Diy Reading Nook Bench

See how she diyed it for cheap without cutting too many corners.

Diy reading nook bench.

Faced with an awkwardly sized staircase landing this blogger transformed the drop spot into a diy reading nook destination. The overall dimensions of this bench are 49 5 w x 15 75 d x 19 25 h. Cut the footboard in half to use the halves as armrests. Consider building a custom bench in a corner or a small walled in.

Measure and cut the front panel. This custom reading nook is the perfect place to curl up with a good book or just to daydream. Make storage box lid seat. This right here is a really nice bench with a classical and stylish design.

We used old 2 4 wood leftover from our garage project a few years ago and some 3 deck screws to make the sturdy base. Sand and paint or stain the wood to get the design you. Optionally add hinges to the top instead of using screws to attach it for it to serve as the lid. I envisioned my nook with a built in desk on the left side and a built in bench on the right side.

It s made out of wood and has a dark brown finish and it s topped with a cushioned seat covered in faux leather with button tufting. Use 2 4 wood and 3 4 thick plywood to create the bench frame. Follow their thorough step by step window bench seat building guide and see how it turns out. November 28 2018 riverside retreat diy projects.

Hang up shaped box inside reading nook. It seems so natural to the room that you almost wouldn t guess it s not built in but the window seat reading nook in the living room of annie emma and francesca s toronto apartment was a completely diy affair created from a storage bench smart thinking cradled by two bookshelves. It offers another fun place for the whole family and adds value to your home. Measure the front and the sides of your bench frame our baseboard was sticking out so i cut the shape of it out with a table saw leftover baseboard always comes in handy we used 1 sheet of 3 4 inch plywood and i had some scrap wood for the sides you also need some trim to give the bench a.

Start hanging shiplap on wall. Build side panels of storage box. This way the bench. We figured we should start with the bench as it had the biggest footprint.

Mark wall for seat height. Start building box storage opening. This post is a paid collaboration with lowe s home improvement. This medium to advanced level diy window bench seat reading nook project was made by jenna and lucas from jenna sue design.