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    5 Stylish Storage Benches You Can Make Yourself

    By | At Home – Tue, Apr 17, 2012 5:23 PM EDT

    5 Stylish Benches for Sitting and Storing5 Stylish Benches for Sitting and StoringYou can never have too much chocolate...or too much home storage. Storage benches are a great way to store items, especially clothes and bedding, while also adding extra seating and style to a room. Check out these 5 great storage benches you can make yourself.









    Bookcase Bench Bookcase Bench 1. Bookcase Bench I use this style of bookcase at my house, but I'd never thought of this great idea. These bookcases are sturdy enough that you can turn them into a bench complete with storage. You might even choose some nice baskets to use underneath. Either way, it's a straightforward project that you can style to match your decor.
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    Shipping Pallet Bench Shipping Pallet Bench 2. Shipping Pallet Bench You can make a storage bench out of almost anything. Take these crafty, rustic-looking benches. They're made out of shipping pallets!
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    Wheeled Storage Bench Wheeled Storage Bench 3. Wheeled Storage Bench Move your storage where you need it with this fun bench on wheels idea. And don't forget to choose something fun for the upholstery!
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    Dresser Bench Dresser Bench 4. Dresser Bench Got an old dresser? Don't be shy about cutting it apart. You can resurrect the good parts of its design by turning it into a funky storage bench with a fresh color to match your style.
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    Vintage Suitcase BenchVintage Suitcase Bench5. Vintage Suitcase Bench I love vintage suitcase projects.The challenge for me is always finding a good vintage suitcase! When I do find them, sometimes they are too big to use for the accents I had in mind. But this is a brilliant and whimsical idea for those larger vintage suitcases!
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    - By Jen Hadfield
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