DIY Banquette Bench with Flip Up Storage

[@heather5926]

My son built me this in our dining room and I sanded it today. It's coming along beautifully, thanks to your handy guide and tips! Thank you ever so much xxx

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

That is wonderful to hear, I'd love to see photos if you'd like to share please email [e-mail]

[@elearning9873]

I am a beginner to woodwork, the main test I have with this bundle kzbin.infoUgkxTNB_zFBSnTo_O1PqfVUwgi7ityw0JlKt is that I think that its hard to settle on a choice of the plan and outline to use as there are a large portion of them there. Nonetheless, I like the simple stride to step directions laid out there.

[@XatxiFly]

Brilliant, this is exactly the kind of thing that costs an arm and a leg in retail and I'm so grateful for your plans and great video!

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Glad to help!

[@timdales8300]

WOW! Another simple, elegant build. You got skills!!! 😍😍 I belong to the Kreg DYI group and every time someone asks for plans, we all point to Ana White!! This Thanksgiving, I'm thankful for you and your sharing of all these great plans. Thank you!

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Thank you so much, I'm thankful for this awesome community of woodworkers!

[@sharonhoare5790]

I don’t need one but it looks nice and easy. The upholsterer in me wants to make French mattresses to add another level of finish to your brilliant benches. Thank you for sharing. 👍🔨

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Sounds wonderful!

[@trevorbertram]

Hello sharon 😊How are you?

[@juliecaudill9367]

Thank you so much for all you do for us. You have given me the confidence to start wood working.

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

YAY!

[@najiakashcool6547]

Proud to see such a great result done by a professional woman!

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Thanks for watching!

[@krismarks9769]

You are a force of nature. Thanks so much for another beautiful, useful plan that someone with moderate skills can make.

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Thank you Kris!

[@kaylaleiann]

This looks amazing!!! Thank you for sharing this process and for the plans too!

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Thanks for watching!

[@mlredden]

Love it, building a non-mounted one that is pushed up against siding in my Carolina room. Planning on making my pillows since they cost so darn much. This moves along pretty fast! Thanks for the plans.

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Sounds great! I'd love to see it when you're done:)

[@TheThink5op]

Hello ! I know I am a little bit late to the party, but I just wanted to thank you very much for this detailed tutorial video and the free plans. I was able to build my own banquette thanks to you, with a little addition of an opened space on the right to put some electronic devices. It still need sanding and painting but I am very proud of the result so far !

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

That is wonderful to hear! If you'd like to share a photo feel free to email [e-mail]

[@ardiebuechner4566]

This is exactly what I was needing for our small eat in kitchen. Thanks!!

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Glad it was helpful!

[@trevorbertram]

Hello Ardie Buechner 😊 how are you?

[@julietphillips1991]

Done and dusted! Ana White magnificence!

[@pteddie6965]

I love the look of this bench project. The storage below the seats is a definite plus. I bet that the accent pillows cost as much as the rest of the project, huh? Thanks for sharing this video and for the free plans.

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Thanks so much and yes pillows are spendy...:)

[@ribbleslipscomb5171]

That is beautiful. Oh my gosh, simply beautiful.

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Thanks so much!

[@shawnise311]

You made this seem so easy! Thank you. Hopefully I can precut everything at Home Depot as I don’t have a saw

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

I would ask a local lumber yard and ask if they can ensure accurate cuts. Have fun!

[@juneritchie2498]

Gosh. I wish I needed this type of seating. It looks great!

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Thank you!

[@trevorbertram]

Hello June 😊How are you ?

[@stilcrazychris]

Wow Ana that is a really nice job you done & you make it look so easy, but I know & you know it wasn't easy to do. Hats off to you for making it look so easy. You make everything look so dang easy & I love how you explain it as you go along. That helps a lot when your doing a project. Your a very good teacher & the craftsmanship is spot on. Thanks for your free plans, I know people are great full. I know I am..... lol.... Have a wonderful weekend, God bless, Chris from Missouri

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

As always, thank you Chris!

[@eric0u812]

This looks great fast easy most people can build it . I like it great job!!!

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Glad you like it!

[@nathanpiper1346]

you make it look so simple, im doing it for sure

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Great, have fun!

[@davidnunes1207]

Awesome 👌 👏 👍, love the way you build things and come up with these great ideas 💡.

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Thanks so much 😊

[@dallionaire8947]

I subscribed. Thank you for giving the free plans and part list. That makes you miles ahead of other KZbin builders

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

My pleasure, thank you for joining us!

[@venuskirby8243]

I absolutely love ❤️ your work!!! Thank you 👍🏽

[@dawnrene3878]

Me too Venus!

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Thank you so much!

[@steegal6929]

I've been watching this video on repeat for ages. Now starting the project. Thanks for all this and wish me luck 😂😂

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

All the best, would love to see it when you're done!

[@reedwand]

Just what I was looking for, thank you - also thank you for repping, gives me confidence that I can do this! Hope mine turns out just as amazing as yours did, nice work!

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

You can do it, have fun!

[@TheFiftyQuid]

Another great build. Thank you. I only wish our windows were higher so I could get ours underneath. Alas, our windows are only 9" from the frame to the floor. I might adapt this and install by the front door so the kids can use it when they get home from school.

[@PaulLaurinD]

Great video. Gonna build this for my sunroom- long over due. Probably will be full of my kiddo toys 🧸 I’ll post a video once it’s done. In the middle of kitchen renovations ❤

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Sounds great!

[@torismith1555]

Thank you for this. I’m wanting to make one for my dinning room but not too skillful with the saw this looks very simple

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

You can do it!

[@ahmedcia212]

Ana you are super you are making everything easy

[@joannemastriana8425]

Love this! I can't wait to try it out.

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Great! Thanks for watching:)

[@AB-C1]

Fantastic build Ana! 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Thanks for watching!

[@cswatson4823]

Love itttttttttt. I am gonna add Bluetooth speakers to each end of the bench. Hidden but heard!

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

That's an amazing idea!

[@CharlotteFairchild]

I have 4 windows with a great view this would be perfect for this! Um, except I have a couch table (the kind behind the couch) in front of 2 windows and 2 metal plant shelves in front of the other two windows. I would be facing away from the beautiful view with some of these benches. You have great ideas. Have you ever heard of Jeri Landers? She is almost 70 and making a greenhouse by herself with old windows. I hope more women learn a trade like you have. I love what you make. My husband put Rev-a-Shelf in our cabinets. We are in our 60s and it makes the kitchen things more accessible for me.

[@trevorbertram]

Hello charlotte 😊 How are you?

[@crd05]

Thanks, Ana!

[@trevorbertram]

Hello carla 😊How are you ?

[@HowTosandProductReviews-lvan]

Amazing - awesome video! I'm inspired. A little wary that I don't have the staple gun and the board saw, but still I think I'm going to have to go for it.

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Thanks for watching and happy building!

[@mario3804]

Looks amazing thank you for sharing your free plans.

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Thanks for watching!

[@ahmedmosata3844]

Big like from Baghdad

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Thanks Ahmed!

[@hugobravo1509]

Love it!!!

[@deelirious]

You always make it look easy

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Thanks for watching!

[@henryskinner1092]

Thank you for another great project and video.

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

My pleasure.

[@jinjin2172]

Thanks so much for this. It is exactly what we are looking to do this very week and we are so excited to do this. We noticed that 2 things are added in the video that are not on the plans, namely, an extra half post attached to each leg (when legs are being attached to frame in video; and what looks to be an additional20" support beam at both ends of both benches at the top. We are wondering what function these provide and whether we should we include them in our design. with thanks.

[@mandyleeson1]

Another great idea. Thanks Ana.

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Thank you!

[@richardbertrand8895]

Great Job. Very Nice Banquette Bench

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Thank you!

[@gracielaherrera5809]

So easy. In my mind that protect was impossible. you make it Easy for me. Thanks

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

You are so welcome!

[@garynagle3093]

Wow. Looks great and so practical

[@HadassahHaman]

WOW!!!! You did a great job!!!!! Thx for sharing ❤

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Thanks for watching!

[@2009ELTEX]

Amazing! Thank you so much for this.

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Glad you liked it!

[@user-db9ow2gu7t]

Looks awesome!

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Thanks!

[@joeceles4453]

That's a great looking bench but I would've made 1 or 2 wall outlets on the new bench.

[@danyellerobinson5940]

Great plan, I might have made it with four smaller tops for easier access.

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

That's a great customization idea!

[@danyellerobinson5940]

@@AnaWhiteDIY Thanks.

[@georgemathew1155]

You are very talented. Thank you. One question. Why one of the post is facing different direction than the other three ? Each one on the back right side once.

[@suzannehofer2541]

It would’ve been nice if you would’ve showed how you scribed around the baseboard for us beginners that don’t know what that entails!

[@wyattselleck7236]

Brilliant ! 👍 Thank you.

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Thank you Wyatt!

[@jasonbarczak193]

Finished this project this past weekend. Love the storage, thank you for the free plans.

