Kitchen Nook Storage Bench DIY

Storage Benches are stylish and space saving in smaller kitchen spaces. These storage benches can also be used under windows too!  You can easily modify the dimensions to fit your space. The guide below is for reference as the exact dimensions should be cut to fit while building.

Kitchen Nook Storage Bench DIY

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Supplies

Tools

Estimated Cost: ~$100

Instructions

Step 1Building 2 x 4 Frame

  • 2 x 4 x 8 Lumber
    • 11.5 Inches (6)
    • 50  Inches (4)
    • 13.5 Inches (6)

Attach the 50″ boards to the 13.5″ boards using wood glue & 2″ wood Screws from the top and bottom (Pre-Drill Holes first before fastening ). Use 1.5″ Pocket Holes on the bottom of the frame and attach with wood glue & 2.5 inch kreg screws.

In the video you can see I built the frame differently but learned from my mistakes. I created a 3D model of how I wished I built it in the first place (see below). Its less cuts and uses less screws.

Kitchen Nook Storage Bench

Step 2Side Panels

I made my own Circular Saw Jig to cut straight lines. These are very inexpensive to make and works great!

Use 0.5″ Plywood for the exterior panels. The front and back panels measure at 16.5″ x 50″. Apply wood glue & nail down all the edges.

Step 3: Bottom Panel

As before attach the bottom panel measuring 50″x 19.5″x 0.5″ using wood glue and brad nails.

Step 4End Panels

Attach the side panels measuring 17″ x 19.5″ x  0.5″ with wood glue & brad nails.

Step 5Shaker Trim

  • 3″ x 17″ x 0.5″  (2)
  • 2.5″ x 17″ x 0.5″ (2) –> The reason one side is 0.5″ shorter is because the front Panel will have 0.5″ edge and once painted white it will blend in for a 3″ look to match the other side.
  • 3″ x 14″ x 0.5″ (4)

Use wood glue and brad nails to assemble.

  • 17″ x 3″ x 0.5″ (3)
  • 21.5 x 3″ x 0.5″ (4)

Step 6Framing the Bench Lid

To create the bench lid you will want to cut out 2.5″ x 20.25″ x 0.75″ (2) and round over the edge. Attach to the top with wood glue and brad nails. The back border piece will need to be cut to length 2.5″ x 46″ x 0.75″.

Step 7Bench Lid

Attach the bench lid with a 30″ piano hinge. The bench lid measures ~17.5 x 46″ x 0.75″. Recommend to cut to fit during the building process. A router was used to round over the edges.

Step 8:  Bench Feet

Cut (2) 3″ x 20″ x 0.75″ pieces to use as the feet for the storage bench. This is especially important if you plan to place the benches over air vents. Attach using 1.25″ wood screws and wood glue. Apply furniture felt pads to prevent floor damage. The felt pads will also level your bench.

Step 9: Hole Filling / Sanding / Paint

Fill in all your brad hole nails with caulking or wood filler before painting. Do a light sanding on all surfaces. I used a Paint Sprayer to apply white primer & paint.

Step 10Hinge Support & Soft Close Dampers

I bought these Gas Hinge Supports that hold the lid open. They were simple to install just 5 screws total (always pre-drill holes).  Then to top it off add some soft close dampers. This will help prevent the lid from slamming down.

 

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