Build: Upholstered Wood Storage Stool

1Build the box

Tools

Drill / Driver
Pocket Hole Jig

Materials

1x12 project panel, 6 ft
Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4"

Build the box sides and front/back into a square frame using 3/4" pocket holes and 1-1/4" pocket hole screws.

2Attach the bottom

Tools

Brad Nailer
Staple Gun

Materials

3/4" project panel, 18 in x 18 in (top and bottom)
Staples, 5/8" and 1-1/4"
Wood glue

Attach the bottom panel with nails or staples and wood glue.

3Attach caster wheels

Tools

Drill / Driver

Materials

Caster wheels, 2 in, two locking
Screws, 3/4", to fit casters if not supplied

Attach caster wheels to the bottom of the box, using at least two locking casters if the stool will double as a step stool.

4Upholster the top

Tools

Staple Gun

Materials

Foam, 2 in thick, 16 in x 16 in
Upholstery fabric, 24 in x 24 in minimum, batting recommended if thin
Industrial strength velcro
Staples, 5/8" and 1-1/4"

Wrap the foam and fabric around the 3/4" plywood top panel, stapling the fabric underneath. Attach the upholstered top panel to the box top with industrial strength velcro.

5Finish

Tools

Random Orbit Sander

Sand any exposed wood surfaces before upholstering, and finish the box exterior as desired.