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How to make a stylish bench on the legs in the hallway in 3 hours. Instruction + step by step photos

small bench in the hallway

Such a bench with legs will really add a little elegance to your hallway. You can argue about the functionality, from a practical point of view, the compartments are not enough, but this is already a matter of technology. But in terms of design, the design certainly wins. To make do-it-yourself bench in the hallway great skill and time is not necessary, for three hours it is quite possible to manage, well, plus time for drying.

Here are the materials you need.

From a pine board 2 x 30 cm to be cut:

4 pieces, 28 cm long for ends and long partitions
2 pieces 90 cm long for the bottom and bench seat

Buy or make 4 legs

How to make a bench on the legs in the hallway

Place the two 30 cm end pieces under the bottom 90 cm board and align the edges at right angles. Drill three evenly spaced holes to prevent wood splitting. Screw the screws through the bottom plate and into each end piece.
Measure and mark the layout lines for the two partitions on the bottom, marking 30 cm at both ends to make three compartments the same width. Mark the same pattern on the bottom board of the seat. Insert the partitions so that they are perpendicular to the seat and the bottom of the bench.
Turn the bench over so that the partitions and ends point up. Set the seat board on top, so that all edges are flat. Drill through holes and secure all partitions with screws.
Fill all screw holes filler and let the putty dry. Sand all surfaces and edges with a grinder. Wipe off the dust with a clean cloth.
Brush a layer of impregnation and wipe off excess with a rag. Then cover the bench and legs (if necessary) with several layers of varnish. Let the last layer dry during the night.
Mark the locations of the foot mounting plates 4 cm from the edges of the bench in each corner. Screw the legs with screws.
Decorate finished bench for the hallway with a pillow and you can put a basket for storing small items.

Each hallway should have a comfortable bench, if you don’t have one, it’s time to correct this annoying misunderstanding. Running to the store is not necessary and generally harmful for your wallet, just look at 30 examples in the article “Bench in the hallway. DIY, photos, step by step instructions» https://i.expert-h.com/en/lavki/skamejka-v-prihozhuy and make the furniture in the hallway yourself. What do you like more, chic upholstered bench? Or a modest shop in the style of minimalism? Or maybe a huge bench with a bunch of shoe compartments? In the article you will find a variety of options with drawings and step by step photos.