An ornate white sign hangs on a light blue paneled bedroom wall above the tufted off-white headboard of a bed with white bedding. An off-white lamp is placed on a small vintage dresser, while a white bench is set at the foot of the bed on a white area rug.
35 Brilliant Bench in Front of a Bed Ideas for a Bedroom
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Published: December 14, 2022
Updated: December 1, 2023
If you’ve ever thought about installing a bench in front of a bed, then you’ve come to the right place. You’ll find that bedroom accent benches go beyond plopping a small wooden bench at the foot of the bed. Instead, think about adding a cushioned bench or a simple wood bench. Both will work!
Plus, a small bench for a bedroom isn’t just used for sitting down and putting on your shoes. You can also use it for tossing pillows and blankets on it, flowers, books, and seasonal decor. Or add a white accent bench for a bedroom with wicker baskets for storage.
No matter what type of bench fits your personal style, you can’t go wrong with this versatile piece of furniture. So check out this incredible gallery of bench in front of bed ideas for examples of how you can use an accent bench for your bedroom.
02 of Antique Wood Bench in Front of Bed
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A tree in a grey pot stands next to a dark green paneled bedroom wall. A bed with white bedding and a large black bedframe sits against the wall next to a black lamp with a white shade. A pink pillow and a grey blanket are draped over an antique wood bench on a dark grey rug.
03 of A Black and Grey Plaid Blanket on a Rustic Wood Bench
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This bedroom boasts white walls, long white curtains, and a brown patterned rug on the beige carpet. A light gray blanket drapes over the white comforter next to a black and grey plaid blanket on a rustic wood bedroom bench.
04 of A Bright Blue Blanket and the Wicker Seat of a White Bench
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This bedroom features gray walls and sheer white curtains. The bed is covered with colorful blue, orange, and white pillows. A bright blue folded blanket is placed at the foot of the bed next to books on the wicker seat of a white bench. A brown rug is laid on the white carpet.
05 of Black Mugs, a White Bolster, and a Brown Bench
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A large wood bed rests against a white bedroom wall between two wood bedside stands. Black mugs on a wooden tray sit on a dark gray blanket at the foot of the bed. A white bolster is laid on a brown leather tufted bench on the beige carpet.
06 of Dark Grey Blanket and a Worn Wood Bench
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A tiny landscape painting hangs on a white bedroom wall with white wainscoting. A white headboard is placed against the wall between two gold sconces and black cabinets. A dark grey blanket is draped over the foot of the bed next to a worn wooden bench on the brown rug.
07 of Brown Leather Bench on a White Rug
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This bedroom boasts taupe walls, window decor, and a large wicker trunk under the window. A brown leather bench is placed at the foot of the white bed on a white rug. The bed holds an assortment of rose, white, and green pillows.
08 of Black Bench Next to Bronze Lanterns
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A black fan hangs over a thick red knit blanket on the white bedding of this bedroom. A gray bed rests against a rustic wood accent wall, while orange and white pumpkins sit on a black bench next to two bronze lanterns. A wicker basket holding a white pillow and blanket is placed on a beige rug.
09 of Orange Pumpkins on a Light Wood Bench
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This bedroom features fall decor, sheer white curtains, and an off-white wall. A pale orange garland is draped over the black frame of a bed that’s covered with gray, coral, and white bedding. Two orange pumpkins sit on a light wood bench on the beige rug.
10 of Wooden Bench in a Beige and White Bedroom
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A small landscape painting in a gold frame hangs on a white-paneled bedroom wall. The cushioned white headboard is set against the wall between two matching wood end tables. Beige and white pillows are set on the white bedcover, while a wooden bench is placed on a beige rug on the hardwood floor.
11 of Wooden Bench With a Thick White Cushion
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This large bedroom boasts white walls, a large black bed with light grey bedding, and a wooden bench with a thick white cushion. A large rattan lamp hangs over a small sitting area with white chairs and a white sofa beyond the bed.
12 of A Small Wood Bench for a Bedroom on a Brown Rug
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This bedroom features light gray walls, a small tree in a corner next to long white drapes, and a small wooden end table holding a white lamp. Grey, beige, and white pillows are placed on the white bed, while a small wood bench for the bedroom is placed on the brown rug.
13 of Large Rattan Pendant Lamp Over a Wooden Bench
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A large rattan pendant lamp hangs in a bedroom with white walls, a black sofa, and a tree in the corner. A black bolster sits on a grey bed with white bedding, while a wooden bench with a black woven top is placed on a white rug resting underneath the bed.
14 of Small Dressers with Long Black Handles
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This bedroom boasts vertical white shiplap walls, warm wood floors, and a white area rug. Two small wooden dressers with long black handles hold heavy black lamps on each side of a black metal bed. The bed is covered with white bedding. A wood and wicker bench is placed at the foot of the bed.
15 of Bedroom Accent Benches and Wicker Wall Decor
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This bedroom features wicker wall decor, light gray walls, and bedroom accent benches. Gray and white pillows lean against the grey headboard of a bed covered with white bedding. A brown lamp sits on a small white dresser next to the bed, and a brown rug is laid on the gray carpet.
16 of Rustic Wooden Bench on a Black and White Area Rug
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Two pictures hang on the white vertical shiplap bedroom walls above a gray upholstered headboard. A black lamp sits on a small bedside table on the beige carpet. A rustic wooden bench is placed at the foot of the bed on a black and white area rug.
17 of Blue, Grey, and White Bedroom
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Interior designer Huong Vu is a proponent of using a muted palette to create a harmonious and tranquil atmosphere in a room. She suggests, “The room’s muted grey palette and crisp white trim provide a serene backdrop, allowing the bed’s vibrant blue hues to command attention.”
