Console table or upholstered bench in hallway?

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What looks best? What is more functional?

As in a computer console? Can't think of anything worse.

A console table is a thin table that goes against the wall in a hallway. What do you think will get used more OP?

Nothing like that, baby. A console is like a slim sideboard or shelving unit.

Another, what would be more useful to you? Something to sit on or something to put things on?

I prefer a table though

Console table would allow me to put a nice lamp / plant / flowers on it - place for keys, post (but might then just attract clutter). Think it the more “formal” approach?

Bench I much prefer the look of - more cosy - but not actually sure would sit down to take off shoes/boots?

It depends on the width of the hallway and general theme of the house.

If narrow, go for console. It's really useful (we have one) for keys, post, etc. If a bit wider, get bench.

If wider, and if your house is a bit more casual or has a cottage look, go for bench. You can get ones with shoe storage, or a nice monks bench. I quite like this one www.cotswoldco.com/hallway-furniture/shoe-storage-bench/bourton-painted-hallway-bench/

Hall is wide enough for a bench - about 2m floor space and then opposite area floor to ceiling built in cupboards for coats and boots. House is modern although I want it to be warm and cosy.

Oh then I'd go for bench! They give a lovely cottage feel. Do you have a photo so we can better advise?

I have a console table and find it really useful. Like having the lamp on in the evening asa cosy welcome, somewhere to put keys, few photos in frames. I always use the stairs to sit and put boots on.

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It’s being built so no photos yet. We are single storey so no stairs to perch on. It’s the lamp now that’s bothering me .......

Have a look on Instagram - it's where I go for decor ideas. You can then see how others have styled hallways with console vs. bench. Happy shopping!

We have a console table with a lamp etc. I love it

Every days a school day! I now like the idea of a console table - would look nice in my hall.

You can always use wall lamps, if you really want to have a bench

I would love a bench. Our hallway is tiny and it drives me mad having nowhere to sit to put shoes on!

I can't really imagine using a lamp in a hallway - it's not an area I would ever need to be softly lit? I either want it to be brightly lit or not at all, so I would rather a mains light. Also easier to flick on and off when you are juggling bags etc.

I would go for the bench and then get a small side table or shelf elsewhere that you could put a nice plant on.

Could you find a vintagey téléphone table?
That way you get a bench and somewhere for your lamp?

www.housebeautiful.com/shopping/furniture/g22131967/telephone-benches/

Ohh a warm oranagy lamp shade is lovely and welcoming in a hallway. The old telephone bench is a good idea - but table bit might be a bit low for standard lamp with shade - a sort of pebble / globe might work though? Also thought maybe a console with a square pouffe thing under that could be tacked under and pulled out?

We have a console table with a drawer and a shelf underneath, on the shelf are two baskets which hold hats gloves etc. It has a lamp, which we use when we have evening guests as it gives a nice glow.

People sit on the stairs to take off their shoes, and I expect would still do so if we had a bench...

What about a bit of both, like this?

www.wayfair.co.uk/furniture/hd0/wood-storage-hallway-bench-l256-k~hazl6710.html?refid=GX190833678656-HAZL6710&device=c&ptid=326160894188&targetid=pla-326160894188&network=g&ireid=61121295&gclid=Cj0KCQiArqPgBRCRARIsAPwlHoV7oOD4cto-JCvEsNkhxMzAFh1sCjzr6QJlSUHaVC91-NPKgg_X_foaAhiPEALw_wcB

Ah I see this idea has already been discussed. :)