Home

[BirkiLady]

A round table has always been my preference, but I would never place a bench with it. Why make formal dining appear (and feel) like cafe eatery? 

[SunSprite]

I love this. I find it very appealing and charming. In fact I like the whole room.

 I would imagine that the bench would be used by two adults (intimate seating for 4) or if the owners had children. I don't envision a lot of sliding out to let others out (unless it's kids) 

[stevieb]

Nicely done room, but for the ceiling light, which needs to go. Othewise, quite pretty. The table does seem a bit small for all that seating but all the elements appeal.

[Patriot3]

Might be okay for kids, but this looks more formal, for adults and I would want individual chairs.

[mspatmac]

Love the room but wouldn't want to be the person in the middle of the bench. Also individual chairs allow one to adjust seating space in relation to table.

[spiderw]

I prefer my own chair and do not see the point of this bench/chair arrangement.  The bench at least has a back but it's a no for me.

[Oznell]

Sure!  I have an antique wooden bench pulled up to my dining room table, along with chairs.  Love the look.

[faeriemoon]

I have never really been thrilled with the quality of anything I have received from Ballard Designs.

As far as this pic goes, I think I would be more likely to put two of those benches around the table rather than the bench/chair combo.  

[wilma]

The room looks too formal for bench seating to me. Like lots of other posters I’d prefer individual chairs. I might consider a bench with a back in a kitchen eating area. 

[dulwich]

Pretty room and I do like round dining tables.  Do not like the bench idea prefer separate chairs easier for people to get in and out and you have your own ‘space’.