How to build a breakfast nook bench with storage. Locate and mark studs in wall. Cut 24s to desired length for bench minus 15 inches and attach to wall for upper and lower frame work with proper screws to studs. You can even make a breakfast nook by yourself. If you are more creative you can make a cushioned bench storage within your nook.
I have made the google sketch file available f. Making a breakfast nook w storage kitchen table. In this video i build a simple breakfast nook and kitchen table out of 2x4 plywood and pine 1x4 from home depot. This popular addition for your home is easy to build and you will have more benefits of it.
I first removed the trim from the wall so i could reuse it on the front of the box later to make the bench match the rest of the kitchen. I like to share with you how to build a kitchen nook bench when your kitchen lacks of seatingtherefore we decided to build a diy breakfast nook. This simple design can be easily scaled and made bigger or smaller to fit your space. We can all agree that they are rather a luxury in a home mostly because if you have a breakfast nook you likely have a formal dining room as well.
The space was an empty void in the corner of our kitchen so i decided to fill with a functional seating and eating space. Here we had an ac vent to redirect. This piece was for a client who chose to finish stain the wood on their own. I used spax 3 construction screws.
Take note of any obstacles you may need to work around. The 15 inches is to account for the inch shiplap on the ends for the bench. Take measurements of the potential seating area. That way you will have an extra storage for your kitchen and a wonderful cozy place for breakfast or coffee.
How to build a breakfast nook bench with storage. We decided to take off the old baseboards and repurpose them to use for the front trim of the seating area.