Other Furniture

What good is a window seat without a cushion? Window seats are designed as a hideaway to bask in the sun, daydream or enjoy a good book. Materials can easily be found at craft and fabric stores....

Mention wooden benches and most people immediately think of a length of 2-by-12 with a couple of chunky legs underneath, or perhaps a church pew. But a wooden bench can also be a window seat, a...

Do you have an unused corner where items just stack up? Perhaps under a poorly-placed window, precluding the placement of a standard cabinet or storage unit. And if it is near a high-traffic area...

Maybe you found a great deal on a bench at a flea market or thrift store. All that bench needs now is a little TLC and it will be as good as new. Reupholstering a bench is really not too...

What do you do with a coffee table that has served its purpose to the point where it simply no longer looks good? Cup rings, scrapes and other damage can make coffee tables unattractive as they...

Building a simple kneeling meditation bench is a good way to make your meditation time more enjoyable and effective. A meditation bench allows you to kneel in a traditional fashion without resting...

A convenient spot to take a rest as you remove your coat and shoes or a place to sit under a window while reading a book, a shelf bench is a two-solutions-in-one piece of furniture. Shelf benches...

You can make an outdoor mosaic bench to place on your patio or in your garden from wood that's designed to handle the elements along with broken ceramic dishes or mosaic tiles made from porcelain,...

Staining adds a bit of color while retaining the natural grain of the wood. It also helps to preserve the life of the bench with the stain acting as a protective layer. Properly staining your...

A homemade shop bench can be put together in a short amount of time and then quickly put to use. A work bench can be placed in your garage, basement or wherever there is a need for one.

Whether framing pictures, building furniture, tearing apart small engines or just completing everyday repair and maintenance projects around the house, you can enhance almost any work space with a...

If you know how to use power tools, you can make lawn furniture or other items for you house or your yard.

A mudroom for muddy clothes and shoes helps control the dirt in the carpet and keeps all work clothes centrally located for moving to the washing machine. A mudroom bench with hooks to hang...

Want a Backless Wood Bench to sit in that favorite spot in your gazebo or on the patio for birdwatching? Here's a fast, easy, and cheap way to put the things you'll need together for a satisfying...

The type of bench you select for your home or business depends on the setting, your design preference and your storage needs. You can find benches in a variety of styles for indoor or outdoor use,...

Bookcase benches can be used to create a reading alcove, to store and display hobby or seasonal items or as a place to store and enjoy children's books and collectibles. Bookcase benches can also...

A piano bench is actually relatively easy to build. However, purchasing a preassembled piano bench may cost two, three or six times the cost of building one yourself. Whether you've got a high...

How do you know when it is time to design a home work bench? When there are recurring events that cause you to use a countertop or coffee table for something other than its intended use. There are...

An outdoor potting bench will make the task of potting up plants an even more enjoyable exercise by giving you an area to work outdoors. Being outdoors enjoying the garden is the object, so any...

A basic wooden storage bench can add a lot of style to your home while being highly functional. This project is for a simple plywood bin that can be decorated easily and is cost effective.

Any snowboarder who has been in the game for a couple years probably has a beloved board sitting in the garage, retired but still cherished for its years of service. Well, there's no better use...

Build an upholstered bench for your bedroom or entryway quickly and easily with these step by step instructions. You can find the wood related materials and supplies at your local home improvement...

The look of a wooden bench can be changed dramatically simply by stapling on a seat cover. If the finish of the bench seat is worn, scratched or simply ugly, stapling on a seat cover is much...

Make a padded storage bench for any room in your home with these step-by-step instructions. Have the wood cut to size for you at your local lumber supply and assemble your bench with a drill and a...

How to turn a headboard into an indoor bench that is both beautiful and functional.

Building a cement bench is an inexpensive way to create more seating. By creating a drawing of your plan beforehand, you will be able to better visualize and construct your bench. Once you have...

Creating a pillow top for a bench is an easy craft project that you can do in less than an hour, once you have your materials and tools. You should choose upholstery fabric that will hold up well...

If you are both short on space and short on money but need to add extra storage and additional seating to your home, bench seats are a great way to do just that. If you have an old chest lying...

Do you want extra storage space at home for clothes or other supplies that also serves as a bench for you to sit on? This article walks you through step-by-step instructions on building a simple...

Enjoy your meadow or garden with a simple wooden bench that you can build yourself. Minor carpentry skills and a few supplies are all you need to make seating for any outdoor area. These...

If you have a bathroom with a vanity, you can add a vanity bench. A bedroom's vanity can benefit from the same addition, too, especially if you want a better looking, more functional vanity bench...

Making a padded piano seat cover is much like making a large pillow except the piano seat cover will be flatter. You can make a seat cover to sit on top of the bench, or you can choose to attach...

Making a simple, yet sturdy and functional, utility bench is not as difficult nor expensive as might be imagined. For example, by using 2-by-4-inch lumber, deck screws, and OSB (oriented strand...

A wooden bench, which can be made with basic framing lumber, can be used to add extra seating to the interior or exterior of your home. Place the bench against a wall, and now you have a back rest...

If you have a bench seat or a chest with a flat wooden top, you can easily convert it into a padded bench seat with a few materials and tools. The advantage of customizing it yourself is that you...

Look around your house. It won't take long before you come to the conclusion that having more than one wood bench in your home would simplify and organize your life in beautiful ways. For...

Making a bench pad can instantly change a hard seat into a comfortable and inviting couch. This project is easy to accomplish, even by sewing novices, in just a few short hours. The pad has...

Building a workbench for those chores that need to be done is not a chore onto itself. A workbench or sitting bench can be quickly made by following some common construction practices. The...

Building a bench is not difficult. The first thing you must decide is how fancy you want your bench to be. Next you need to decide the size and type of wood you want to build with. The picture...

How to make a seat cushion for a bench

A storage bench seat can be made from a supply of scrap lumber that you might have lying around, or you can buy your material at your nearest lumber yard. Once completed the bench makes a fine...

As municipalities and federal or state park services look to revitalize and renovate their green spaces for increased citizen comfort, one of the most common improvements is to park benches. An...

Backless benches provide versatile seating for a wide variety of occasions. Use as seating around a big holiday table, extra seating for party conversation, backyard niches or as a seat to remove...

The large window in your living room seems to waste so much space underneath it, and something is surely lacking. That something could be a window bench. You don't have to scour the stores to find...

Many people would consider an old headboard as no longer useful. But these beautiful old relics have the potential to become a lovely and functional piece of furniture in your home, as a headboard...

A bed frame bench is a clever trash-to-treasure idea that is a great weekend woodworking project. That old twin bed frame that your child has outgrown can be transformed into a wonderful furniture...

Concrete is one of the most durable outdoor building materials that is available to builders and home owners alike. Because of its convenience and low maintenance properties, many people opt to...

Behold the humble bench--a versatile piece of furniture with seating for two or more people found in gardens, mud rooms and front parlor windows. Its construction is simple, its design adaptable....

Whether you're looking for a place to stowaway the kids' toys, the husband's tools or the spare linens, a storage bench makes a great choice. Storage benches provide a place to keep things neatly...

A distressed bench can be the perfect addition to a front porch, mudroom or foyer. There are so many different looks you can achieve, depending on your style. It can be naturally rustic, black and...