Illuminated Benches and Faux Fur Ottomans

Illuminated Bench

Satin Seating

Materials:

two pieces of medium density fiberboard (MDF) cut to 60"h x 18"w - front of bench
two pieces of MDF cut to 18"h x 15"w - sides of bench
three pieces of MDF cut to 18"w x 15"w - center supports of bench
one piece of MDF cut to 60"h x 15"w - top of bench
2"w MDF trim pieces
5 1/2" x 50" piece of acrylic
3/4" sheets of MDF
2'x4'x8' pieces of wood
brad nails
wood glue
wood filler
paint
lighting gel
battery-powered utility light

Tools:

tape measure
table saw
jigsaw
nail gun
power sander
paint roller

Steps:

Figure A

1. Glue and nail the front, back and two sides together to form a box (figure A).

Figure B

2. Using a jigsaw, cut out a thin rectangle in the middle of the center supports. This will form a "U" leaving four inches on each side and four inches on the bottom (figure B).

Figure C

3. Nail and glue the center supports into the box vertically, spacing them 18" apart from one another (figure C).

Figure D

4. Cut one piece of MDF to 6"w x 40"h to serve as the shelf for the utility light.
5. Glue and nail the shelf horizontally in the "U" of the supports.
6. Cut the 2x4x8 into six 16-inch pieces and nail and glue them into each corner (and in the middle) extending four inches from the bottom to serve as the legs (figure D).

Figure E

7. Using a jigsaw, cut out a 5 1/2"w x 50"h rectangle out of the center of the top piece (figure E).

Figure F

8. Glue and nail two-inch-wide trim pieces to the underside of the top piece (surrounding the cutout), creating a lip to hold the acrylic (figure F).

Figure G

9. Glue and nail the top piece to the bench.
10. Sand the edges (figure G).

Figure H

11. Paint the entire bench (figure H).

Figure I

12. Add a battery-powered light to the shelf and cover with a lighting gel (figure I).
13. Insert the acrylic into the top.
Ottoman and Cover
Materials:
ottoman
white satin fabric
white fur fabric
thread
Tools:
sewing machine
fabric scissors
Steps:

Figure J

1. Cut a square piece of fur just larger than the ottoman top (figure J).
2. Cut four pieces of white satin just larger than the sides of the ottoman.

Figure K

3. Sew the fabrics together inside out so you don't have a visible seam (figure K).
4. Turn the fabric right side out and cover the ottoman.
Bench Cover
Materials:
3" thick foam (60"w x 15"h)
white satin fabric
white fur fabric
Tools:
sewing machine
thread
needle
Steps:
1. Cut a piece of fur fabric slightly larger than the piece of foam.

Figure L

2. Cut pieces of the satin material to cover the sides and bottom of the foam.3. Sew the pieces together (inside out to avoid a visible seam) to make a sleeve for the foam (figure K).
4. After turning the cover right side out, insert the foam into the cover.
5. Hand-sew the last edge of the cover closed (figure L).

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