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    Home » DIY

    DIY Modern Farmhouse Dining Bench

    April 26, 2017 by Shara, Woodshop Diaries

    Remember how I built a modern farmhouse dining table a few weeks ago and showed you how to build your own?? Well, that was great and all, but where are you supposed to sit?! What good is a table if there are no SEATS?!

    How to Build a Modern Farmhouse Dining Table

    Luckily, I FINALLY got around to posting the how to for the matching bench. I know, right? I’m slacking. You’ve had to stand at your new table for WEEKS while I piddled around not posting the matching bench. Just kidding….I know you probably didn’t think twice about the matching bench…until now, right?

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    But, now that you know there’s a matching bench, you totally have to make one!!

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    First, I want to show you a some pictures of it, though, because I think this part is funny.

    How to build a modern farmhouse dining bench

    The good thing about this bench is it can be used anywhere and made to whatever size you need. It doesn’t even have to be a “dining bench.” I say this because I staged it as an outdoor bench because I don’t have room in my house to set up the table and bench together for nice pictures hahaha. <–that’s the funny part FYI. So, bear with me and use your imagination 🙂

    How to build a modern farmhouse bench

    How to Build a Modern Farmhouse Dining Bench

    How to Build a DIY Modern Farmhouse Dining Bench

    Now that you’ve seen it in all its glory on the front porch (I’m still laughing), go grab the how to.

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    I’m sharing the whole tutorial over on Pretty Handy Girl today as a brand new contributor! I am excited to be working with Brittany and several other very talented (how I got grouped in with them I have no idea!) contributors! You’ll see a new post from me over there once a month, so be sure to follow along!

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    I’ll be back here soon to post some more builds I’ve been busy working on AND some more fun spring projects (speaking of spring projects, don’t miss out on these: front door refresh, spring wreath, and DIY louvered planter boxes)…including how we dug up every living thing in the front yard…fun stuff.

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    But, until next time, happy building!! 🙂

    DIY Modern Farmhouse Dining Bench

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    1. Tom Clarke

      April 27, 2017 at 2:27 pm

      As a DIY woodworker and father of two daughters who along with me don’t believe in the old James Brown song “It’s a Man’s World” (other that the part that says without a woman) I am loving it that you are getting involved with Brittany and other Pretty Hand Girls. I’m looing forward to checking out some of their projects but you will always be my #1 DIYer.

      • Shara, Woodshop Diaries

        April 28, 2017 at 8:10 am

        Thanks Tom!! I always appreciate you following along 🙂 I’m glad you support women getting involved in what is traditionally considered a “man’s hobby.”

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