A custom or slim prefabricated corner bench maximizes unused perimeter space while providing hidden storage for outdoor essentials. Built flush against the house wall, the bench offers functional seating while housing parcel deliveries, garden hoses, or outdoor shoes under its lift-top seat.
Painting the bench the same color as the house siding helps it blend into the architecture, while painting it a contrasting trim color makes it a built-in focal point. The color scheme pairs crisp white or grey wood, navy cushions, and natural woven storage baskets.
Step-by-Step Creation Method
- Build or Buy to Fit: Construct or purchase a narrow box bench (14 to 16 inches deep) tailored to your porch’s specific corner dimensions.
- Apply Weather-Proof Paint: Coat the wooden bench frame in exterior-grade satin or semi-gloss paint.
- Add a Custom Bench Pad: Top the bench with a 2-inch thick exterior foam cushion covered in a washable outdoor fabric.
- Incorporate Under-Bench Baskets: Use woven plastic or seagrass bins inside the storage cavity to keep small items organized.
