How To Build A Window Seat Bench

A built in daybed bench seat was the way to go but there weren t any standard sized cabinets or drawers that would fit perfectly.

How to build a window seat bench. If you are adding a cushion you ll want to reduce the frame height by 2 plus the height of your seat board. Then we joined the long sides front and back to the bottom and the sides. Build a window seat with side shelving for extra storage space with these simple step by step instructions from diy network s kitchen impossible.

Measure the height and width of the window bench and shelving areas image 1. Installing the faceframe is essentially the procedure. Install molding along the bottom of the seat base to hide the toekick.

Remove any baseboard from the bay window. Cut your molding to match the dimensions of the frame then attach it using 1 5 in 3 8 cm finishing nails. Apply a bead of liquid nails construction adhesive to the front of the 2x4s and nail the beadboard plywood to the 2x4s.

We used pocket holes to join together the boards. The top will not hang over the back of the window bench. Determine the height of your bench.

Measure and cut the sanded plywood to accommodate this overhang. Fill the top screw holes with wood putty and sand smooth if the top is to be painted. The top seat of the window bench will overhang both sides and the front by 2 inches.

Screw the top into place. Whether you re planning to build a window seat or personalizing a basic design optimize a spacious window setup with a seat that marries style and function. The only edge which will be visible is along the top lip so position the beadboard flush with the top of the 2x4s.