Dining Benches for Landlords: What to Look For
Landlords furnishing a let should look for a dining bench with a sturdy frame, a hard wearing surface that wipes clean, a neutral design that appeals to a wide range of tenants and a compact size that keeps rooms feeling open on viewings. Solid or engineered wood, powder coated metal and good quality faux leather tend to perform best, while pale delicate fabrics are usually best avoided. This guide explains why benches often suit rental properties better than a full set of chairs, with fewer joints to work loose and fewer items on the inventory. We look at construction details that indicate long life, materials that make cleaning between tenancies quicker, and how to size a bench for studio flats and family houses. We also cover fire safety labelling for upholstered furniture, stability for family lets, recording condition for inventories and simple ways to protect floors and walls, so the furniture lasts through several tenancies....
