Long Bench At Kitchen Table

Posted on | December 28, 2009 | 12 Comments

I have hundreds of photos in my inspiration folder. I think I should start sharing them! I love this idea of using an old wood bench as additional setting in a kitchen. When I was kid we had this same exact bench but it was painted green. The image is from Swans Island creative director’s home in Rockport, Maine. Discovered via design*sponge.

Category: furniture, interiors

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12 Responses to “Long Bench At Kitchen Table”

erin
December 28th, 2009 @ 5:46 pm
lovely. such a cozy spot for an early morning cup of tea.
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nole
December 28th, 2009 @ 6:19 pm
My mom had a long bench made for our dining table when I was a kid. It was a more modern shape than this one, but I’ve always loved the idea!
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Jane Flanagan
December 28th, 2009 @ 6:25 pm
I love this too. It frees up space too, since you don’t have to leave room for pulling out chairs. And it’s easy to squeeze in an extra person! I say do it!!
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laura trevey
December 28th, 2009 @ 8:41 pm
I need a long wooden bench under my bay window in the kitchen …. love this one!

and your fabulous blog!
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nkp
December 28th, 2009 @ 11:48 pm
This looks so inviting. Only problem I could envision is never wanting to leave that spot! Absolutely, do it. And a resounding yes to more shots from your inspiration folder. Do share!
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Jay in Kentucky
December 29th, 2009 @ 9:09 am
OMG. I just discovered you, thanks to Seleta. I will be back to catch up on your archives. Can’t wait!!
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stephanie
December 29th, 2009 @ 9:47 am
I love this idea – I can just see it working in your house, too.
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Doreen
December 29th, 2009 @ 10:31 am
Love this – have a bench in my dining room that I pull up as needed. Please share more! Also, I’m a BIG fan of Swans Island – hopefully will actually be able to purchase a blanket in 2010.
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kate
December 29th, 2009 @ 12:20 pm
i love this idea! it allows you to have some more space and at the same time it gives the kitchen a warm, cozy vibe. i’m always a fan of this! love your blog, btw! i just found it and i’m so glad i did. can’t wait to see all the next steps!
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Amy Bowers
December 29th, 2009 @ 1:03 pm
we have nearly the same set up – old pine table with a long old pine bench. it is perfect for 3 kids to scramble on each morning for breakfast. we love it! however, the pillows would never last in my house – they would be on the floor in a minute!
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LuAnn Hughes
December 29th, 2009 @ 1:18 pm
I just discovered your blog this morning by reading Simply Seleta. I lived in Marblehead for a few years, and still go back there every summer and stay at a B&B on the Neck. Such a lovely place. I can’t wait to read more of your blog. I’ll be a regular for sure.
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Jana T
January 3rd, 2012 @ 5:42 pm
this is very pretty.
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