It’s that super exciting time to share my DIY Rustic Wood Bench. Squeal! If you follow me on Instagram, you might have seen some of the process. The hubs and I tackled our first furniture project and partnered with Ryobi on some of our tools. Last year I asked for Ana White’s book, The Handbuilt Home and I’ve been dying to work on a project (or two) for quite some time. We finally decided on a weekend and I picked out the Rustic Bench.
Unfortunately, I’m not sharing the instructions or tutorial. This project was designed by the fabulous ladies of Shanty 2 Chic blog; however, this tutorial is only available in the book. Out of respect for their hard work, I’m encouraging you to buy The Handbuilt Home {smile}. You won’t regret it — there is so much incredible inspiration!
Here is a snapshot of the project in the book!
It gives you step by step instructions, what supplies and tools you’ll need! There’s lot of pictures too. Of course we started by picking up our wood supplies at the local Lowe’s. (Update: For this project we used a cheap lumber; however, we were very pleased with how it turned out). Ryobi provided us with a cordless drill and cordless brad nailer, we already owned the miter saw. I LOVE their ONE+ items! The drill and nailer both work with any 18V ONE+ battery. I think it’s fabulous that one battery can be used with several of their tools.
We cut all of our wood before getting started. NOTE: We found the supply list to be short one 1×3. We did the math over and over and ended up having to make a last minute run back to Lowe’s.
After gluing, nailing, drilling and screwing… the bench slowly but surely came together. Aaaand, I even got my feet wet in using the power tools.
The project took us (newbies) about 2-1/2 to 3 hours. Swoon!
The final steps were to wood putty the screw holes. I chose not to putty where we nailed. I planned to stain this bench, so I wanted the extra character those would add. I stained the bench with Minwax Provincial stain and used a satin polyurethane by Cabot. All in all we are super excited with how this Rustic Wood Bench turned out. What do you think?
We built another one in pine for our bedroom too, that one we painted: White Rustic Wood Bench. Be sure to take a looksy! Thanks so much for stopping by… and a special thanks to Ryobi for providing some of the tools that assisted us in building this fabulous bench.
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Laura Kelly says
Way to go with the power tools! LOVE the bench and your willingness to always share your creativity with others.
Mique says
Wow it’s beautiful Kelly!! One of my goals is to get more hands on and DIY- it intimidates me. But the Shanty 2 Chic girls and Ana White are so inspiring. I just need to get out there and go for it.
Kim @ Sand & Sisal says
Oh my goodness that is gorgeous! I need to make one for my home! I love my Ryobi drill, they make great tools for sure.
Kristen says
That turned out great! Love it!
Rebecca Cooper says
Gorgeous! 🙂
Recreateand decorate says
Oh my husband may have got another project added!! Love it
Ashley - Apples By Ashley says
Lovely!
Gina says
Love it!!!! I was just looking at those tools when we were at Home Depot this past weekend. Came out great Kelly!
Claire @ A Little Claireification says
Sooo awesome Kelly!! It looks beee-ah-utimus!! I hope you will come link it up – I ADORE rustic benches and need to make one to match a Pottery Barn bench we have had for over 12 years!!
xoxo
Melissa @ My Recent Favorite books says
It looks great! =)
Rachel @ Architecture of a Mom says
Kelly, it’s absolutely lovely!! I am so jealous! Please come make me a bench. 🙂
TidyMom says
What a beauty Kelly!! you guys did a fantastic job!
Jelli says
I sure wish my husband and I were more “handy.” Love this bench. It looks great, Kelly! Now, if I only owned more than a hammer and 2 screwdrivers…. (Actually can’t complain b/c our landlord lets us use his abundant supply of power tools if we know what we’re doing 🙂
Shaina says
It turned out perfect! I love the final finish on it.
TJ says
This is fabulous! Great choice of stain.
I’ve only tackled the $10 ledges so far but very tempted to get the book… do they all require numerous power tools though? I’m a bit short in that area!
Sophie says
The bench looks great for a first time project. I would use wood plugs instead of putty over the screws… and I don’t think I would ever say “power tools” and “wet feet” in the same sentence…
Ken says
I see this as my next project! With some slight alterations, this could become the computer/video table I have wanted in my bedroom.
Good Job!
Angie | Big Bear's Wife says
I do love that! That would be perfect in our living room!
Lana @ Never Enough Thyme says
Really, really pretty! I’m definitely going to buy the book.
