How To Build A Built In Wall Bench

Seriously you guys i can t even believe how good these diy built ins with a bench seat turned out.

How to build a built in wall bench.

If you have seen entryway cubbies and admired them this is the time to build one for your own home. Use a 4 level to make sure the top surface is level. Use shims if necessary to achieve a level position. I used 2x2s to make the frame then secured it to the bench top with some wood screws.

To make the four sides of the box rip two 16 inch strips from a sheet of 3 4 inch plywood using a circular saw. Build the base step 1 cut the long base front back b and base dividers c to length project diagram cutting list. This version has storage bins underneath the bench hooks to hang up coats and backpacks on top. Choose a material usually it s wood 3 boards are enough for a simple bench.

Just ask my neighbor she probably sees me standing and staring at them daily through our front window. As a first step we removed the window trim baseboard and shoe molding so we can build in the frame for the bench evenly. That wraps up our list of built in deck and patio seating ideas. Simple do it yourself storage bench project.

Cut the strips into panels. Clamp the parts together with the top edges flush drill countersunk holes and fasten the parts with 2 inch drywall screws project diagram drawing 1. Measure and cut the boards. Kidding maybe but seriously when i set out to do this project i d thought it 100 times through.

From the wall out to the front edge of the bench was 23 1 2. Sand stain and paint your new bench. Bring the bench into the house and set it in its permanent location. If you have a baseboard measure its height then rip that amount off one of the longer pieces.

Add a decorative pillow or two and a wall quote and you have functional and beautiful storage space. Most people opt for something simple built of wood. However for the more elaborate stone patios adding a large custom built seating location can add a tremendous number of seats on your patio. This part you have to measure each opening exactly then subtract 1 4 off each side.

Attach the boards with wood glue and screws. Then we started securing the frame to the walls. Then attach it to the wall studs from the inside of the bench using 3 wood screws. Two at 69 inches and two at 15 inches.

For the width it should be build to custom fit in your space and with your table but allow about 24 to 28 inches in width for each seated person to fit comfortably. We cut the 2 4 panels to size which will be different for every space so i am not listing my measurements. Finally check this awesome diy cinder block bench.