I wasn’t planning on adding a bench to the end of my bed. But after one too many piles of clothes and zero spots to tie my shoes, I figured it was time. The catch? I wanted something minimal, but also something that felt like “me”—meaning wood, resin, and a little handmade detail.
What I found was a collection of design ideas that all balanced form and function—and could easily work with resin inlays, poured panels, or embedded floral accents. Here's what inspired me (and what I might build next).
Why a Bedroom Bench Deserves More Credit
- It grounds the space visually and adds balance to the bed
- It’s a catchall without being clutter
- It adds comfort and utility—without needing a full seating area
Resin-Friendly Bench Ideas That Stuck With Me
1. Cedar Slab With Dried Flowers
I saw a build where dried pressed flowers were layered into a shallow pour over a raw cedar slab—light, airy, and not too precious. You could recreate the same look using preserved blooms and a clear tabletop resin. Here's what happened when I tried something similar on a table.
2. Pine Cone Resin Panel Bench
One of my own past builds used pinecones embedded in deep-pour resin. The structure felt natural and wild, but refined. For a bedroom bench, a pinecone inlay panel framed in oak would be a dream. You can see how I handled pinecones in resin here.
3. Split Walnut With a River of Soft White Resin
This one was more of a daydream sketch than a finished build. But imagine two bookmatched walnut pieces with a thin river of translucent white resin—something soft enough for a bedroom, but still grounded.
4. Resin Legs on a Live Edge Top
One style that surprised me: minimal live edge bench with resin-cast legs. The legs can be tinted with a subtle pastel tone to match bedding or accent colors. Simple, but original.
5. A Floating Acrylic Bench With Wood Ends
Not technically resin—but a frosted acrylic seat, paired with carved walnut end supports, gives off the same contrast vibe. Add a clear epoxy polish to the wood for cohesion.
What I’m Leaning Toward for My Own Bedroom
I’m currently sketching a narrow bench with a pale resin inlay filled with dried baby's breath and wild ferns, framed by lightly charred ash wood. Something that feels soft but structured—exactly the kind of duality I like in bedroom design.
Planning Your Own Bedroom Bench?
If you're thinking about building or commissioning one, here are a few pages worth checking out:
- Custom Resin Project Requests
- Our Resin Bench Collection
- How Epoxy Furniture Gets Made (Start to Finish)
A well-made bench isn’t just an extra surface—it’s part of the story your space tells.
— Solomon
Founder, The Resin Society
Started with small resin tables in my apartment — now building a global community of artists, collectors, and creatives. resinsociety.net
Share: