Most homes don’t actually need more space. They need a better place for things to land.
The entryway is where everything shows up first—shoes kicked off, coats dropped, bags tossed down “just for a minute.” Without the right furniture, that clutter drifts straight into the rest of the house. With the right setup, it stops at the door.
That’s exactly what entryway benches and hall trees are meant to do. At TN Farmhouse Furniture, we build solid-wood pieces that give everyday chaos a place to go. They’re made in Clinton, Tennessee, finished by hand, and shipped fully assembled anywhere in the continental U.S. You can see them in our showroom or order online and have them delivered ready to use.
Why the entryway matters more than you think
The entryway sets the tone for the whole house.
When it’s cluttered, everything feels a little off—no matter how clean the rest of the space is. When it’s organized, the house feels calmer before you even take your shoes off.
A good entryway setup does three simple things:
- gives you a place to sit
- gives coats and bags somewhere to hang
- gives shoes and everyday items a home
That’s it. No gimmicks. Just furniture that works.
Benches vs. hall trees: which one fits your space?
This usually comes down to how much wall space you have and how much traffic comes through the door.
Entryway Benches
Benches are flexible and easy to place. They work in narrow hallways, mudrooms, and open entryways where you don’t want something tall taking over the wall.
A solid wood bench:
- gives you a place to sit and put on shoes
- tucks neatly under windows or along short walls
- pairs well with baskets for shoes or bags
Browse entryway benches you can order online:
https://www.tnfarmhousefurniture.com/product-category/benches/
Hall Trees
If your entryway is a main drop zone—kids, coats, backpacks, hats—a hall tree earns its keep fast.
Hall trees combine:
- a bench for seating
- hooks for coats and bags
- upper shelves or cubbies for storage
They’re especially helpful during busy seasons when people are coming and going all day.
You’ll find hall tree styles in the same bench category here:
https://www.tnfarmhousefurniture.com/product-category/benches/
Both benches and hall trees ship fully assembled, so there’s no wrestling with hardware or instructions after delivery.
Why solid wood makes a difference here
Entryway furniture works harder than most people realize.
It gets leaned on. Shoes get kicked under it. Bags get dropped on it. Doors get bumped into it. That’s not the place for flimsy materials.
We build our benches and hall trees from oak, maple, or pine—no MDF, no veneers. Real wood holds weight, stays square, and doesn’t loosen over time. You feel it when you sit down. You see it years later when everything still lines up.
And if a piece ever sees more life than expected, solid wood can be refinished. That’s not an option with mass-produced furniture.
How entryway furniture helps during the holidays
Holiday hosting starts at the door.
More guests means more coats, more shoes, more bags, more movement. An entryway bench or hall tree keeps that traffic from spilling into the rest of the house.
That’s why we often recommend pairing an organized entryway with a hosting-ready dining setup. If you’re planning bigger gatherings, this guide ties in perfectly:
Holiday-Ready Dining Tables That Make Room for Everyone
(link internally to your holiday dining table blog)
And if you’re building a full hosting setup from Thanksgiving through Christmas, this overview pulls it all together:
From Thanksgiving to Christmas: Furniture Built for Holiday Living
(link internally to your holiday living blog)
When the front of the house works, hosting feels easier everywhere else.
Choosing the right size (without overthinking it)
A few practical guidelines we use in the showroom:
- Small entryways: 36–48″ benches keep walkways clear
- Family entryways: 48–60″ benches or compact hall trees work well
- Mudrooms or wide walls: larger hall trees with hooks and upper storage
Always leave enough clearance for the door to swing and for people to pass comfortably. If you’re unsure, take a photo and a measurement and give us a call—we’ll help you avoid buying something that overwhelms the space.
A familiar customer story
We hear this one a lot:
“We just need somewhere for everything to land.”
One family replaced a random chair-and-hook setup with a solid wood hall tree. Shoes went underneath. Backpacks had hooks. Coats stopped migrating to the dining chairs.
A week later they told us the house felt cleaner—even though nothing else had changed.
That’s what good entryway furniture does. It fixes a daily problem quietly.
See it in person or order from anywhere
If you’re nearby, the best way to choose is to see scale and finishes in real light.
TN Farmhouse Furniture Showroom
732 S Charles G Seivers Blvd
Clinton, TN 37716
(800) 677-1058
If you’re not local, you can order online with confidence. Every bench and hall tree ships fully assembled, crated and insured, anywhere in the continental U.S.
FAQs
Do you ship entryway benches nationwide?
Yes. Fully assembled, anywhere in the continental U.S.
Are your benches solid wood?
Yes. Oak, maple, or pine—no MDF or veneers.
Do hall trees work in small spaces?
Yes. We offer compact styles that still handle daily use.
Can you help me choose the right size?
Absolutely. Call us and we’ll walk through your space.
A good entryway doesn’t need to be fancy.
It just needs furniture that does its job.
That’s what we build.