Angelina-JoJo and Eloise says
This is BEYOND gorgeous my friend.. LOVE it and it looks like something straight out of a magazine. Awesome Job!!
xoxo
Jennifer Dawn says
What a great project! Magazine quality! I would be honored if you would link this up and join my weekly link party. Hope to see you there! http://thelifeofjenniferdawn.blogspot.com/2013/07/a-little-bird-told-me-link-party-51.html
Geneva says
Love love love – you are inspirational, no doubt. Just found your blog. I’m dying for a Ryobi cordless brad nailer like yours! and now, I just might have to get one – Shanty 2 Chic teases me with theirs on their blog all the time too. Thanks for sharing!
Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles says
Beautiful bench, I’d love one of these!!
jessica @fourgenerationsoneroof says
LOVE! Pinned to the BHG home project board 🙂
Kristine says
AMAZING!! Fantastic DIY. It looks fantastic!
Megan @ Our Pinteresting Family says
Such a beautiful bench! I love the stain color too. 🙂
carissa says
we love building with Ana White! i’m currently working on a bed and we’ve done a table and bench of hers too. great work!!!
malia says
Absolutely beautiful and inspiring!
Sharon says
Wow, Kelly! This bench turned out fantastic. I’m so impressed.
cynthia @ A Button Tufted Life... says
Fantastic project Kelly! It turned out beautiful and I love that you left it rustic and didn’t fill the nail holes… perfect for this look.
Can’t wait to see the painted one…
Pinning your brilliance!
Kathryn says
This bench is beautiful! I love how you styled it for the picture too! Gorg!
Pinning!
Julie says
Gorgeous! I love that you didn’t give it all away out of respect for the original tutorial. You guys rocked it man! Great work on the staining too. My hubby and I just stained some boards from HD to put on our wall in our living room. Love staining. It’s easier than people think. Great job Kelly! XO
Loretta | A Finn In The Kitchen says
Gorgeous! Something like this would be so perfect in my mom and dad’s sauna changing room! I adore everything Ana and Shanty 2 Chic make!
Jill Flory says
Awesome! Love this 🙂
Gretchen@BoxyColonial says
That turned out beautifully! I love the color of the stain, too…I’ve never used that one before 🙂
jamie says
this is just amazing! great work… and that book sounds wonderful
Jenn says
Just beautiful!! I always love the x beams. Thanks so much for coming out to the Inspiration Exchange. I’ll be featuring this today. Have a wonderful weekend!
Jenn xo
suburbsmama says
Gorgeous bench! If you get a chance, please link up to my linky party: http://suburbsmama.blogspot.com/2013/07/sunday-linky-18.html
Therena says
You bench is amazing! I love it…..I want one! 🙂
Susan @ Oh My! Creative says
Beautiful bench! Someday I’m going to learn how to use power tool! I featured this as party of my Whimsy Wednesday roundup features! Thanks for sharing it last week!
Brooke says
She most definitely is a beauty! I love benches! Looks like I have a new book to add to my wish list. Thanks so much for sharing. Have a wonderful weekend!
Teresa Heywood says
W-O-W! The bench looks great! You did very well! Thumbs up! http://www.waferprocess.com/
Randall says
I’m curious if the plans in the book are different than the small rustic bench plans on Ana Whites website? Yours look slightly different but I don’t want to buy the book if they are the same as the free ones online. Please let me know! Thx.
Kelly Rowe says
Hi Randall! It’s not exactly the same. The sizes of the benches are different. If you’re able to resize the plans on Ana’s blog, you should be good to go. However, the plans in the book were actually created by the Shanty2Chic ladies. I hope that helps.
Alyce says
Thanks for sharing! This looks absolutely amazing! I am downloading The Handbuilt Home right now on my Kindle and buying the materials to make this bench. Have a great weekend!
Kelly Rowe says
Yay!! You’re going to love it. Have fun.
Kelly Rowe says
Hi Alyce! I was incorrect in my first response. We used the cheapest wood on the first bench, not sure if there is a type. The second one we built (https://livelaughrowe.com/white-rustic-wood-bench/) was using pine. I apologize for the confusion.
Alyce says
What type of wood did you use for this bench?
Katie @ Upcycled Treasures says
Oh my gosh this is beautiful! We just recently got into building furniture and it’s so much fun! Seeing the final product is just so exciting 🙂 I’ve gotta add this bench to my to do list. Pinned!