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Entry Bench

First impressions are important. While it may be foolish to judge a book by its cover, most people will likely form an opinion after the first few pages. The same is true with many things, a home included. An entryway, whether grand or humble, says a lot. The entry bench you see here isn’t just about function, but also about revitalizing the feel of your home — for your guests and yourself.

SPACIOUS DESIGN. The bench is split into two sides. On the right, open shelving accomo-dates two pairs of shoes, whatever their heights. On the left sit two drawers with full-extension slides. These drawers are wide and deep, allowing you to keep a number of things easily at hand as you leave the home.

One of the first things that stands out about this bench is the colors. The birch

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