Size it to the bed. A foot-of-bed bench looks best a few inches narrower than the mattress on each side. For a queen, that's roughly 48–56 inches. For a king, aim for 60–70 inches.
Keep it below the mattress. Choose a bench with a seat at or just below the top of the mattress so it doesn't hide your bedding. Leave about 30 inches between the bench and a dresser or wall.
Decide on storage. Storage benches keep blankets and seasonal bedding out of sight. Open benches feel lighter and let more floor show through.
Pick the cover. Upholstered seats can echo a headboard, while leather wipes clean. The Material and Color filters help you match your bedroom.
See it with the bed. Try a bench at the foot of a bed in one of our showrooms, or book a free design consultation to plan the whole room.