If you are looking for something that provides a little more, there’s a world of options available when you go shopping for a hall bench. Consider what you would like a hall bench to do. If you are looking for some storage, you have many options.
One popular style of hall bench comes with an upholstered top, and shelves underneath. It’s a great place to store footwear that often collects in a pile inside the door. Add some shallow baskets on these shelves, and you’ve got a place to store the dog’s leash, mittens, keys, and outgoing mail.