An upholstered bench is a great piece for a contemporary home: it can be used in bedrooms, entryways, bathrooms and many other spaces – literally wherever you want. If you don’t have one and don’t wanna buy it, it’s high time to take a look at the crafts we’ve gathered – these stylish benches will complement various types of interior styles.
If you’re the kind of person who obsessively collects fabrics and textiles, you’ve likely to run into the very common conundrum of how best to display your treasures on a daily basis. With this easy upholstered bench DIY, you can turn your favorite piece of fabric into a functional piece of custom furniture that’s simpler and more affordable to make than you might think. The best part? No sewing or carpentry skills are necessary—if you can use a staple gun, you’re golden. Besides, these hairpin legs are a hot furniture trend, get inspired!
DIY blue upholstered bench with hairpin legs (via blog.etsy.com).
This bench is the perfect perch for your entryway and can be made to fit any sized space. This is a perfect DIY for any home as it not only allows you to work with a variety of materials, like fabric, metals and wood, but it also serves up an equal dose of function and fashion. Comfortable seating is always needed in my home, so creating a project that allows you to make changes when you want to feature a new fabric color depending on the season or mood. Also, keep in mind that this project is totally customizable, so if vintage isn’t your style, choose a different look for the legs.
DIY coffee table transformed into a vintage bench (via www.urbanejane.com).
We couldn’t go further with no IKEA hacks, IKEA is love! This IKEA hack is a stylish and glam piece, and it’s made of VittsJO nesting tables by IKEA. This metal bench IKEA hack is the best because it serves as a modern storage unit and a comfortable seat. this DIY marble gold coffee table IKEA hack, which is very similar to this DIY hack except you add a cushion and fabric. This is really easy and you can complete this project in about 30 minutes.
DIY glam bench of an IKEA Vittsjo table (via darlingdarleen.com).
Need a comfortable bench with plenty of storage space? Then this tutorial is right what you need! This storage solution doubles as a seating area and it will easily accommodate all the toys your kids have or any other items. The craft involves IKEA Sektion cabinets and leather pulls for a clean and contemporary look.
DIY upholstered bench with plenty of storage made of IKEA Sektion cabinets (via witanddelight.com).
Here’s a project for those who have a farmhouse or rustic meets vintage interior. This beautiful vintage wooden bench features an open storage space and cool printed upholstery. Such a piece will be a perfect solution for a shabby chic or vintage space. The tutorial will tell you how to make the whole piece of wood and it will take some time but the result is very stylish and cool.
DIY vintage white bench with printed upholstery (via abbottsathome.com).
This project really surprised me showing how differently things may look after a good refresh. An old and boring farmhouse-style bench is turned into a chic and modern solution on taller legs – exactly what you need for your entryway! The seat is upholstered with printed blue fabric and is placed on taller legs, though there is no additional space storage, it looks cool and is comfy.
DIY bench makeover into a chic bench with tall legs (via oheverythinghandmade.com).
Here’s a super stylish entryway bench, which is upholstered with bright orange fabric and will make a statement in any contemporary interior, especially a neutral one. This bench makes a great entryway seat, coffee table, or resting spot for the foot of a bed. I love that it’s a waterfall bench, which means that it’s fully covered with a single piece of fabric and it brings an edgy touch to the space.
DIY bright upholstered waterfall bench (via abeautifulmess.com).
It’s about time to create something really cozy and rustic, and this is a DIY upholstered X bench! I love its original aesthetics with a refined vintage feel! Originally it was made for a chic rustic bathroom but this would also be a wonderful addition to any bedroom or family room. You could make this bench longer or shorter, but if you want to make it taller, or wider, you will have to adjust the length of the legs and the angle at which they are cut.
DIY upholstered X leg bench with plaid upholstery (via www.twelveonmain.com).
This chic bench was originally made as an additional seating for the dining room but of course you may use it in various ways. It’s pretty long, so if its’ too much, you can customize its size. I totally enjoy the combo of vintage wooden legs and bright printed fabric that it shows off. If you love them, too, make one yourself!
DIY vintage bench with modern upholstery (via www.thechroniclesofhome.com).
Here’s another gorgeous seating solution for a dining room – an amazing tufted bench with contrasting legs that will bring a refined touch to any pace where you use it. I love its super soft seat and the tufted look is really timeless. Get inspired!
DIY comfy tufted bench with contrasting legs (via www.remodelaholic.com).