Wayfair’s Surprisingly Spacious Storage Bench Is the Answer to Holiday Shoe Clutter – and It’s Under $130
What looks like an unsuspecting bench will become the workhorse of your entryway, hiding a mess of shoes and looking chic while doing so
If holiday hosting is your love language, then there’s a good chance you’re familiar with the mess that materializes as soon as your guests arrive and shed their outdoor layers. While coats can easily squeeze into a closet, it’s the shoes that become a pain – kicked into a chaotic cluster that overtakes your entryway.
This precarious shoe pile is inevitable during holiday parties, but it can happen all year round, too. I know the struggle firsthand – as a frequent host who lives in a tight apartment, my small entryway looks like a dense mountain just seconds away from a landslide anytime I have guests over.
With Thanksgiving and Christmas around the corner, and lots of holiday parties planned at my place, I decided that it's time to address my entryway dilemma with a creative storage idea. And I have found just what I needed in Wayfair's Way Day sale: this surprisingly spacious and subtly chic cushioned storage bench.
Available in two different colorways and five different sizes, this storage bench is a saving grace for messy entryways. This model features three cabinets – each with spacious, adjustable interiors – as well as a two-tiered side pocket, and an underseat storage compartment. At 13.7” deep, it's just the right size for slim entryways, providing a comfortable seat for taking off or putting on shoes and storing them out of sight.
Size: 17.7'' H X 42.6'' W X 13.7'' D
This bench’s stylistic appeal is what first caught my attention. It doesn’t read too utilitarian – unlike a lot of the tiny entryway storage ideas I saw during my search for the perfect one. Instead, it yields a tasteful, modern farmhouse-inspired look with its fluted doors and painted frame. It’s one of those practical furnishings that works overtime to keep your space clean and looking chic.
That said, what sold me was its surprisingly spacious layout. It features three base cabinets, a side pocket, and even an underseat compartment for hidden storage. It’s a true workhorse for any entryway, providing space for shoes, grocery bags, an umbrella, gloves; the list goes on and on. It’ll keep your entryway clear of clutter any time of year.
With its deep blue color and fluted design, this bench is a charming furnishing that looks so good an functions better than most.
Boasting a 4.6 out of 5-star ranking at Wayfair, this bench comes highly recommended by reviewers, with some remarking on its easy assembly, its sturdiness, and its attractive look. Plus, its price is hard to beat at less than $130.
While it’s already a stylish storage piece, I think this bench has the potential to be transformed into something even better. I’d reupholster the bench with a chic, durable fabric (Pepper Home’s Hadley Sky Performance Woven is my choice), I’d repaint the exterior in a fresh, inviting color, and I’d even replace its cabinet knobs with more exciting alternatives to give this bench a custom look.
Wayfair’s Cushioned Storage Bench is such a practical solution to make your entryway look nicer. Ahead of hosting season, it’ll give you a defined space for guests’ shoes so that while you’re hosting, a shoe pile will be the least of your problems. And at less than $130, it’s a steal for how helpful it’ll become in your home.
How I'd Style Wayfair's Cushioned Storage Bench
Aside from new upholstery and a fresh coat of paint, here's what I'd buy to make Wayfair's Cushioned Storage Bench a bit more exciting for the entryway.
One of the easiest ways to make a piece of furniture look more bespoke is by switching out the hardware. I'd swap the plain black knobs on Wayfair's bench for these brass alternatives from Anthropologie. Their metallic finish will immediately enhance the bench's overall appearance.
Reviewers rave about the comfort of Wayfair's bench; however, I'd make the seat even more cozy by adding a throw pillow on top. This one from Lone Fox's West Elm collection is a charming option that'll provide comfortable back support while you sit to put on your shoes.
Wayfair's bench will handle the shoes, but for coats, bags, hats, and scarves, I'd mount this rack on the wall above. From Joanna Gaines' Magnolia, it's designed with an elegant, vintage-inspired look. It'll become the perfect complement to your shoe storage bench.
Shop More Entryway Benches
Wayfair’s Cushioned Storage Bench isn't the only option I considered for my entryway. Below, find three more that are just as chic and practical for eliminating that inevitable shoe pile.
I love the farmhouse-inspired doors on this shoe bench. It's such a thoughtful design detail that transforms this bench from a utilitarian storage furnishing to something that you actually want on display. Each cabinet has two levels for storage, ensuring plenty of space for loose shoes.
Size: 13.4"D x 47.2"W x 20.7"H
This classic bench will enhance any entryway with its ample storage and its timeless design. I love its three pull-out drawers (you can assign one to each family member), and its woven baskets for shoe storage are so chic. It's available in a few different finishes, but I love this charming vintage gray color.
Size: 19.7'' H X 42'' W X 15.5'' D
If you prefer a storage bench that doesn't draw too much attention to itself, this is the pick for you. Its streamlined design is perfect for those who prefer a minimalist aesthetic. Below, it features two open compartments for shoes, and under its cushion is a hidden space for extra storage.
Size: 11.8" D x 39.4" W x 18.9" H
Although Wayfair’s Cushioned Storage Bench is helpful for keeping a cluttered entryway organized any time of year, I just know it'll come in handy during hosting season. But if you're looking for something larger that can benefit both shoes and coats, check out IKEA's NIPÅSEN Coat Rack and Bench, instead. This editor-approved find maximizes small entryways with its many functions and is perfect for organization when hosting this holiday season.
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