I am showing an older corner bench headboard project. You haven't seen this one, because I haven't featured it. There aren't any “in progress” pictures, but it's pretty easy to see how it's made.
The corner bench was made from a full size headboard.
I still have the foot board in my stash. However the foot board has a small wooden piece that runs horizontally across the bottom with only a large spindle above it. Cathy and I tried to make a bench out of it, but we couldn’t figure it out. Perhaps I can part it out to make some of these spindle candlesticks and more. The posts look just like the ones on this headboard.
If you want to see how to make a corner bench, check out my how to make a corner bench out of a headboard tutorial.
How to Make a Corner Bench
- Cut the headboard in half, minus the thickness of the wood. When butting the two pieces together, one side needs to be about Ā¾ inches shorter than the other to make the two pieces equal in size.
- Connect the two pieces together by screwing the shorter side to the longer side.
- You will need a back leg, either a bed leg, 2x4 or 4x4. Attach this leg about 2 inches up on the back corner.
- Use a 2x4 across the front.
- Plywood makes a great seat.
- The seat will rest on the front 2x4 in the front and the leg in the back corner.
Making a corner bench out of a full size or queen size headboard is a great option. A full sized bench can be very heavy and awkward to move. However, when you cut the large headboard in half, it's much easier to move by yourself.
The trickiest part of making a corner bench is probably getting the triangle seat correct.
See my favorite Mission Style Headboard Bench with Storage-The Complete Tutorial
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Gail Wilson is the author and mastermind behind My Repurposed Life. She is obsessed with finding potential in unexpected places and believes that with a little hard work and imagination, any old thing can be made useful again, including herself!
Gail reinvented herself during a midlife crisis and has found purpose again. She hopes you will find new ideas for old things and pick up a few tools along the way.
Candy
I know this is an old post, but I've just come across it. I love bed benches and this is soooo different. Thanks for sharing. Im new to blogland, only 2 weeks in.......soooo, COME VISIT ME!!!
Jaime Shackford
LOVE it! I am thrilled to see others repurposing furniture into their own creations. I have done a few myself. Now you have inspired me to do more š
~Jaime
http://okla-home-a.blogspot.com/
Miss Mustard Seed
It looks so cool! How creative to turn it into a little corner bench. I love how it turned out.
Amy @ peppertowne.com
What a great idea, so unique.
Tracy's Trinkets and Treasures
I love your corner bench. Just in time for spring.
Karyn @ Candarbry Garden
Gail, you are like the energizer bunny! You just keep going and going and going! I have been neglecting the blogland this week, so I had alot to catch up on. Your bench, birdbath, jute balls, painted vase, BRILLIANT!
Paddywack Designs
I love the bench, great use of a hohum headboard to make something terrific.
Dawn
Oh dear, I adore that bench, I'm so jealous of your builders talent. That thing would take me weeks to do, just trying to make cuts. I definitely think you should part out the footboard, but then again, I'm addicted to pictures of your candlesticks too!!! Hang in there with the sale, I hope it turns out to be worth all the hassle you are going through!
Megandvd@Beauty in the Attempt
Uber cute!! And in a corner?? You are so smart. Hope the yard went well...oh..I AM DONE!!!! Want to get together someday during the week and play? š
Cheers~
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Treasia Stepp
I've never thought of a corner bench but this is perfect. It's gorgeous.
Sylvia (at) Lily's Pad and Petals
WOW how innovative ! Great job.
Debilou~Mississippi Mama
i love your corner benches,, good luck on your sale, wish I was close enough to come, I LOVE YARD SALES!
Lamp Tramp
The bench is adorable, love it!
Marla at Always Nesting
Adorable.
Marla at Always Nesting
Adorable.
Rory-The Greentiques Solution Guy
Nice looking bench. I have been looking for something to do with an old headboard I have in the garage. It is mohogany and I have been struggling with ideas for it. Thank you for the post.
Rory
http://thegreentiquessolution.blogspot.com/
Atticmag
We finally have some sun here too. Hope you sale goes well. That's a unique bench that would work well in many places. Hope you will have time to come take our tour of the Architectural Digest Home Design show. -- Jane F
Pam
Always love your benches. Best of luck on the sale. I don't mind going to them but I hate having them.