The hinged seat of this hall bench lifts for access to a lower compartment which holds blankets, umbrellas and mittens. The upper compartment provides a place for your phone and keys. For a nostalgic nod to the past, the tilt down door could keep the phone book out of sight. Wait... do they still print phone books?!? The bench provides a comfortable place to sit while talking to friends on the phone or at the very least, allow you to put on your boots or shoes. This woodworking plan provides full size illustrations, exploded view diagrams and instructions to make the projects shown.
This pine bench is decorated with heart and wheat cut outs. As an option you could leave that out or pattern your own design. The bench is 36 inches long. The narrow design is ideal for a hall or entryway. The seat is hinged to allow for storage underneath.
The flying angels and peace dove really make this project stand out. The hinged top will provide quick access to a storage compartment. The narrow 9 inch deep size fits in most entryways. It looks beautiful in oak with figures cut from 1/4 inch thick maple. This woodworking plan provides full size illustrations.
The hinged seat of this hall bench lifts for access to a lower compartment which holds blankets, umbrellas and mittens. The upper compartment provides a place for your phone and keys. The tilt down door keeps the phone book out of sight. Wait... do they still print phone books?!?
The hinged seat opens to reveal a generous storage compartment for umbrellas and gloves. The plan shows a simple method of upholstering the panels in the seat and back. It also includes patterns showing how to add arm rests to the bench if desired.
Features a built-in chair so you can sit down and take off your shoes or boots. Decorative coat hooks let you hang up your coat and hat. Handy mirror so you can make sure you are looking your best. Compact design takes up very little floor space in hall or entryway.
A sturdy bench for the end of the bed, or place it in the entry way for a place to sit when changing shoes or boots. Large drawer provides lots of storage. This woodworking plan provides full size illustrations, exploded view diagrams and instructions to make the project shown.
The classic raised panels on this tall-back bench help it fit into many decorating schemes. If you don't like the look of new construction we bought our 32 inch oak door at a home center, you could b...
Liven up an entry or hallway with the classic, dual purpose bench. Take a seat when taking off your boots, then use it as a handy storage for mittens, scarves, and other outerwear. You can stain it to...
Looking for a place to perch while you remove street shoes and ease into slippers? Here is a down-home bench that is as good-looking as it is practical. Our design combines straightforward stub-tenon...
Keep coats, hats, shoes, and other items close at hand with these easy-to-build projects. You can make these matching pieces using inexpensive wood available at you local home center. Depending ...