Built-In Banquette Tutorial
by
Ashley@Biggerthanthethreeofus
(IC: blogger)
16 Materials
$225
2 Weeks
Medium
We had a lonely wall in our kitchen that could really use something special. So, we decided to build a banquette and have it span the whole wall. It totally transformed the space.
It was a simple build and really could be accomplished over the course of two weekends. We drug it on (like usual) but if you really go on it.. then you could definitely have it completed over the course of the two weekends.
*More pictures of each step can be found on my blog.
It was a simple build and really could be accomplished over the course of two weekends. We drug it on (like usual) but if you really go on it.. then you could definitely have it completed over the course of the two weekends.
*More pictures of each step can be found on my blog.
DIY Banquette in Kitchen
Step 2: Cut 2x4 Frame
Measure your wall. If you do not have a bump out or any irregularities, then cut (4) 2x4's to 1 inch shorter than your wall length. *We have a bump out so our back pieces (2) were cut to 123 (1 inch shorter than our wall of 124 inches) and our front 2 pieces were cut to 133.5 inches (about one foot shorter than the front span of the area).
Step 4: Attach Supports
On each of your upright supports, use the Kreg jig to make holes to attach the screws on the support to the bottom 2x4. It's also good to use wood glue on these because the slanted screws (from the Kreg jig are not as strong as vertical screws would be).
Step 5: Cut Top Supports and Attach
Step 6: Measure the Top and Have it Cut
Step 7: Troubleshoot any Issues
Step 8: Upholster
Step 9: Finish Front and Sides
BEFORE:
After:
I really love how it turned out and it's so functional. If I could change one thing, it might have been to go with a little better quality front/sides. When the sun is in full-force in our kitchen, you can see variations in the paint. But, really that's being super picky. Otherwise, I really adore it.
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Published January 1st, 2016 9:40 AM
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Linda Deimer Wittich on Feb 02, 2019
good job i love it want to build a smaller one at our houseboat and also you have inspired me to paint my doors dark gray like yours,,,,,,
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Bcfatbroad on Jul 06, 2019
If you are really bumed out by the variations in the paint then just take feather duster and touch up paint with another color. to give it a second color blend.
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Why does the before & after picture look like the bench is in a totally different room????
Somewhere in that process you put shiplap on the wall too? Beautiful project!
Are planing to create so storages (basques) under the bench??