12 Fabulous & Functional DIY Storage Benches For Smaller Homes

If you have a smaller home these DIY storage bench projects are for you. These storage benches have more seating space and more storage space at the same time.

If you have a smaller home these DIY storage bench projects are for you. These storage benches have more seating space and more storage space at the same time.

The biggest thing anyone with a small home needs is having enough storage space. When the area of your home is already limited, the last thing you want to do is add more items and furniture!

The great solution for small homeowners is to buy such furniture or appliances that can multitask and can pull double duty.

Such as these DIY storage bench projects given in the actual post. Why, it will give you more seating and also the storage space at the same time. These are not just limited to the entryway, you can use them at your dining table, in a kid’s room, at the foot of the bed, on the covered porch and the entry.

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This farmhouse bench with weathered finish has room for storage underneath, and is cool enough for a vintage style home, all the way through to the most contemporary space.

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Mimi at ‘Blue Roof Cabin’ turned a salvaged door into a dining room banquette! With storage! Click through to see her detailed tutorial on how she did it. Great project for a small kitchen breakfast area.

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This flip top storage bench from Ana White is a beginner building project. Her free plans estimate the finished cost at just $65. You couldn’t touch this bench for that in anystore.

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