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Dining Chairs vs. Dining Bench: Which is Better?

By Grace Shen - January 7, 2022
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What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you envision your ideal dining room? If you answered “A dining table and a matching set of chairs,” then you would be in the majority who favour formal dining rooms. While there is nothing wrong with that as a preference, a new option has now arisen from the depths of the more eclectic side of interior decorating – the dining bench.

There are two types of dining benches – the mobile version which is generally smaller and lighter, and the non-mobile version, commonly referred to as banquette seats, which is generally bigger as more carpentry work is involved. With its ability to not only breathe life into a dining room but to also help you save space, will this new contender give the tried and tested dining chairs a run for their money? If you have always wondered are dining benches comfortable, among other things, here are some of the pros and cons of dining chairs and dining benches, and how they can match your dining table at home

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Furniture Footprint or The Space It Needs

Put aside the chair vs. bench debate for a moment and take a step back to check how much space you have to spare in your dining room. Smaller quarters favour benches due to the absence of a backrest and armrest, which means you can easily slide them right under the table and put them out of sight when not in use. A customised banquette seat that doubles up as storage takes space saving to the next level as it allows you to hide dining room clutter. However, it is also worth noting that chairs give you the option of removing or adding seats whenever you please.

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Comfort Level With Dining Chairs And Dining Benches

Before you splurge on that fancy seat, consider if your dining room set-up ideas factor in the most important aspect of all – comfort. Before asking yourself “are dining chairs or dining benches more comfortable?”, you should first think of how you want your dining room to function.

Here are some trigger questions to get the ball rolling:

  1. Would you be having guests over frequently?
  2. Would you and your other half be growing the family?
  3. Do your potential guests appreciate personal space or would they rather get cosy with each other?

While dining benches offer the option of squeezing in extra guests, individuals with a preference for personal space (and breathing room) may favour the comfort of a traditional dining chair. If you really think about it, “being comfortable” can actually mean having your own personal space, or being physically comfortable when seated down. Give it some thought when considering the gorgeous dining room or kitchen seating ideas you can find online, especially those for small spaces.

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Support Features Of Dining Chairs And Dining Benches

Thinking about comfort also brings this key aspect into consideration. Dining chairs will almost always come with a backrest, but dining benches usually come without a backrest. While having no backrests provide more room to tuck away the seats, having a backrest gives you the option to lean back into some plush comfort after a good meal. Based on this aspect, most people may favour traditional dining chairs due to its comfort and smaller footprint. Some dining chairs also come with armrests, so that’s another thing to consider! The only exceptions are banquette seats.

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Style and Design Differences Between Dining Chairs And Dining Benches

Do you favour laidback and casual or sophisticated dining room set-ups? Dining chairs that come with a matching dining table set tend to give off a more sophisticated and formal vibe. Dining benches with a matching dining table, on the other hand, are more modern and casual. Still can’t make the decision? Here’s a dining room set-up idea! Opt for a complete set that comes with a dining bench, dining chairs and a dining table – it can never go wrong! Do take into consideration the existing table style if you’re just buying the seats on their own, especially dining benches because you are basically mixing and matching your dining room furniture. Certain styles and shapes may not compliment the table you already own and make it hard for the seats to be tucked in.

If you are looking at styles and designs that express you best, you can never go wrong with banquettes. Customisable down to the very last detail, you can choose the size, style, and colour that best accentuates your dining room or kitchen, making it one of the best seating ideas for small spaces. Are you a baroque or minimalist kind of person? Do you prefer plushy, upholstered banquettes or laminate one’s for easier cleaning? What is your preferred colour theme? With the right answers, your dining room or kitchen will have the best-looking banquette seats ever.

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Versatility and Convenience Between Dining Chairs And Dining Tables

Have an extra guest and not enough seating in the living room? Both a dining chair and dining bench are regarded as great multi-use dining room ideas, and rightfully so. Here’s why:

A dining chair makes a great temporary substitute while a dining bench may be a little cumbersome to move from room to room, especially the non-mobile ones. Dining chairs give you the flexibility of moving them wherever you please with little issue and may even be stacked if you need to stow them away.

A dining bench, on the other hand, can be used as a decorative piece such as a low table or a seating option on your balcony to give it a bit of a rustic yet elegant feel. Dining benches with an added storage feature can also help hide a mess in a pinch and double up as both seat and storage.

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There is no right or wrong when it comes to seat styles as all of them are generally great multi-use dining room ideas. Just remember to study the pros and cons when selecting a dining bench or chairs to match your ideal dining table.

That being said, there’s no better way to figure out what styles suit you best than browsing through the extensive range we have to offer at Comfort Furniture. It doesn’t matter whether you’re Team Dining Chair or Team Dining Bench (and even Team Dining Stools, for that matter); at Comfort Design, your comfort and satisfaction is our priority. If you happen to end up selecting wooden dining chairs and benches, here’s a guide on how to care and maintain them. Take a peek at your ideal future dining room now!

Grace Shen
Furniture Virtuoso
Grace has been making waves in the furniture industry. Since taking over as one of the second-generation owners of the company, together with her husband and her father-in-law, Comfort Furniture has evolved from being a conventional furniture business into an omnichannel retailer-cum-commercial furniture specialist. With furniture that excels in both function and design, on top of being trendy, Comfort Furniture is undoubtedly one of the leading furniture brands out there. Being a mother of two, Grace genuinely understands the varying needs and thought processes of families when it comes to choosing the furniture for their humble abode. You can always count on her for accurate, expert advice.

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