How to make a balcony bench

Want to add some comfy lounge-type seating to your balcony or outdoor space? Make a bench using plastic storage bins as the base, plywood and reed fencing material.

Complete resource guide for this project is available at:
http://www.engineeryourspace.com/episodes/how-to-decorate-a-small-balcony/

Remove these ads by Signing Up

Step 1: Make a base with plastic bins

Bench from plastic bins - step 1 bins.jpg

For the base of the bench, I used 4 plastic storage bins - They come in many different heights and sizes so you need find some that will work for your balcony. This is a great way to keep construction down to a minimum and also gives you some long term storage if you need it. Just make sure that you pick bins that have a solid top like this to keep the water out. I arranged them to give me an L-shaped bench.