First of all, dining benches come in a variety of forms and styles so you can pick from a simple wooden benches to banquette-style seating that is elegant and stylish. Second, adding a bench to your dining room is the easiest way to avoid a matchy-matchy look and to give your space an eclectic appeal. Third, it’s more economical than having individual dining chairs because depending on how large your dining table is, the cost of your chairs can really add up. Plus it can make a more versatile seating arrangement. And fourth, you can always move the bench under the table if you need extra floor space.