Banquette Bench with Flip Up Storage – Customizable Measurement and Kind

Right here is How I Constructed this Bench

I constructed frames to go well with the home using 2x4s, then elevated the frames with legs.

I lined the frames with 1/4″ thick plywood.

Then I trimmed it with 1×3 boards and added a 3/4″ thick plywood prime.

Watch the Quick Assemble Video

How Has this Constructed-In Bench Held Up?

We have now now this bench in a short time interval rental, and after just a few years of use by firm, it nonetheless seems to be like mannequin new!  I did assemble a model new desk for the bench that we’re nonetheless loving. We’re very happy with this mission.

Can I Assemble Any Measurement?

Positive, this bench plan is designed to be personalized match to your home.  Your 2×4 frames will determine the dimensions, and all of the items earlier that is merely measuring and lowering to go well with.

How Quite a bit Did it Value to Assemble?

For this bench, about 8 foot x 10 foot, 2 toes deep (it’s huge!!!) I used about 10 2x4x8s, 1 sheet of 1/4″ plywood, 1 sheet of three/4″ plywood, and about 10 1x3x8 boards.  I used a half a gallon of paint, screws, alot of nails and low cost hinges. Complete value was beneath $300.  Comparable sized benches are upwards of $5000!

How Prolonged Did it Take to Assemble?

Three days complete, the first day was getting provides, prepping the home, after which I obtained the benches framed up.  The second day I nearly accomplished establishing it.  The third day was painting it.

Can I Assemble at an Angle for a Consuming Nook?

Positive, you’ll nonetheless assemble the an identical method, merely go away lifeless home throughout the angled areas.  It’ll be a bit bit powerful on the trim out – it will require a compound miter seen.

Can I Assemble a Straight Bench?

Yep, even easier.  Merely assemble a single straight bench.  Nevertheless maybe keep in mind attaching to the wall behind to keep up it in place.

Can I Preserve My Baseboard Trim?

Positive, on this mission, I saved the baseboard, and simply scribed the trim spherical it.  You could take away the baseboard too.

Free Plans to Assemble this Banquette Bench

Right here is the step-by-step plans, designed to be modified as a nook bench, nook bench, window seat bench – regardless of you need!