The built in flip top bench seat conceals a compartment for hats scarves umbrellas and other bad weather essentials.
Build bench seat in closet.
Making the hinged seat.
Assuming you have the necessary tools on hand the materials should cost you around 70 to build a 66 x 24 bench.
The bench can include beautiful fabric padding as this built in bench seat that is lined with yellow and gray damask cushions.
Storage and seating all in one place.
Not only does that 1 overhang give the bench a nicer look but it is your handle for the lid as well.
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.
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.
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.
Jen woodhouse s slate blue entryway bench is much more than meets the eye.
The bench seat creates a convenient place to rest or to lay out your wardrobe for the day.
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.