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A wall-mounted bench with no visible legs — a hidden 2x4 frame screwed into studs carries a 1x6 seat top that looks like it's floating.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Side frame pieces Depth minus 2-1/4" — sized for a 16" finished seat depth. | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 13 3/4" | Pine 2x4 | ☐ |
| Back frame piece Screwed to studs along the wall. | 1 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 48" | Pine 2x4 | ☐ |
| Front frame piece | 1 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 48" | Pine 2x4 | ☐ |
| Center support Recommended for seat depths over 16" or spans over 4 ft. | 1 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 13 3/4" | Pine 2x4 | ☐ |
| Seat top boards | 3 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 48" | Pine 1x6 | ☐ |
| Front trim | 1 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 48" | Pine 1x4 | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Pine, 2x4, 8 ft Hidden wall-mounted frame. 2x3 saves depth but use 2x4 if your span exceeds 4 ft. | 2 each | ☐ |
| Pine, 1x6, 8 ft Seat top boards, joined edge to edge. | 2 each | ☐ |
| Pine, 1x4, 8 ft Front trim, and optional side/back trim. | 2 each | ☐ |
| 3" self-tapping wood screws Frame to studs — a star-bit head (SPAX, GRK, or similar) is worth it. | 1 box | ☐ |
| 1-1/4" brad nails or trim screws | 1 box | ☐ |
| Wood filler and finish | 1 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.