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Wonderul, if you'd like to share a photo you may email them to [e-mail]!

[@jasonbarczak193]

@@AnaWhiteDIY Thank you. I emailed you the pictures from my yahoo address.

[@azmanmdsalleh2009]

Finally 😂 thank you for your efforts ❤

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Thanks for watching!

[@garyb8454]

I made the exact same bench seat and have photos but I can’t find a way to add them here. It came out really good but here is my two cents. You will need a minimum of the following; Good carpentry skills Set of tools including electric saw, long level, brad nailer, screw gun, large square and a bit of common sense My biggest mistake was to assemble the two parts outside before fitting them. What I should have done was to put all the legs on with just ONE screw and then adjust them inside to make sure everything was square and level before proceeding. It would have saved me tons of headaches. The other thing is it ended up taking a total of 10 days and around $800 (I had to buy quite a few new tools). 😅

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Thanks for the feedback, we'd love to see your build! Please send photos to [e-mail]

[@livferocious3946]

So smooth!!

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Thanks!

[@thaddeusball7866]

There should never be a 2x4 in a cabinet but for diy- looks good

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Thanks for watching.:)

[@ararar99]

That looks great! I think I will give this a go. It looks renter-safe* as well, am I right? (No wall or floor drilling required*)

[@ararar99]

@AnaWhiteDIY

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Yes, can be built in place without securing to a wall.

[@chakireladraoui9331]

Good ANA

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Thanks!

[@MrLuckybug]

It is interesting that I found this video. I'm literally removing my nearly identical bench from the previous owner and replace it with a fixed top bench with drawers. For those who'd like to re-create such bench, a few cons I'd like to point out: 1. The hinges are ugly and get in the way when sitting on. You probably need to figure out a better hidden hinge solution mounted at the bottom but the bench itself is heavy. 2. When you have pillows or cushions on the top, it is super annoying to open and close for storage purpose. 3. It will leave big gaps on the bench top which makes a less appealing look. Unless you make things precise to minimize the gaps.

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Thanks for watching, we have bench with drawer plans too if you want to check it out www.ana-white.com/woodworking-projects/window-seat-drawers www.ana-white.com/woodworking-projects/mudroom-bench-easy-drawers

[@randyscrafts8575]

What the fudge Ana! Nice! Gives me an idea. Love how fast you're working. Did you burn up the floor!

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

LOL, thanks for watching!

[@karriemb4184]

Great job !! So awesome

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Thanks so much!

[@jasonhyber6311]

Solid work! Do you have a link to the screws you used?

[@trur3veal839]

Love this! Can't wait to build it. What size wood did you use for the legs?

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Thanks! Free plans with shopping list, cut list and step by step diagrams www.ana-white.com/woodworking-projects/banquette-bench-flip-storage-customizable-size-and-shape

[@sheriglow1328]

It looks great! But question about the supports in the middle. At 1: 32 seconds into the video it looks like extra supports were put in place for the lid to sit on. Wouldn't you add those as youre making the frame to screw those into place? I'm confused about that step of putting in these supports when they were not there as you were adding the top plywood trim. Also near the end of the video it seems more wood was added to the back to support the lid in the back. Are those 2×4s as well?

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Full plan showing additional supports www.ana-white.com/woodworking-projects/banquette-bench-flip-storage-customizable-size-and-shape

[@AshleighLittlewood]

This is great. Can this handle the weight of multiple people without reinforcements in the centre?

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Yes, but you can always added more support if needed.

[@annawheeler2726]

Hi! Can you share specifically which hinges you used? I am 3/4 through this project and have gone through two sets of hinges that won’t work for one reason or another. Hinges always seem to be a sticking point for me.

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

I used the most basic hinges, they look like a smaller version of house door hinges hinges. They can be surface mounted or mounted in the space between the lid and the top fixed piece. There are fancier hinges fed for sure, but this is what I did. The bench has held up very well, no problems, but we don’t use the hinge up storage constantly.

[@newcreationcoachingllc6491]

Brilliant!

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Thanks for the visit!

[@carmenmariacortesmarin2664]

Beautiful ❤️

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Thank you! 😊

[@lauriec9305]

Hello. Thanks for this tutorial. What size table did you purchase for the banquette?

