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.
You would make this bench by cutting the headboard in half, minus the thickness of the wood. When butting the two pieces together, one side needs to be about 3/4 inches shorter than the other to make the two pieces equal in width.
We screwed about 6-7 screws in the top (back) part of this corner bench. It has a 2×4 that runs across the front to connect the two posts. We used a random (extra) leg in the back. A free piece of 1/2 inch plywood makes up the seat. It’s probably one of my favorite benches to date.
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.
Gail
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Candy says
February 19, 2012 at 1:44 amI 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 says
March 12, 2011 at 2:33 pmLOVE 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 🙂
~Jaime
http://okla-home-a.blogspot.com/
Miss Mustard Seed says
April 1, 2010 at 4:59 pmIt looks so cool! How creative to turn it into a little corner bench. I love how it turned out.
Amy @ peppertowne.com says
March 22, 2010 at 9:11 pmWhat a great idea, so unique.
Tracy's Trinkets and Treasures says
March 22, 2010 at 2:39 amI love your corner bench. Just in time for spring.
Karyn @ Candarbry Garden says
March 20, 2010 at 4:32 pmGail, 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 says
March 20, 2010 at 1:14 pmI love the bench, great use of a hohum headboard to make something terrific.
Dawn says
March 20, 2010 at 3:34 amOh 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 says
March 19, 2010 at 8:16 pmUber 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? 🙂
Cheers~
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Treasia Stepp says
March 19, 2010 at 7:11 pmI’ve never thought of a corner bench but this is perfect. It’s gorgeous.
Sylvia (at) Lily's Pad and Petals says
March 19, 2010 at 6:40 pmWOW how innovative ! Great job.
Debilou~Mississippi Mama says
March 19, 2010 at 5:06 pmi love your corner benches,, good luck on your sale, wish I was close enough to come, I LOVE YARD SALES!
Lamp Tramp says
March 19, 2010 at 4:03 pmThe bench is adorable, love it!
Marla at Always Nesting says
March 19, 2010 at 1:55 pmAdorable.
Marla at Always Nesting says
March 19, 2010 at 1:55 pmAdorable.
Rory-The Greentiques Solution Guy says
March 19, 2010 at 1:47 pmNice 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 says
March 19, 2010 at 1:25 pmWe 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 says
March 19, 2010 at 12:56 pmAlways love your benches. Best of luck on the sale. I don’t mind going to them but I hate having them.