How To Build A Bench Seat For Kitchen Table
The bench top will have a hinged door to provide access the storage area inside the banquette.
How to build a bench seat for kitchen table. Build the frame we used 12 2 4 s to build the frame for a 12 x6 bench. Cut your 2 4 s and use a kreg jig to make vertical holes for your screws. The front edge should overhang just enough so it is easy to lift up. Use them in combination with a wooden table.
Benches may be stored easily under the table or they could be used as seating under a window when not being used for dinners. Adding a bench to a dining room table gives you more sitting space without making the room seem cluttered with more large clumsy chairs. Of course you can combine different types of seating. Benches are also great if you want to get that rustic look that picnic tables usually feature.
Make sure you choose a comfortable height for your bench. You can place a bench against the wall if your kitchen table is in a corner and then add a few extra chairs.