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

We have built a couple of tables that work nicely with it, see dimensions in plan posts here www.ana-white.com/woodworking-projects/x-base-rectangle-pedestal-dining-table www.ana-white.com/woodworking-projects/minimalist-modern-dining-table-pedestal-round-or-square-tabletop

[@jimcooney9019]

Cool Good job

[@realred4u2]

Awesome!!! I would totally mess up that nice flooring if I built this. How did you manage to keep paint and scratches off your floor with no protection or drop cloth?😯😯😯

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Thank you. I go slow, it only looks fast in the video 😂

[@Iyvettebudgets]

Love the video! However, the link with the instructions isn’t the best. The link is flooded with ads/pop ups. Is there a pdf version?

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Please email [e-mail] and we'd be happy to send the pdf plan

[@lumorales2321]

I love this banquette. My daughter would love this in her kitchen. She has a small space for her dining area. Great Christmas present! Can anyone tell me how to download the plans? I have no idea how to do that. Blessings.

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Plans can be downloaded here www.ana-white.com/woodworking-projects/banquette-bench-flip-storage-customizable-size-and-shape

[@haileypaige1021]

What is the paint and primer in 1 product you used?

[@juliecavanagh8003]

For the legs I noticed you put reinforcement behind the leg? Is that a 2x4 scrap?

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Yes, check out the plan link where I talk about extra supports or nailers if needed www.ana-white.com/woodworking-projects/banquette-bench-flip-storage-customizable-size-and-shape

[@spicynomad]

you dont have to remove the baseboards?

[@beckywood3]

Love!!

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Thanks Becky!

[@lis819]

If I could work that fast, I’d get my 4,001 jobs done in no time!!!

[@juliecavanagh8003]

Can you tell me the measurements for 1/4 sheet? Do you rip it the same as the leg length? I want to do the same height and depth as yours. Also what are measurements for top 3/4” sheet. I want Home Depot to cut it for me. The depth is 24” but there is a 1x3 against the wall

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Here is the plan post where I show step by step how to do it, I would recommend cutting to fit once all of the framing and extra trim is done www.ana-white.com/woodworking-projects/banquette-bench-flip-storage-customizable-size-and-shape Thanks for the visit!

[@jillkaiser1747]

Love this, of course you make it look easy, I know not so much with me,but I’m gonna go for it🥺have a great Thanksgiving. Thanks for sharing.

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Building!

[@tessstewart1893]

This is great but how do you heat this room? Under every window I have heat registers. Cover those up and no heat.

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

I have seen people add vents to the front of the bench, but there are wrong and right ways to do this.

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Here's a good resource to start with prettyhandygirl.com/how-to-move-a-floor-register-in-a-window-seat/

[@adelarschmitt3222]

Muito lindo e não estou me referindo somente ao projeto

[@lanceuhde1498]

How many hours please

[@chrismazz75]

If you ever needed to replace that floor, how would that work?

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

This is not attached to the wall and could easily be removed.

[@cenmedia9002]

how i can get the measurements?

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Free plans www.ana-white.com/woodworking-projects/banquette-bench-flip-storage-customizable-size-and-shape

[@valmirarozalino]

Fantastico

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Thanks for watching!

[@sarahsmith8960]

Cost?

[@dalehopley1363]

🤩

[@morganvernie]

How long did this take you to complete?

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

A few days, thanks for watching!

[@joeceles4453]

What is the name of that red tool you use for edge banding?

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

It's an edgebanding trimmer. Thanks for the visit!

[@Whitewoodww]

Dear @AnaWhiteDIY, I'm trying to register on your website, but I'm having trouble. The site isn't sending confirmation emails or password recovery emails. Can you help me? I really appreciate your work. Thank you.

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Hello and thank you with your patience! Please email [e-mail] and we will get it fixed.

[@jessek-9scentdetectiontrai10]

👍🏼❤

[@gayleseiple1234]

I sent my email ṭo get a copy of the plans for the banquet but all I received was an email to confirm my email?????

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Please email [e-mail] and we will send the plans and help set set up an account if you'd like!

[@EdurtreG]

Que fuerte eres!

[@Baldur_1]

It was a better video without that f f speed

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Thanks for watching, appreciate the feedback.

[@antoinettegarcia2224]

Love this but this editing hurt my eyes lol

[@randyscrafts8575]

Movin around so fast I had to ask if she burnt up the floor.

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Lol, sorry, full detailed plans www.ana-white.com/woodworking-projects/banquette-bench-flip-storage-customizable-size-and-shape

[@vandalorian8777]

Hi Ana. I was wondering if plans were available for the Cabin House you built a few years ago? I tried to register on your blog but got an error “unable to send email” and I did not receive a confirmation email. My user name is Winnie2022. Thanks Gary

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Hi Gary, please email [e-mail] and we will get your account fixed. Thanks for your patience with the site! I'm sorry to inform, but we do not have plans available for the cabine house .