This farmhouse dining room features a wood dining bench with a back and storage underneath. A pair of white Windsor chairs sit on the other side of a wood table. White shiplap wainscoting covers the bottom of the walls and is paired with taupe upper walls.
13 Techniques for Styling a Dining Bench with a Back
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Published: December 21, 2022
Updated: December 6, 2023
A dining bench with a back is a variety of seating that is greatly overlooked. While we tend to select traditional Windsor chairs or backless benches for dining room seating, a whole category of furniture is being left unnoticed.
Benches work particularly well when mingling with other styles of seating. There is a bench for every space, so there is no need to worry if you have a seemingly odd-shaped table. Since a bench will likely take up one side, you are free to explore other options for seating such as upholstered, metal, Windsor, or any other chair you may like to include. When it comes to accessorizing these pieces of furniture you have hit the jackpot, they are perfect for displaying an arrangement of throw pillows or even assisting with extra storage. The possibilities are endless when including a dining bench with a back; look below for more ideas!
02 of Tableware Wall Décor Over Window Bench
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Light gray kitchen walls are accessorized by tableware wall decor paired with farmhouse elements. Black spindle back chairs accompany a farmhouse corner kitchen table and white built-in bench. Window with roll down shades illuminates the room.
03 of White Chairs and Dining Bench with Back
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A white dining bench with a spindle back is paired with white chairs to frame a circular dining table. A vintage brass chandelier is suspended above the table. A collection of farmhouse decor accessories the white shiplap walls.
04 of Dining Room with Black Seating
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A white sideboard is placed against a white dining room wall with an arrangement of black frames. A black and white striped rug lays over wood flooring and hosts a black bench and spindle back chairs.
05 of Wood Patio with Outdoor Furniture
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A wood porch is framed by a matching railing. An outdoor table with a black frame and glass top rests on a gray and white patterned rug. A yellow throw is draped over a bench and joins a collection of outdoor chairs.
06 of Black Metal Chairs in Beadboard Dining Room
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A pair of grid windows occupy a white beadboard dining room wall. Black metal chairs and a rustic white bench are perched atop a beige rug. A white and wood dining table sits in the center of the seating.
07 of Vibrant Blue Chairs and Dark Wood Bench
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By pairing blue chairs with a dark wood dining bench with back, this farmhouse space is offered a vibrant touch. White shiplap covers the walls accompanied by windows. A wood tabletop installed on a white frame creates a unique dining table.
08 of Wood Dining Set on Plaid Carpet
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A black and white plaid carpet hosts a wood dining bench with back and wood chairs. The chairs surround a dining table with a crystal chandelier suspended above. A gray sideboard stands beneath a wall-mounted open cabinet.
09 of Classic Dining Room with Cream-Colored Seating
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A wicker chandelier is suspended above a wood table in this classic dining room. A variety of cream-colored seating surrounds the table. The corner is occupied by an arched brass mirror beside a floating wood shelf.
10 of Black Dining Chairs with Ladder Backs
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Wooden dining table is accompanied by a light wood dining bench and black dining chairs with ladder backs. A round beige fringe area rug is laid under this dining set illuminated by a taupe chandelier.
11 of Black Dining Bench and Christmas Décor
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A black dining bench with a back and black metal chairs welcomes guests to a dining room table. The wood table displays Christmas decor. The addition of a black farmhouse chandelier will illuminate the space as well as complement the farmhouse decor.
12 of Dining Bench with Back Beside Wood Table
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A vintage wood dining bench with back is placed in front of a rounded wood dining room table. White beadboard wainscoting adds a decorative touch to white walls. A white side table is nestled in the corner and displays a bronze vase.
13 of Benches Surround a Wood Dining Table
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An elegant wood table is placed in this dining room accompanied by wood benches with white upholstery. A circular farmhouse chandelier is anchored above the table. A pair of windows with white drapes are separated by vintage corner shelves.
