Build Bench Seat In Closet

Making the hinged seat.

Build bench seat in closet.

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

Not only does that 1 overhang give the bench a nicer look but it is your handle for the lid as well. The bench seat creates a convenient place to rest or to lay out your wardrobe for the day. Assuming you have the necessary tools on hand the materials should cost you around 70 to build a 66 x 24 bench. How to build an upholstered floating bench seat in a closet.

Storage and seating all in one place. 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. The fabric bench helps create another opportunity for illuminating the gray closet island. 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.