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My NEW “OLD” Bench!!

July 23, 2012 by Fotini Filed Under: diy, diy project, extra seating, rustic bench, rustic wood, sitting bench, wood bench 38 Comments

My husband promised to build a bench for our living room gallery wall (coming soon!). I was very surprised when I came home yesterday to him and our son building it!! He found two aged pieces of scrap wood that were perfect for this project, so that was our inspiration! Using what wood we already had, he came up with the design for the legs, based off of a specific style he was going for. It didn’t really turn out how he predicted, but we were both very pleased with the results!

Here’s what you’ll need:

  • 2 pieces of aged wood (ours came from a skid!) 4 feet by 6 inches by 1.5 inches
  • 1  8 foot piece of 2 X 3
  • 2  8 foot pieces of 2 X 4’s
  • wood screws
  • stain and polyurethane
  • chop saw and table saw
  • sander

First, sand the planks to a smooth consistency. Next, we set the planks side by side and took a measurement. Ours was about 13 inches, width wise. Measure your 2 X 3’s at about 11 inches for your support braces. You will need three. Cut 8 2 X 4’s at 18 inches. Cut 6 2 X 4’s at 3.5 inches. With the 18 inch 2 X 4’s he made a chalk mark for an angle he wanted to make for the legs, then cut with the table saw. Now you will need to measure the angled side of the 2 X 4’s to know how far in to put the braces. Screw into place. Grab the 6 2 X 4’s at 3.5 inches and screw them between your angled legs. Three on each side. These will now be your sturdy legs! Screw into your end braces. Two 2 X 4’s at a 45 degree angle, serve as an additional brace to keep the legs sturdy. You’re almost done! Start staining your piece. We did not stain the top of ours because we loved that natural look. Once you are done staining, add a thick coat, or two! of polyurethane.

And there you have it! A one- of – a – kind piece you’ll have forever! I can’t wait to add some beautiful pillows and my gallery wall to really showcase this piece!!

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Comments

  1. Sharon Stanley says

    July 25, 2012 at 1:47 am

    Wow….a woman with tools! I love it! Very cute bench…thanks for sharing. I’m here through the blog hop…do hop over and visit sometimes!

    Reply
    • Glamorous Mommy says

      July 25, 2012 at 12:46 pm

      Sharon, thank you so much for stopping by! I’m glad you checked out my latest project! I must admit, this bench was my husbands doing!! He’s quite the craftsman 🙂

      Reply
  2. Marie says

    July 25, 2012 at 1:38 pm

    The bench looks great. I love how the color turned out. Maybe it was your husband’s doing, but he couln’t have made it without your ideas. 🙂

    Reply
    • Glamorous Mommy says

      July 30, 2012 at 12:51 pm

      Marie, thank you!!

      Reply
  3. Kathryn Ferguson Griffin says

    July 25, 2012 at 10:21 pm

    Love it! Fantastic job!! Thank you for sharing this at my Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. Hope to see your prettiness again on Monday. Wishing you a grand week. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

    Reply
    • Glamorous Mommy says

      July 30, 2012 at 12:52 pm

      Thank you Kathryn!

      Reply
  4. Jeanette says

    July 26, 2012 at 3:15 am

    Great job on your bench! I need one for the foot of my bed like this one.

    Reply
    • Glamorous Mommy says

      July 30, 2012 at 12:52 pm

      Thank you! This piece is so versatile, I love it!!

      Reply
  5. Printabelle says

    July 26, 2012 at 4:55 am

    Gorgeous~! I have several places in my home that could benefit from a new old bench!

    Reply
    • Glamorous Mommy says

      July 30, 2012 at 12:53 pm

      That’s awesome! If you give it a- go, be sure to share it with us!!

      Reply
  6. Christine says

    July 26, 2012 at 11:05 am

    LOVE your new ”old” bench!! It looks really GREAT!

    Thank you so very much for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer.. From Dream To Reality!

    Reply
    • Glamorous Mommy says

      July 30, 2012 at 11:52 pm

      Thank you Christine 🙂

      Reply
  7. Donna McDine says

    July 26, 2012 at 6:06 pm

    Fantastic job! You can sell that. Easy to place anywhere. Thanks for sharing! I’m now your latest follower through MadeInaDay Blog Hop.

    Best regards,
    Donna
    Award-winning Children’s Author
    Write What Inspires You Blog

    Reply
    • Glamorous Mommy says

      July 30, 2012 at 11:53 pm

      So pleased to have you Donna, thank you!

