Our space was pretty simple to add this built in storage bench because we had straight lines to follow and our area below the window was relatively small.
Diy built in wall bench.
How to build built ins with a bench seat plus printable step by step instructions.
The bench seat starts with an open bottom plywood box.
Kidding maybe but seriously when i set out to do this project i d thought it 100 times through.
So her we go we built a bench and today i am sharing the how to for this diy built in storage bench below is the bench in it s almost finished state.
Optionally add hinges to the top instead of using screws to attach it for it to serve as the lid.
Use 2 4 wood and 3 4 thick plywood to create the bench frame.
Two at 69 inches and two at 15 inches.
Materials 1 x 6 x 120 pine board 1 x 4 x 48 pine board 3 4 in x 49 in x 97 medium density fiberboard 6 ft piece of moulding that matches the trim in the room wood shims 2 30 in x 12 in x 12 in white wall cabinet 291719 2 inch drywall screws 2 1 2 in drywall screws 2 1 2 in pan head sheet metal.
This bench adds a rustic appeal to any corner of your home.
Cut the strips into panels.
If you have a baseboard measure its height then rip that amount off one of the longer pieces.
Seriously you guys i can t even believe how good these diy built ins with a bench seat turned out.
This way the bench.
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.
Sand and paint or stain the wood to get the design you.