Corner Table Bench for the Kids (banquette)

Can you use additional seating for the kids? I will show you how to make a kid’s corner table bench, perfect for a corner in the dining room or playroom.

I have had a headboard and footboard in my storage shed for quite a while now. Maybe even a couple of years. It wasn’t sturdy enough to make a regular bench with the pieces. I saw a great bench at Running With Scissors, and it inspired me to make this cute little corner table bench or banquette.

I picked up this really long board—12 feet long—and had no place to store it, so I got busy making this bench and cutting this monster down to size.

Rough Design of Corner Table Bench

Using my miter saw, I cut it at a 45-degree angle and worked on making some pieces to skirt it out.

Use a Small Block to Mock up Table Legs

Because I knew I would be using 4×4 posts, I cut a small block to use as a guide.

Connect 45° Boards With Pocket Hole Screws

I connected the two pieces of board with pocket hole screws made with my Kreg Jig. Using a speed square ensures a good “square” joint.

Need more details on using a Kreg Jig? See my article How to use a Kreg Jig Pocket Hole System

The bed pieces had some pegs sticking out, so I rested the boards on them to get a “dry fit.”

Cut Corner Table Bench Legs to Size

That allowed me to measure and cut the legs to size. I marked the placement of the legs on the bottom of the seat.

Attach Corner Bench Legs With Pocket Holes and Wood Glue

I attached the 4×4 posts with pocket hole screws and Gorilla Wood Glue.

Fill in the Gap With Scrap Boards

It’s looking good, but if you look closely, you can see a gap between the seat and the bed. I filled it in with a 1×4 that I cut to size and screwed into place.

Here, you can see the 1x4s in place. If you plan ahead, you could notch your seat to fill this void.

Add an Apron or Skirt to the Corner Bench

In this picture, I have attached the front skirt on each side. I used 1x4s and attached them with pocket hole screws. You can see the two end pieces lying on the seat, with pocket holes drilled and ready to attach.

Paint Underneath of Kid’s Corner Bench

After all of that, it was ready for some primer. A piece like this is easy to paint with my Finish Max. This view of the underneath shows many construction details of building a corner bench.

Paint Red Topcoat

You can see that I used my red oops paint to paint the corner table and bench.

I think it’s perfect for a large dining room as the “kids” table. It’s great for meals and/or homework. It would also work great in a playroom for arts and crafts! If you’re handy with sewing, you could even add cushions.

I made the table from scratch; you can see it in the post DIY Kids Table.

Here are a few updated pictures:

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gail

See other fun benches here and kid furniture projects here Toddler Bench from a Bed

See my favorite Mission Style Headboard Bench with Storage-The Complete Tutorial