      Reply
  8. Mary Jo says

    July 27, 2012 at 1:35 am

    I love the kids involved~ that’s how things are around our house, too!! And the bench looks like a fun thing to try! Love your blog!!

    Reply
    • Glamorous Mommy says

      July 30, 2012 at 11:53 pm

      Our little guy LOVES to help out!!

      Reply
  9. Daniela @Frugal Aint Cheap says

    July 27, 2012 at 2:14 am

    I am gathering idea for a little bench to put in our bathroom…yours looks great!

    Reply
    • Glamorous Mommy says

      July 30, 2012 at 11:53 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  10. Hani@Craftionary says

    July 27, 2012 at 4:41 pm

    YOur bench came out very well. Thanks for linking up at Friday Fun Party. Have a nice weekend. 🙂

    Reply
    • Glamorous Mommy says

      July 30, 2012 at 11:54 pm

      Thank you Hani!!

      Reply
  11. Tranae says

    July 29, 2012 at 12:04 am

    I love this. I’m also looking for stuff to reuse. I’m stopping by from the blog hop.

    Reply
    • Glamorous Mommy says

      July 30, 2012 at 11:55 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  12. Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says

    July 30, 2012 at 12:21 am

    it looks awesome! i love the warm rustic look!

    Reply
    • Glamorous Mommy says

      July 30, 2012 at 11:55 pm

      Thanks so much!

      Reply
  13. Stacey says

    July 30, 2012 at 3:53 pm

    That looks so cute! Your husband did a nice job!
    Thanks for linking up and sharing this week!
    Stacey of Embracing Change

    Reply
    • Glamorous Mommy says

      July 30, 2012 at 11:55 pm

      Thank you Stacey!

      Reply
  14. Sarah says

    July 30, 2012 at 7:11 pm

    I think it turned out awesome! I have a space behind my front door where a mini version would look great.

    If you get a chance, I would love for you to come link up your tutorial at my Pin Party.

    http://sarahdawndesigns.blogspot.com/2012/07/pintastic-monday-link-party-2.html

    Reply
    • Glamorous Mommy says

      July 30, 2012 at 11:56 pm

      Sarah, thanks for visiting!!

      Reply
  15. Michelle says

    August 1, 2012 at 7:55 am

    i love the way this turned out! it’s even more awesome that you were able to use wood you already had. i’m featuring this bench on my blog this week:
    http://www.thegildedhare.com/2012/07/get-your-craft-on-8.html

    have a good day!!

    Reply
    • Glamorous Mommy says

      August 1, 2012 at 12:51 pm

      That’s great, thank you so much!!

      Reply
  16. Heidi Fowler says

    August 2, 2012 at 4:25 pm

    Awesome job! The bench looks fantastic. Thanks so much for linking up at One Creative Weekend! I hope to see you back at the party tomorrow.

    Reply
    • Glamorous Mommy says

      August 2, 2012 at 7:55 pm

      Thanks so much 🙂

      Reply
  17. Cheerios and Lattes says

    August 3, 2012 at 3:50 am

    The bench looks amazing! Thank you for sharing this at Saturday Show and Tell. I can’t wait to see what you have for this week! I look forward to seeing you there.
    -Mackenzie
    http://www.cheeriosandlattes.com

    Reply
  18. Deana says

    August 3, 2012 at 6:39 pm

    Thanks for stopping by CountryMommaCooks and linking up at our Saturday Link and Greet Party…hope to see you again tonight : )
    Deana @ CountryMommaCooks

    Reply
  19. Anissa says

    August 7, 2012 at 11:05 pm

    The bench looks awesome…great tutorial! Your newest follower form the BLog Hop Social.
    Anissa from Chasing Hailey
    http://chasinghailey.blogspot.com/

    Reply
    • Glamorous Mommy says

      August 8, 2012 at 12:08 am

      Thank you Anissa! Checked out your blog too, your little one is just a doll!! Hope to see ya again soon 🙂

      Reply
  20. malik aayan says

    September 5, 2013 at 5:19 am

    The bench looks great! I love warm rustic look , and how the color turned out.Quality Beds and Mattresses

    Reply
  21. Divena Lachana says

    September 20, 2013 at 10:25 am

    That looks so cute! and thanks for this tutorial.BED STORE EDINBURGH

    Reply

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