Banquette building plans

I'm so excited to share with you the first glimpse at a finished space in the Loft. This is the first space that I styled up and am calling complete, even though I am still waiting on a few finishing touches like the bench cushion. To celebrate this achievement let's go step-by-step through how we built the bench (because I am beyond happy with how it turned out).

This custom-built bench offers seating, hidden storage, and a whole lot of charm.

Add classic charm to your home with this simple DIY banquette bench tutorial! Easily create the perfect dining nook for your family.

If you've always dreamed of having booth seating or a corner storage bench in your breakfast nook, you're in luck. You're going to love this detailed tutorial for how to build a banquette bench in your kitchen! #banquette #bench #seating #storage #kitchen

Optimize seating and storage with an L-shaped bench that will turn any corner into a cozy destination.

I refer to some of the things I've built as "crap" because a) It's often built from leftover materials, b) I'm more concerned with utility than a high level of finish, and c) Not knowing what to do, I often make it up as I go along. Here I'll walk...

We're off to Pensacola to visit my mom this week, but we'll be back to work on the banquette when we get home. I'm so happy with how it's coming together! We used four ($56) unfinished cabinets

Banquettes have a nostalgic charm about them. Are they right for your home though? Here's everything to consider when thinking about a kitchen banquette.

I actually got these measurements after the banquette was built because other woodworkers or DIY homeowners were asking for the information on a regular basis. I built it from a very rough sketch and less information. A clean drawing or SketchUp image is not always necessary depending on your skill level.

In this article, I'm going to teach you how to build banquette seating for your home. When I was just getting started, I came across a bunch of helpful articles online, however none of them quite described exactly what I was trying to do. Long story short, this article is the one I wish I'd had. It describes the exact process by which I built my bench seating, but also calls out opportunities for you to take your own creative license as well - because that's where all the fun is! Enjoy!