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Upholstered Storage Bench
Add more storage for shoes, blankets, games and more with this simple storage bench.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- 3.8–7.3 hours
- Cost
- $$$
Cut list
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legs | 4 | 1" × 1" × 17" | — | ☐ |
| Side tops | 2 | 1" × 1" × 19" | — | ☐ |
| Side bottoms | 2 | 1" × 1" × 16" | — | ☐ |
| Front/back top & bottom | 4 | 1" × 1" × 45" | — | ☐ |
| Side slats | 6 | 3/4" × 3" × 16" | — | ☐ |
| Small side slats | 2 | 3/4" × 1" × 16" | — | ☐ |
| Front/back slats | 6 | 3/4" × 3" × 45" | — | ☐ |
| Bottom | 3 | 3/4" × 5" × 45" | — | ☐ |
| Bottom supports | 2 | 3/4" × 1" × 16" | — | ☐ |
| Top | 1 | 3/4" × 19" × 44" | — | ☐ |
Materials
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Board, 2x2 96" | 4 board | ☐ |
| Board, 1x4 96" | 5 board | ☐ |
| Board, 1x2 72" | 1 board | ☐ |
| Board, 1x6 48" | 3 board | ☐ |
| Plywood, 3/4" Thick Quarter Sheet | 1 board | ☐ |
| 2 1/2" pocket hole screws | 24 each | ☐ |
| 1 1/4" pocket hole screws | 66 each | ☐ |
| 3" hinges | 2 each | ☐ |
| 1" thick foam (44 1/2" x 19 1/4") | 1 each | ☐ |
| 3/4 yard quilt batting (54" wide) | 1 each | ☐ |
| 3/4 yard faux leather (54" wide) | 1 each | ☐ |
| Light duty staples | 100 each | ☐ |
| 3/8" joining dowels | 4 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 1 each | ☐ |
| 3/4" #6 screws | 12 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.