All about the chest bench

The chest is a luxurious piece of antique furniture. A practical and stylish piece of furniture can be bench chest... In this article, we will consider the features and types of a chest-bench, as well as the subtleties of creating it yourself.

Bench chest - this is an excellent solution for arranging a balcony, hallway or other room. This product performs several functions at once, namely:

• the box is used to store various things;
• the chest can be used as a bench or table;
• if you decorate such a bench, then it will become a decorative element of the decor of the room.

It is worth noting the fact that quite often this element of the interior is used as a bedside table or coffee table.... If this furniture is in the children's room, hallway or on the balcony, then it is more often used as a bench.

Today on sale presented wide range of models, among which you can find the best option for various needs. Chest shop can be located both in an apartment or house, and on the street. Many people buy such products for summer cottages. Usually garden models are made of metal. But for home use it is ideal wooden model.

If you need to purchase model for balcony, then it is imperative to take into account the dimensions of the balcony, because this thing should not interfere and take up a lot of space. It should become a stylish addition, an unusual decoration. The chest bench can be designed for the hallway... In this room, it will perform primarily a practical function, but do not forget about the decorative one.

You can decorate the interior of any room using homemade items. The chest-bench is easy to make with your own hands, decorating it in an original and effective way... First you need to prepare all the materials and tools. You can use different materials for work, but quite often novice craftsmen give preference to wood. It is worth noting that wooden chest benches look amazing. So, there are a few items to prepare.

• Edged board. Experts advise choosing boards with a thickness of 25-30 mm, since thicker elements will be heavy, and too thin material cannot boast of reliability.
• Wooden block... It is used for the construction of the frame, it is worth choosing a bar with a section of 40x40 mm, which will positively affect the reliability and strength of the future bench.
• Piano loop... With its help, the seat is fastened, and the box lid is also fixed. These hinges can be purchased at any hardware store and are inexpensive. If the product is quite long, then you should immediately stock up on several loops. They will allow you to create a model with a hinged lid.
• Self-tapping screws. This hardware is required to assemble the bench. The length of the fastener will depend on the thickness of the board. Usually the self-tapping screw is 25-30 mm longer than the board.

It is recommended to prepare a specific set of instruments.

1. A hand saw or power tool is used to cut materials. Many people prefer a jigsaw because it provides accurate and fast cutting of the board.
2. A screwdriver will allow you to screw in self-tapping screws.The bits must be of the correct configuration, usually PH2 is used to work with the tree.
3. The sander provides surface grinding. But if there is no such tool, then you can even cope with sandpaper.
4. The tape measure allows you to take measurements.

All work on the manufacture of a bench-chest is divided into preparatory and assembly.

The algorithm for performing preparatory actions is as follows.

1. First you need to decide where the product will stand. If, for example, on a balcony, then you need to measure it in order to understand what dimensions of the bench can be maximum.
2. To make it comfortable to sit on the bench, the height of the product should not be more than 60 cm, but it is advisable to make the width from 40 to 70 cm. The length of the bench can be any, but it is not recommended to exceed 3 meters.
3. After that, you need to create a sketch or diagram with basic parameters. With its help, it will be easier for you to carry out further actions.
4. It is advisable to pre-grind the board so as not to be distracted by this work during the assembly of the structure.

You need to adhere to a certain sequence of actions.

1. Cut a wooden plank for the frame. You will need 4 bars, which will be located in the corners from the inside. And you can also cut boards for each side of the future chest.
2. To assemble the walls from the sides, you need to take 2 bars, place them at a certain distance on the surface and screw them using self-tapping screws. As a result, 2 sidewalls will already be ready.
3. After that, you can proceed to fastening the sides, but it is better to do this with an assistant who will hold the necessary elements. Fastening of boards can be done both close and with slots, the main thing is neat.
4. Then the bottom should be fixed - we take 2 bars, put them from the inside and nail them with transverse boards. This option is pretty straightforward. It is necessary to arrive and support to the bottom, then it will not come into contact with the ground, which will protect it from moisture.
5. You can assemble the top cover, usually 2 boards are used, which are attached from the inside. Then you need to attach a piano hinge to the end of the lid.

For an overview of the chest bench, see the next video.