Customize your new furniture

Our team is excited to build you a custom bench or table. On this page, we explain the steps you must follow to design your bench. Click the Shop tab and choose a collection as your first step.

Your options start with the style and shape of your bench, followed by measuring the length, adding design features, and finishing colors.  This page serves as a reference for each of the options we provide. Individual product pages list the options available for that product. We hope you enjoy designing your bench!

If you would like to talk to us prior to placing an order, please contact us.

Click here to learn how to measure for your bench. Be sure to watch our video on "How to Measure" (on each product page) so the finished product is perfect in your space.

Select your preferred style collection

  • Photo of a front panel from a Traditional style bench

    Traditional Style

    Our Traditional Style is our best selling collection. It is a style that goes with many types of furniture and home decorating styles.

  • Photo of a front panel from a Shaker style bench

    Shaker Style

    Our Shaker Style provides a classic look that is popular in many homes today. This style works well when adding drawers or shelving options.

  • Photo of a front panel from a Chevron style bench

    Chevron Style

    Consider the Chevron Style front with a herringbone top. The result is a distinctive bench that will become a focal point in your home.

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Select your shape

  • Photo of a straight shaker style bench with custom front drawers in the front hallway of a home

    Straight Bench

    A straight bench can be a great addition in many rooms. It's helpful for both seating and storage in the front hall or mud-room, a bench for one side of the kitchen table, or an accent piece in the family room.

  • Photo of a Traditional Style L-shape corner bench under the window of room in a customer's home

    L-Shape Bench

    The L-shape corner bench is our signature bench. It works well around a table, or where there is a wall next to a window. A corner bench often becomes a favorite sitting place to gather as a family or to enjoy in a quiet moment alone.

  • Photo of a Shaker Style U-shape bench with herringbone tops and custom drawers and a customer herringbone top square table

    U-Shape Bench

    A-U-shape bench works with an eating nook or where you have a window with a wall on each side. It can be perfect with a table in the middle or open as a fun place to gather.

  • Photo of a Traditional Style bay window seat with front vents in front of a large bay window in a customer's home

    Bay Window Seat

    Do you have a bay window that would be perfect with a window seat in front of it? Let us build the perfect one for you and your family to enjoy.

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Select your bench top

  • Photo of a Traditional

    Traditional "V" Groove Top

    The Traditional "V" Groove Top is our most popular top. It can be stained with your choice of Minwax wood stain - or painted to match your colors.

  • Photo of a Flat Painted Top displayed on a Traditional straight bench with vent legs

    Flat Painted Top

    For those wanting a painted top or wish to add their own cushion on the bench, the flat painted top can be a good option for your room.

  • Photo of a wood Herringbone Top on a Chevron style straight bench with front vents

    Herringbone Top

    The Herringbone Top can be stained in your choice of Minwax wood stain to bring out the texture and beauty of the wood top.

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Select a hinge option

  • Photo of Traditional style straight bench with lid opened so you can see traditional hinges

    Standard Hinges

    Every bench comes with strong standard hinges for a smooth close and strong support.

  • Photo of a Shaker style straight bench with open lid so you can see soft close hinges in addition to traditional hinges

    Soft-Close Hinges

    If you wish to have a slower and quieter close with your bench top, consider adding soft-close hinges to the standard hinge.

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Select your backrest option

  • Photo of Traditional L-shape corner bench with no backrest

    No Backrest

    The majority of our benches are sold without backrests, but you may want one. The base price for each bench is quoted without a backrest.

    All bay window seats are built without a backrest.

  • Straight Backrest

    The straight backrest option is 1.5" deep and 18" tall. The seat is 18" deep.

    For L-shape benches, the backrest can run behind the entire bench, or just on one side if the bench runs under a window. U-shape benches require either all backrest or no backrest.

  • Photo of an L-shape corner bench with a slanted backrest on both sides

    Slanted Backrest

    The slanted backrest is 18" tall, 4” deep at the bottom, and 2.75” deep at the top. The seat is 18" deep. Note: Adding a slanted backrest will change the total depth of the bench from 18" to 22"

    For L-shape benches, the backrest can be on the back of the entire bench or just on one side. U-shape benches require either all backrest or no backrest.

