Kids Bench + Toy Chest + Desk

Christmas is rapidly approaching and all I can see are toys everywhere. With this space-saving multi-functional kids furniture you can clear the clutter and have a place for your kids to sit and read a book. . Here are instructions on how to build A kid's bench that has toy box storage and converts into a desk. Decorate and style it to fit your child's personality.

Here are some of the items I used in this project.

Hardware/Supplies:

• (2) 1/4in. - 28 x2 in. Hex Cap Screw
• (6) 1/4in. Flat Washers
• (2) 1/4in. x 2-5/8in. Eye Bolt with nut
• 2in. Narrow hinges
• (2) Magnetic catch with strike
• (1) Universal lid support
• 1 1/4 in pocket screws

Tools

• Kreg 24 in. Rip-Cut Aluminum Circular Saw Guide
• Speed Square
• Circular Saw
• Clamps
• Impact Driver
• Jigsaw
• Miter Saw
• Sander
• Tape Measure
• Palm Router
• Kreg Jig K5 Pocket-Hole System

I worked on this project in conjunction with Buildsomething.com in their 2018 Holiday Campaign. The complete plans with dimensions can be found at Buildsomething.com.

Cut down the plywood to size. I used sanded 3/4 in plywood for this project.

Mark out opening on the 2 side boards and front box panel. I used a cup to help round the edges.

Clamp the boards to the work surface and cut using a jig saw.

Create handles on the two side boards by drilling in to the side panels and using a router to create the opening.

Using Pocket holes assemble the base box frame of the toy box storage.

Start with the back part that will remain in place. this is where the backrest for the bench will rest when its not in a table/desk position.

Attach the hinges. Route the inside so that the hinges will allow the lid to close flush with the surface.

Round 1 side of each of the 1x2 legs boards. I just rounded it out with a sander. Attach the two 1x2 boards.

Cut the backrest in the desired curve pattern.

Attach the arms to the back rest /desk top board using pocket screws.

Using a hex cap screw anchor the arm to the toy box base.

Drill the holes to lock the back rest in place. I used simple eyebolts.

Apply wood filler to the holes and openings.

Attach a lid support bracket at the center of the toy box lid.

The support lid can make it hard to fully close. Add magnetic catches to fix this issue.

Using a router with a roundover bit round out the edges.

Sand, paint or stain. Decorate with paint or decals

Your kid will love this and so will you because the floor won't be cluttered.

For more details on this project and the complete free plans head over to ToolBox Divas for more details.