Vivian at ish and chi has a quick and easy tutorial for her ikea window bench seat with storage.
Window bench with drawers plans.
It s no wonder window seats are often the most loved element in a home.
What s great is a window bench does not have to be a permanent fixture.
I m sharing the diy tutorial.
A window bench with storage is the perfect way to have a permanent place to store some of those unsightly things.
How to make a diy window bench with storage.
Next attach the cabinet doors using hinges.
Robin s bench sat over an air vent so they had to direct the air flow out through the toe kick.
Once the drawers are in attach the drawer front to the drawer using 1 1 2 wood screws attach from inside of drawer through back of drawer front.
Diy storage bench bedroom.
I purchased my drawer and cabinet pulls at home depot.
They offer comfort especially with a thick cushion on top and views to the outdoors.
And they provide extra storage when fitted with drawers cabinets or a simply hinged bench.
They create a sense of coziness and security thanks to the niche that defines a window seat.
Read more about built in window seat bench plans.
In robin s room this bench is built in between two bookcases but you could build this plan as a stand along storage bench.
You can read robin s sawdust diaries here.
I love this project because they made the whole unit look like a built in by using the drawers on each.
The window bench has two storage drawers underneath the seating and has two cupboards on the sides.
Her free plans estimate the finished cost at just 65 you couldn t touch this bench for that in any store.
It doesn t have to be attached to the wall so it s perfect for a rental too.
Minimalistic design for a contemporary window seat bench made out of solid pine wood with an unpainted finish and a thick comfortable seat cushion covered in vinyl material in a light gray color.