Beth from The Kingston Home shared the most unexpected and clever DIY I’ve seen in a while.
She and her friend transformed an old, unused bathtub into a gorgeous built-in bench—and it’s definitely an eye-grabber!
Instead of ripping the tub out, they kept it in place and built a wooden frame over it, complete with a hinged lid for hidden storage.
The result is a cozy, functional bench that looks like it was always meant to be there.
I really like how they used beadboard to give it that custom, cottage-style charm.
Beth’s friend even added a plush cushion and throw pillows to make it extra inviting.
This is such a smart solution for anyone with a dated or unused tub in a guest bath or basement.
It’s also renter-friendly since the tub stays intact underneath—just in case you ever want to reverse it.
Beth walks through the entire process step-by-step, and it’s surprisingly doable even if you’re not super handy.
For her complete guide and more creative home hacks like this, check out Beth’s blog at The Kingston Home!