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Do you need a baseboard accommodation?

  • Photo of a straight bench without a baseboard heating accommodation. This bench sits flush to the wall.

    No baseboard accommodation

    You will not need a baseboard accommodation if your wall space where the bench will go does not have baseboard trim, if you are going to remove the existing baseboard trim behind the bench, or if you do not mind a slight space between the bench and the wall when you install the bench.

  • With baseboard accommodation

    If your wall has a baseboard trim you want to leave in place, we can cut what we call a baseboard accommoation to allow for the bench to sit flush to the wall. This is a slight modification we are happy to add if needed.

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Select your heating vent option

  • Photo of a Traditional style straight bench with no venting options.

    No vent needed

    If your bench is going on a wall without a heating vent or return, you will not need a venting option for your bench.

  • Photo of a Traditional style straight bench with vent legs.

    Floor vent legs

    One of the most popular options for spaces with a floor vent is to add floor vent legs. This allows for airflow and cleaning under the bench.

  • Photo of a Traditional style L-shape corner bench with front vents

    Vent registers on front

    If your bench is going in front of a wall vent, we recommend incorporating a front vent that will allow airflow to pass under the bench.

  • Baseboard heating vents

    If your home has baseboard heating, this option has both top vents and floor vent legs to provide easy airflow and to keep your bench from getting too hot.

    *Not available with backrest option

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Select your finishing option

  • Stain colors

    We can stain your bench top with your choice of the wood stain colors shown here.

  • Photo of Traditional style straight bench with backrest painted white with a wood-stain top

    Dual tone - white base

    Dual tone with a white base is one of our most popular options. You can select the wood stain color from the colors displayed on the left. The white base has a classic look and matches the trim in many homes.

  • Photo of custom extra-wide straight bench painted a custom blue color with a wood-stained top

    Dual tone - custom color base

    Many families choose the dual tone with a custom color to match their wall or room decorations. Select your wood stain color, and let us know your prefered paint brand and color so we can get you the match you want.

  • Photo of Traditional style straight bench painted all white on sides and top.

    All painted - solid white

    Another classic approach is an all-white bench. This can be created with a traditional "V" groove top or a flat top choice.

  • Photo of Shaker style L-shape corner bench painted all black.

    All painted - custom color

    We can also create an all painted bench in any color you choose. Just let us know the brand and color of paint you prefer.

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Select a end feature option

  • Photo of Traditional style straight bench with solid ends (no features added).

    No end feature

    You are not required to add an end feature to either end of your bench. In fact, leaving it off one or both sides increases the amount of storage space inside the bench. We have many options so you can design the bench you want.

  • Photo of Shaker Style L-shape bench with two shelves built into the end.

    End shelf

    The end shelf is perfect for books you will to display, or access frequently. You can also use it as a place for decorations or frequently used items.

  • Photo of Shaker style L-shape corner bench with an end file drawer built into the left side end panel.

    End drawer

    Need a handy file drawer in the room with your bench? We can add one to either or both ends. Be aware - it does put a handle at calf height if you are sitting on that side.

  • Photo of Traditional style straight bench painted black with a retractable two-bowl pet drawer built into the right sight end panel.

    End pet drawer

    Want a handy place for your pet drawers without having to look at them all day? This pet drawer retracts back into the bench and is hid by a matching panel not shown here.

  • Photo of a Chevron style straight bench with a large open cubbie built into the left side end.

    End cubbie

    Looking for a place for a decorative storage basket? Our end cubbie is a great way to add style and function to your room.

  • Photo of a Shaker style straight bench with two custom front drawers.

    Front drawer

    Do you prefer a storage drawer to lift-top storage? We can add front drawers to your bench. Be aware - it does put a handle at calf height on the front of your bench. The front-drawer option is only available in our Bespoke collection.

  • Photo of a Traditional style straight bench with a front retractable two-bowl pet drawer.

    Front pet drawer

    Like the idea of a pet drawer, but it would be more handy in front? We have that solution! This pet drawer retracts back into the bench and is hid by a matching front panel. The front pet drawer option is only available in our Bespoke Collection.

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