The bench is described as a ‘minimalistic must-have piece’
The bench not only offers a comfortable spot to sit but storage for three pairs of shoes.(Image: Yimbly)
Shoppers looking to tidy up their hallway can pick up a clever storage bench for less in an autumn deal. The HOMCOM Shoe Storage Bench with Seat is up for grabs at £56.70 down from £62.99 at Yimbly – an online marketplace owned by this site’s parent company, Reach Plc – and it combines hidden footwear storage with a padded seat.
The HOMCOM bench features three separate drawers, with each designed to hold one pair of shoes to keep footwear neatly tucked away rather than cluttering the hallway. Its cushioned top provides a comfortable place to sit while putting shoes on or taking them off, with the seat able to support up to 130kg.
Made from particleboard, there are two colourways to choose from: a model with grey drawers and seating and a white finish, and an all-grey version (currently reduced to £68.40). The minimalist design measures 105cm wide, 35cm deep and 47cm high, making it suitable for hallways and entryways where shoppers want to combine seating and storage in one piece.
As an alternative, shoppers could pick up this Poppy Shoe Cabinet in the colour pebble, which is a neutral colour, from Dusk for £69, down from £99. This features a ‘sleek, modern finish’, the site says, and has compartments to keep footwear neatly organised.
Or for those with a higher budget, Dunelm has this Olney Hallway Bench for £199, which comes in two colours. This one has three doors and six shelves, offering ample space for shoes, accessories, and other essentials.
While there are no reviews for the HOMCOM Shoe Storage Bench on Yimbly, shoppers have left comments about the product on Amazon. One shopper wrote: “This looks lovely in my hallway, nice colour grey and easy to put together.”
Someone else said: “Really happy with this item, the assembly was simple to do on my own, colour and size exactly as described. Very sturdy and stylish!”
A further wrote: “Love this and so happy with the end result. Goes together easily and looks great once it’s up. The seat cushion on the top is comfortable, too. Makes all the shoes in the house look so much tidier instead of just all over the floor and my kids have their own storage box for their shoes.”
Others deducted stars on Amazon, with one writing: “Overall, a reasonable level of quality. Instructions were a bit tricky and some of the parts didn’t quite sit flush, but not really that noticeable. Dropped a star as some panels had minor marks and one of the basket bases was bent in the box (not visible once assembled though).”
Another said: “The assembly instructions are a bit tricky to follow. Unfortunately there was a mark at one end of an end facing panel. The unit however is sturdy and looks good.”
The HOMCOM Shoe Storage Bench with Seat is available from Yimbly.
