Build Bench Seat In Closet

To make the hinged seat of the built in bench we cut the seat board to size so there would be a 1 overhang on the front and the angled section.

Build bench seat in closet.

The bench seat creates a convenient place to rest or to lay out your wardrobe for the day. The bench can include beautiful fabric padding as this built in bench seat that is lined with yellow and gray damask cushions. Basically you ll screw a level frame of 2x4s into the studs adhere 3 upholstery foam and staple batting and fabric over the whole structure. Cut a piece of wood to fit the width and desire depth of the bench then slide the wood over the brackets.

Not only does that 1 overhang give the bench a nicer look but it is your handle for the lid as well. Making the hinged seat. The fabric bench helps create another opportunity for illuminating the gray closet island. Once you have your brackets mark where the studs are and then screw holes into the bracket with a metal drill bit on the marks.

The built in flip top bench seat conceals a compartment for hats scarves umbrellas and other bad weather essentials. Storage and seating all in one place. Jen woodhouse s slate blue entryway bench is much more than meets the eye. On this week s episode of red hot building amanda mertz shows you how to build an entryway bench.