Hello,
We would like to have a corner bench in the dining area.
These are generally not the focus of furniture manufacturers, and in the stores we have visited so far, the target audience seems to be mostly retirees. In other words, we don’t find the designs very appealing.
We are basically looking for a corner bench, preferably or compatible with a country-style design.
There are some offers online, but we would like to try sitting on such a bench before buying it.
In terms of price, we are thinking up to 1000€ (about $1100), but if it is an exceptionally great piece, up to a maximum of 2000€ (about $2200).
From our parents-in-law, we know of one made from wicker with a dark leather cover. The wicker would definitely fit our visual preferences. The dark leather is questionable, however, since the rest of the kitchen will be mostly white.
Alternatively, we noticed at Ikea that they assemble kitchen base cabinets at seating height around corners and add cushions on top. The local kitchen supplier said he has done this before and thinks it works quite well. The advantage here is additional storage space.
However, this would be a bit of a makeshift solution because it lacks a proper backrest, which you would have to install or create yourself somehow.
My question to you now: Have you ever seen nice corner benches with a country-style look in a furniture store or elsewhere?
Or does anyone have such a corner bench made from kitchen cabinets? How did you design the backrest?
Thank you very much.
We would like to have a corner bench in the dining area.
These are generally not the focus of furniture manufacturers, and in the stores we have visited so far, the target audience seems to be mostly retirees. In other words, we don’t find the designs very appealing.
We are basically looking for a corner bench, preferably or compatible with a country-style design.
There are some offers online, but we would like to try sitting on such a bench before buying it.
In terms of price, we are thinking up to 1000€ (about $1100), but if it is an exceptionally great piece, up to a maximum of 2000€ (about $2200).
From our parents-in-law, we know of one made from wicker with a dark leather cover. The wicker would definitely fit our visual preferences. The dark leather is questionable, however, since the rest of the kitchen will be mostly white.
Alternatively, we noticed at Ikea that they assemble kitchen base cabinets at seating height around corners and add cushions on top. The local kitchen supplier said he has done this before and thinks it works quite well. The advantage here is additional storage space.
However, this would be a bit of a makeshift solution because it lacks a proper backrest, which you would have to install or create yourself somehow.
My question to you now: Have you ever seen nice corner benches with a country-style look in a furniture store or elsewhere?
Or does anyone have such a corner bench made from kitchen cabinets? How did you design the backrest?
Thank you very much.
Kaspatoo schrieb:
a truly exceptional example, also up to a maximum of 2000€ How about going with a carpenter of your choice?
With the "special" requirements you have, something custom-made would be much better.
I am also a member of RobsonMKK and would highly recommend the carpenter (we have had good experiences with one for other furniture ourselves).
And I believe that if you want quality with some value, it will cost you a similar price at a furniture store and won’t be significantly cheaper than the carpenter.
And I believe that if you want quality with some value, it will cost you a similar price at a furniture store and won’t be significantly cheaper than the carpenter.
Kaspatoo schrieb:
But what exactly is "special" for us? That wasn’t meant negatively. But as you’ve already noticed yourself, many elements of this style tend to be quite outdated or priced at a level most people are unwilling to pay.
Additionally, the style is not very common, but you are planning it very consistently (see the front door).
So, "special" in the sense of something different from the ordinary.
Yes, that’s correct, but that’s why I’m asking here in the hope that someone has found different options. I have already mentioned two alternatives, which would take priority, even if they don’t perfectly meet our expectations.
Thanks for the tip about the carpenter, but it’s probably not within our budget.
The same applies to the front door. We have one option, but I’m looking for more alternatives that I don’t know about due to our spatial limitations. That’s why I’m using this forum—to reach others from different parts of the country who might have different knowledge.
When I have the appointment with the joiner later, I’ll bring up both topics.
Thanks for the tip about the carpenter, but it’s probably not within our budget.
The same applies to the front door. We have one option, but I’m looking for more alternatives that I don’t know about due to our spatial limitations. That’s why I’m using this forum—to reach others from different parts of the country who might have different knowledge.
When I have the appointment with the joiner later, I’ll bring up both topics.