Mixing and matching dining chairs with a bench gives you the freedom to express yourself and choose your favorite pieces.
- Unconventional Look: You can make a statement with an unconventional look without running the risk of making your space too busy. A dining room table set with bench adds visual interest while actually giving the eye less to take in.
- Custom Look: Whether you create a custom banquette bench or opt for a dining room set with a bench, breaking away from the traditional matching chairs and table set can give your dining room a more custom look.
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Dining Room Bench Seating Ideas
As you’re designing your dining room, you may be bumping into some challenges. Perhaps it is the size of your space or a struggle to achieve the look you’re going for. Here are some tips that might help:
✔ For Small Spaces: Choose a simple, backless bench that can easily be tucked under the table when not in use.
✔ For Kids: Choose an easy-to-clean bench with no fabric accents.
✔ For a Cozy Dining Nook: Place the dining table with a bench in a corner of your kitchen or dining room. Add some throw pillows, a pendant light, and artwork to make the nook inviting and stylish.
✔ For a Glam Look: Choose an upholstered bench with tufting or nailhead trim for a glamorous touch.
✔ For a Boho Look: Choose a warm-toned wood bench and pair it with some desert-toned and patterned throw pillows.
✔ For a Modern Look: Choose a minimalist dining table with a bench. Keep the color palette simple, incorporate clean lines, and opt for unadorned furniture to achieve a contemporary aesthetic. You can even choose a set that features two benches and no chairs.
✔ For Extra Storage: Choose a dining bench that opens to reveal hidden storage.
7 Stylish Dining Table with Bench Combinations
Keep reading for seven of our most stylish dining tables with bench combinations from Liddiard’s. You can find dining room table styles ranging from modern to farmhouse to contemporary, and you can find dining room bench seating ideas online.
Liberty Lindsey Farm 6-Piece Sandstone/Weathered White Trestle Table Set
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This farmhouse dining table with bench will help create an inviting and cozy feel in your dining room. Often farmhouse style brings the outdoors inside, and this table achieves that with its trestle style bench and table that almost mimic picnic style seating. The combination of the weathered white and warm wood finishes creates a rustic and homey feel while the 18” leaf adds practicality. You can adjust the size of the table when you need to seat extra guests or you can keep it small and cozy when you’re serving just a few people.
Signature Design by Ashley Bennox 6-Piece Brown Dining Table Set
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This modern dining table with bench comes in a rich finish of dark brown wood and black upholstery. Sleek geometric shapes add to the modern feel of this space, and it’s not only stylish—it’s our most budget-friendly pick. The faux-leather padded dining room bench seat is comfortable and easy-to-clean. You can easily fit six people around the table or more with the bench seat.
Featured Signature Design by Ashley Bennox review: “Furniture is even better than the picture - and the pictures were very good. Rich wood and black seat back pads fit nicely with our decor in that area. Sturdy also.”
Liberty Artisan Prairie 6-Piece Aged Oak Trestle Table Set
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This rustic farmhouse dining table set with bench is different from your typical rustic look. The distressed gray oak finish and trestle base feel earthy while the chenille fabric upholstery and nailhead trim add sophistication to the space. If you’ve been wondering how to strike a balance between rustic charm and refined elegance in your dining room, then this set provides an answer.
Liberty Farmhouse Reimagined 6-Piece Two-Tone Trestle Table Set
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This white dining table with bench is a charming set to help you create a quaint and inviting dining room. The white bench back adds elegance and support while the trestle base adds visual interest and anchors the table to give it a sturdy feel. This dining table with bench is great for large families or those who love to entertain with enough space for six diners. If you love cottagecore or farmhouse style, this is a great option.
Liberty Ocean Isle 6-Piece Grey/Slate/Weathered Pine Dining Set
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This black dining table with bench has plenty of visual interest with its two-tone finish, X-back chairs, and uniquely shaped legs. With its elegant feel, this dining set would be perfect for a traditional or transitional design. Although it’s darker than the palette you typically find in a coastal design, if you used lighter neutrals throughout the space and added in a textured rug, it could also work well in a coastal dining room.
Signature Design by Ashley Loratti 3-Piece Gray Dining Table and Benches Set
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This small dining table with bench actually features two benches to seat four comfortably or more, especially if you’re seating kids. You can save space and stay on budget with our most affordable recommendation. This gray dining set would work well to save space in a small dining room, breakfast nook, or apartment dining area. With its simple silhouette and casual feel, it can easily adapt to your favorite design style. It’s all about the rug, lighting fixture, and other accessories you choose to pair it with.
Featured Signature Design by Ashley Loratti review: “Sturdy and easy to put together. Wipes clean without damaging tabletop. Easily fits my family of 4 plus 2 more [seats on the end] when needed.”
Liberty Santa Rosa II 6-Piece Antique Honey Table Set
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This wood dining table with bench will infuse your dining room with warmth. The lattice back chairs and neutral upholstery add visual interest while simple shapes keep it from being overly busy. This dining set would work well in a transitional, contemporary, coastal, or boho space, thanks to its neutral color palette, classic silhouette, and warm wood tones.
When shopping for a dining room table with a bench, it's crucial to consider your available space, lifestyle, and style preferences. Are you looking to save space or create a family feel in your dining room? What finishes work best with your favorite design style? These are all important factors to consider. To make your design plans a reality, browse the best selection of dining tables with benches in Tooele, UT at Liddiard’s. Our design experts can help you find the perfect dining table with bench for your space whether it’s boho, modern, or rustic.
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