Home Styles Dining Bench in Cottage Oak
There are many reasons people buy benches, aren’t there? Whether you purchase one for use indoors or to be used in your backyard, you want a bench that is as attractive as it is functional. Appealing to both your right and your left-brain will be the Home Styles Dining Bench in Cottage Oak. It not only adds extra seating when you need it, it is a beautiful piece you’ll be proud to own.
Home Styles Dining Bench in Cottage Oak
Many features take this bench from simply functional to simply beautiful. Upon first glance it looks a little boxy and then you realize that’s part of its charm. Starting with the seat, individual slats of hardwood are joined together to form a sturdy and solid base that makes sitting easy and comfortable. Not only is the bench well-built, but as you look at the grain of the wood, it might become obvious just why oak was used to create such a masterpiece. Among oak’s many redeeming qualities are its variations in color. Over a small piece this might not be so noticeable but over something 40 inches wide by 15.75 inches deep, what you notice is that for all its imperfections, it’s truly perfect.
What appears to be an ornamental fixture on the bench’s lower half – a panel inserted into a border – is actually an elegant means of support. The cross bar between the two legs adds stability in the center where it’s needed most. Whether you have one, two or three people sitting on your cottage bench, it can hold everyone’s weight. And for those times when the person on one end stands up, leaving you on the other end, you won’t have to worry that with the all the weight now on one end, you will suddenly find yourself on the floor with the bench doing back flips.
It’s the Bench That Can Move From Room to Room
Apart from being able to seat more than one person at a time, another big difference between a chair and a bench is its versatility. Placing yours in the living room up against a wall gives it an entirely different look, not to mention function, than if you were to have it accompany the kitchen table. If you have multiple kids, it’s one easy way to get them eating their meals together, without buying several chairs to accommodate them. Indeed if you wanted to bring it outside to compliment your patio furniture or on your front porch, moving your new bench is easy and again, you have a whole new look. And so this begs the question, why choose where to put your oak bench? Weighing only 31 pounds, moving it wherever it’s needed won’t break your back.
Since 1911 DMI has been building quality residential furniture under the name Home Styles. Although their headquarters is located Louisville, Kentucky, their saw mills and furniture manufacturing are based in Indiana. Oak is a durable but extremely beautiful wood that is commonly used in home furnishings. If you choose to keep your bench indoors, occasionally using oil, such as tea tree or any approved for wood cleaning will keep your bench in pristine condition. If you instead prefer to keep it outside, over time your bench will weather to a nice gray patina. Staining it is the best way to retard this process.
Wherever you decide to keep your Home Styles Dining Bench in Cottage Oak or if you prefer to move it from room to room to get the most use from it, expect to love your bench for many years. One that is this adaptable and understated in its beauty will be able to complement any décor in your home, making it one of the most used pieces you’ll own.
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