I too made a cabinet/bench for the
salon. I used one sheet of birch plywood, 1 piece of 4 inch pine and some doors that my Dad had in his "spare"
wood pile. I don't like the doors but until I find what I want, they
work. The top smaller doors are just wide enough for silverware trays. I could put in another shelf on one side, but for now, its good. Husband says he doesn't want or need a cushion on top. Maybe sometime down the road we will get one.