I’ve decided to build a custom bench that follows the angle of the staircase and then install hooks so they can make better use of the space for coats and backpacks.

Steps for Building a Corner Bench

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Cut list

Bench Seat – 1 @ 12" D x 26" L (miter one end at half the corner angle) Bench Seat – 1 @ 12" D x 37 ½" L (miter one end at half the corner angle and the other to follow the back wall) ¾ plywood supports – 3 @ 4" H x Cut to fit between legs and at angled end of bench Legs – 3 @ 11”D x 18” H 1x2 Trim – 3 @ 18”H 1x2 Trim – 3 @ Cut to fit the front edge of the bench Backer Board for Hooks – 1 @ 4" H x 26" L (Bevel ends at 45-degrees)

Materials

(2) ¾ x 2 x 4 plywood (2) 1 x 2 x 8 1 ¼-inch pocket hole screws 1 5/8-inch finish nails Wood glue Wood filler Primer and paint

Tools

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