"B" is for Bench #2

I built a windowseat bench with storage for the kids room.

This space had been occupied by a desk:

My young kids never used the desk so I moved it to the master bedroom, you can see that makeover here.

And now the much improved space:

I made the bench, similar to the entry bench here, from Ana White's plans for the easy cube bench.

I modified the size drastically.

My bench measures 37.5"w x 25.5"d x 18"h.

It's made from 3/4" plywood framed with 1x2s painted semi gloss white.

I also made the pillows and cushion which is three layers of foam mattress topper inserted into the fabric.

I used 3/8" rope for the piping on the cushion:

(Only because that's what I had and I needed a beefier piping than the 1/4" standard.)

It's not perfect or professional but it works:

And my girls like it:

One last side by side:

 

Much better use of space for small kids.

On to the next project.

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