Get The Look

Aug 10 2008 Justin And Colin

Storage benches make great seats for kids' rooms while adding valuable extra space to stash stuff - two uses for the price of one.

SCRIMP

Wooden storage bench £19.99 from Argos, www.argos.co.uk

This children's storage bench is ready to stain, paint or varnish and is large enough for two kids to sit on. Features a backrest and storage beneath the seat.

Height: 50cm. Width: 54.5cm. Diameter: 32cm.

SPEND

Wooden storage bench £60 from John Lewis, www.johnlewis.com

Children will enjoy sitting on this bench and, when playtime is over, the seat lifts up to reveal handy storage. Safety hinges mean the lid only shuts slowly, cutting down the risk of little fingers getting trapped.

H: 58cm; W: 78cm; D: 36cm.

SPLURGE

Wooden toy bench £99.95 from Holz Toys, www.holz-toys.co.uk

Smart and modern, this bench takes a stylish approach to children's toy storage. It looks more sophisticated thanks to simple lines and warm timber tones.

H: 61cm; W: 65cm; D: 33cm.