The walls, painted a gentle grey, are complemented by the crisp white baseboards and trim. A traditional light fixture hangs above a seating area, casting a warm glow that enhances the room’s soothing ambiance. The bed, the room’s focal point, is adorned with a blue quilt and an assortment of blue throw pillows.
18 of Red Blanket Draped Over a White Bench
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A rattan pendant lamp hangs in a bedroom over a folded beige blanket on a white bed. A picture hangs on the white paneled wall above an upholstered beige headboard. A red blanket is draped over a white bench placed on a beige rug on the light wood floor.
19 of Rustic Wood Chest with Black Metal Footboard
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White shiplap surrounds a wood framed window in this slanted ceiling bedroom. Black metal headboard and footboard are complimented by white bedding. Rustic wood chest is placed at the foot of the bed while white nightstands sit on the remaining sides.
20 of Bright Bedroom with Christmas Décor
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A white-covered pine tree sits in the corner of a bright bedroom. Christmas balls are placed in bowls next to the tree. A large North Pole sign hangs above the white-covered bed on a varied wood shiplap wall. A wood bench is shoved against the foot of the bed and sits on a light-colored area rug that’s placed on the warm wood floor.
21 of Hat on a Small End of the Bed Bench
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A black chandelier hangs in a bedroom with white walls, a tufted white bed, and a white rug on the light wood floor. A folded grey blanket is laid across the foot of the bed next to a small end-of-the-bed bench with a straw-colored hat on the white seat.
22 of White Flowers on a Wooden Bedroom Bench
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A white sign hangs on a white bedroom wall above a dark wood bed covered with a white coverlet and white pillows. A folded white blanket is draped over a wooden bedroom bench next to a white pitcher filled with white flowers. A wicker basket is placed on the beige carpet.
23 of Rustic Red Bench and Red Accent Pillows
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This bedroom features black and white floral wallpaper, white wainscoting, and an assortment of whimsical decor. Red and white accent pillows are laid on the white bed, while a rustic red bench is placed on the warm wood floor.
24 of Rustic Wood Bedroom Bench on an Ornate White Rug
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Through an open door, you glimpse a tall white tufted headboard pushed against a white bedroom wall. A brown hat is placed on the white comforter near an assortment of grey, white, and brown pillows. A rustic wood bedroom bench is placed on the ornate white rug.
25 of Brown Buffalo Plaid Blanket on a White Bench in Front of the Bed
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Christmas decor hangs in a bedroom with taupe walls, a rustic white bed, and long white curtains. Two white pillows and a brown buffalo plaid blanket are placed on a white bench in front of the bed on a beige rug on the dark wood floor.
26 of Knit Blanket Over a Grey Tufted Bedroom Accent Bench
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Green accent pillows are placed on the white comforter of a bed with a white headboard that sits against a white shiplap bedroom wall. A white knit blanket is tossed over a grey-tufted bedroom accent bench. A black and white rug is laid on the warm wood floor.
27 of Sunflowers on a White Accent Bench for a Bedroom
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Sunflowers sit on a white accent bench for a bedroom with wicker baskets underneath. The white metal bed rests against a white shiplap wall displaying white window decor and a yellow sunflower wreath. A beige hat sits on a white lamp on a white dresser next to the bed.
28 of A Thick White Blanket draped Over a Small White Bench
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White window decor hangs on a wooden shiplap bedroom accent wall near two small black sconces. White pillows and bedding cover a black metal bed, and a thick white blanket is draped over a small white bench onto the white carpet.
29 of Brown Tray on a White Wood and Wicker Bench
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GrAy decor hangs on a white wall over a bed with off-white bedding. Two black lamps sit on white bedside stands on either side of the bed. A brown tray filled with a white candle and green plants in a white pot is placed on a white bench on a white rug covering the dark wood floor.
30 of Bedroom Seating Area at Foot of Bed
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Two-toned stained wood and white bench creates a bedroom seating area at the foot of a black velvet tufted bed. The bed is dressed in white and black bedding next to a wicker fan chair.
31 of White Bolster on a White Bench at the Foot of the Bed
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A floor mirror leans against a grey stone bedroom wall next to a black chair with wheels. The black metal bed with a white coverlet is placed against a window on a white wall. A white bolster is placed on a white bench at the foot of the bed, while a beige rug is laid on the warm wood floor.
32 of Stained Wood Farmhouse Shiplap Accent Wall
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White bed outfitted in white and gray bedding stands in front of a stained wood farmhouse shiplap accent wall. A wood and galvanized metal bedroom bench stands on a gray and black rug at the foot of the bed.
33 of A White Pumpkin on a Small White Bench
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A green garland is draped over the white shiplap headboard of a bed with white bedding in this bedroom. A red blanket is tossed onto the corner of the bed next to a white pumpkin on a small white bench on a white carpet.
34 of Green Plant in a Wicker Tray on a Wooden Bench
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This bedroom boasts a black bedframe with white and blue bedding. A wicker lamp sits on a light wood bedside stand, while a blue and white striped folded blanket is placed at the foot of the bed. A green plant in a white pot rests on a wicker tray on a wood bedroom bench.
35 of White Pillows on a Small Grey Bench for a Bedroom
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A fall wreath hangs in the middle of a window on a taupe bedroom wall with white trim. A black and white buffalo checkered blanket is laid on the white bedding near white pillows on a small grey bench for a bedroom. A grey blanket drapes over the bench and onto the grey wood floor.
