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fairscott99
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# Posted: 10 Dec 2018 02:49pm
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Checking to see if anyone has come across plans for building free-standing bench seating that have built in storage that would be used with a dining table in a small cabin. Everything I seem to find online for bench seating is built into the wall. I have a small rectangle cabin with kitchen planned for one wall and the other walls have window. So I would like a table in the middle of the room with a bench on each side that could double as storage. Hoping someone here has already devised something like this.
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Princelake
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# Posted: 10 Dec 2018 03:18pm
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I didnt build it but I have a corner unit with bench and table and it can stand freely. I can take pics and measurements so you can copy it
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fairscott99
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# Posted: 10 Dec 2018 03:35pm
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That would be great. Thank you.
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Princelake
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# Posted: 10 Dec 2018 04:53pm
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Heres a pic of the corner table. It has hinges with storage but there is no reason why yours cant go to the floor for full storage. Let me know exactly what measurements you would like.
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silverwaterlady
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# Posted: 10 Dec 2018 06:35pm
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I've seen people in magazines and home improvement shows use base cabinets as benches for seating.
Probably could find some info Online.
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rockies
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# Posted: 10 Dec 2018 07:34pm - Edited by: rockies
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One consideration for bench seating is that the seat should not be level, it should slope downwards by 5 degrees towards the seat back. Likewise, the seatback should not be perfectly vertical but angle back by 5 degrees as well. The seat surface should extend about 3 inches past the front of the bench so that the user's legs don't press against the frame.
This article shows some of the proportions necessary for comfortable seating.
https://www.woodmagazine.com/must-have-measurements-for-comfortable-seating
This drawing shows dimensions for a built-in banquet booth seat, but the same proportions and angles are applicable for a movable seat bench.
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fairscott99
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# Posted: 12 Dec 2018 01:49pm
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Thanks for the ideas everyone. Appreciate the help.
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