This post is a wee-bit overdue, I know… {face palm}. How many of you remember the fabulous DIY Rustic Wood Bench I shared back in July? That project truly made my heart sing and I even got a Facebook shout-out from Ana White herself. I was flattered to say the least.
In that post, I mentioned that we planned to make another bench in pine. If you remember that, you just got yourself some serious brownie points. Anwyho, things have been crazy insane around here, and I searched high and low for the pause button on life and, well, it’s nowhere to be found. Sigh. The good news is that I finally finished the pine bench, gave her a coat of white Annie Sloan paint, sanded her down, added a little brown paint to the edges and voila!
I knew I wanted to paint the bench white and put in our master bedroom. I was inspired by the white bench pictured (see below) in The Handbuilt Home (by Anna White). Those ladies of Shanty 2 Chic are super talented.
Bedrooms always seem to be the least on our priority lists. We have nice furniture, but as you can see — I haven’t done a whole lot with the ‘design’ elements per say. We used to have a black faux leather bench at the end of the bed. I sold it in our yard sale this past summer, knowing this bench would be the replacement. Thank God! I found it to be too dark and a bit of an eyesore. This bench brings a lighter color into the space and it’s not such a formal piece. What do you think?
I’m hoping to put a wax finish on her soon, but I have to prioritize a few things and that doesn’t even come close to the top of the list {hee-hee}. We have some other furniture projects in the planning… no promises, but eventually. I also want to give another quick shout-out to our friends at Ryobi tools, we couldn’t have made these benches without the tools you so graciously donated. Thanks again!
I hope you’re feeling inspired to create, sweet friends! Cheers.
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Colleen says
09/13/2013 at 7:46 amLove it…may even have to make one myself!
Alyson @Vintage Sunshine says
09/13/2013 at 11:38 amGorgeous! I love it. We seriously need something like this for our room. I might have to copy you. 😉 Looks great though!
nest of posies says
09/13/2013 at 12:37 pmlooks incredible!
Marissa S. says
09/13/2013 at 12:48 pmYou’re so talented Kelly! A woman after my own heart. Great job!
Deidre~ says
09/13/2013 at 4:08 pmBeautifully done! A real carpenter:)
Liz says
09/13/2013 at 4:20 pmLooks very nice, but I’m not sure it’s suited for that area and room. Sorry!
Tanya says
09/13/2013 at 4:44 pmGorgeous!! I love the light distressing on the edges, I want one! xo
megan says
09/17/2013 at 8:35 pmI loooove this Kelly! It turned out amazing! Hope you are doing great!
Ann says
09/19/2013 at 6:55 pmLooks just like the picture! You did a great job…this would make a cute entry table too!!
Lisa@ Creative Raisins says
09/19/2013 at 8:51 pmWhat a fantastic piece to add to your space. ~ Lisa
Fisherman's Wife Furniture says
09/21/2013 at 8:38 amI have been looking for a great bench for my new dining table. This is perfect. It looks amazing in your space. Great job.
rita0830 says
09/21/2013 at 9:19 pmBeautiful! You get a chance, please link up to the Suburbsmama Sunday Linky Party
Jessi @ Practically Functional says
09/22/2013 at 10:46 amWow, that bench is GORGEOUS! The white color is perfect in that room too, love it! Pinning this for sure, and thank you so much for sharing this at my link party!
Ana White Admin says
03/10/2015 at 2:03 pmBeautiful! “Brag Post of the Day” on our Facebook page!
Kelly Rowe says
03/13/2015 at 9:14 amThanks so much!! How exciting. xo