Choosing Corner Dining Benches for a Barn Conversion
Barn conversions are wonderful places to live, but their vaulted ceilings, exposed trusses and large glazed openings can make furniture choices surprisingly tricky. A corner dining bench is one of the most effective ways to bring warmth, structure and a sense of enclosure to a barn dining area. In this guide we explain why corner benches work so well in open, lofty spaces and how to get the scale right so the bench holds its own beneath the beams. We look at choosing a table with a pedestal or trestle base that lets people slide in easily, and at materials that sit naturally beside timber and stone, including solid oak, leather, wool and black metal. You will also find advice on positioning the bench to make the most of views, lighting a dining corner under a high ceiling and protecting original walls, uneven floors and underfloor heating in converted agricultural buildings across the UK....
