Build Bench Seat In Closet

This method will work for a fairly short bench.

Build bench seat in closet.

On this week s episode of red hot building amanda mertz shows you how to build an entryway bench. 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. How to build an upholstered floating bench seat in a closet. The bench can include beautiful fabric padding as this built in bench seat that is lined with yellow and gray damask cushions.

Assuming you have the necessary tools on hand the materials should cost you around 70 to build a 66 x 24 bench. The fabric bench helps create another opportunity for illuminating the gray closet island. 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. Cut a piece of wood to fit the width and desire depth of the bench then slide the wood over the brackets.

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. 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. The bench seat creates a convenient place to rest or to lay out your wardrobe for the day.