This American golden oak hall bench has been in Randy Pfiefer's family since the 1960s. The wood came into vogue for fine furniture after the Civil War, when walnut, the previous favorite, became hard ...

I don’t know about you, but I love winter projects. Some I keep, some I sell. Last year, I wrote a column about restoring and recycling items that included benches, which remain popular this year.

Dunelm is selling a stylish Upholstered Hallway Storage Bench at 30% off right now, and it's currently 'trending' on the site. Originally priced at £75, shoppers are snapping up the practical yet ...