Benches, Chairs & Beds

If you're a woodworker who loves to create home furnishings that are both beautiful and practical, then you'll truly value this collection of furniture projects. Featuring 18 handsome, functional designs for you to build, each has a distinct purpose - or two! Inside the pages, you'll find a handy bench that doubles as a storage chest, a step stool that converts to a comfy kitchen seat and a fold-down bed that features a drop-leaf desk. Selected from the pages of Woodworker's Journal , these popular projects represent every furniture style from Shaker to contemporary and include detailed plans, expert instructions and helpful tips to ensure that your finished piece is a well-built, beautiful addition to your home.