Regular 2 inch cushions compress to 1 inch so you can leave bench height the same or reduce it by an inch according to your preference.
Mudroom bench seat height.
Firmer higher quality cushions compress less so reduce bench height accordingly.
Although the average bench height is 18 inches some storage benches can be slightly taller.
Of course if everyone using the shower is very tall you may consider going higher but as a basic point the height of your shower bench probably won t differ a whole lot from the height of an outdoor bench.
Between 16 on the short side and 18 on the high side.
If you have a baseboard measure its height then rip that amount off one of the longer pieces.
The bench seat starts with an open bottom plywood box.
If you intend to install or use a seat cushion you need to lower the height of the bench to achieve the desired seating height.
Two at 69 inches and two at 15 inches.
Cut the strips into panels.
These extra inches allow you to fit an ample amount of items inside it but still sit comfortably.
A shoe storage bench for example can stand closer to 19 or 20 inches tall.
Note that older toilets are around 15 h and comfort height toilets are 17 19 h for comparison.
For planning purposes the bench height should be the same as a dining room chair which is typically 18 h with a top that is 3 4 1 1 2 thick.
To make the four sides of the box rip two 16 inch strips from a sheet of 3 4 inch plywood using a circular saw.