***UPDATE***
Please check out my updated tutorial on how to build the base of this bench here
So remember waaaaay back when I shared our Master Bedroom Makeover with you all? It seems like that was ages ago, right? Well first the holidays happened and then Lucas’ first birthday so alas, here I am almost 3 months later to finally get back to sharing some of the tutorials for the many DIY projects that went into this room.
Up today is the bench at the end of the bed!
During my original design process for the One Room Challenge I hadn’t even thought about putting a bench at the end of our bed. If you may recall, that area between our giant sleigh bed and the dresser was really cramped and the dark furniture made it even worse.
However, when we took out the huge bed frame and replaced it with our DIY Upholstered Headboard we all of the sudden had soooo much space! It’s hard to tell in this picture but it’s the best that I’ve got to show you the difference.
I have always loved the way that a bench looks at the end of the bed. I feel like it sort of ties the whole space together and serves as a focal point for the room.
Since I didn’t plan for a bench in the budget I didn’t have much money to work with. And after not being able to find anything long and skinny enough online, I got creative and start dreaming up plans to make one myself. And luckily it turned out to be exactly what I envisioned!
- 1- 10ft 2×6
- 5- 8ft 2×2 Furring Strips
- Wood Screws
- Wood Filler
- Orbital Sander
- Liquid Nails
- Paint
- Medium Grit Sandpaper
- Foam Mattress Topper
- Tacky Adhesive Spray
- Extra-Loft Batting
- Staple Gun
- Fabric
- Cover Button Kit
- Upholstery Needle
- Waxed Thread
The amount of wood needed for this bench is minimal which is really nice! Just a few 2×2 furring strips which are around $2 a piece and a 2×6 which is around $6 (we had it cut down into two 5 foot pieces).
Then it was time for me to take over! I went around and filled all of the holes with wood filler.
***UPDATE***
Please check out my updated tutorial on how to build the base of this bench here