DIY Tutorial: A Table Becomes A Bench
I was slowly cleaning out the remaining stuff in my garage last weekend,
This started me thinking, could I turn that table into a bench?
I measured, measured again and then just decided to go for it!
My entry way went from this…
to this!
It was a pretty easy process,
so I am sharing all the details with you.
(Just in case you are like me with an old table sitting in your garage!)
First step: measure the amount I need to cut out.
The Pottery Barn bench is 14.5″ wide,
so I needed to remove 11″ from the middle.
To me, painters tape seemed like the best way
to make my measurements and give me a guide to follow while cutting.
Second step: time to cut.
I used a jigsaw because I thought it would give me the most control.
(If I had a do-over though, I think I would’ve used my circular saw instead.)
Third step: place my brackets underneath.
I pre-drilled all my screws and screwed all the brackets to one half first.
Fourth step: add the liquid nails between both halves.
I then placed them together and began screwing in the other sides of the brackets
to secure the bench.
Fifth step: repair the crack.
Yes, I wish this table would have magically just melted together
but since that wasn’t going to happen…
I used wood filler to repair the gap.
Sixth step: sand that baby down.
Smooth like butter! 🙂
Seven step: time to measure and cut the legs.
The Pottery Barn bench was 18″ in height,
so I made my bench the same.
Now that the bench is completely assembled…
it’s time for the final step: paint.
I used Rust-Oleum Heirloom White spray paint.
I love how it turned out…
My hubby said he liked the bench because it
centered the photo gallery.
(You can read all about my new wall gallery here.)
I think he is right and I’m not afraid to admit it. This time. 😉
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Wow! This looks terrific. I can’t believe how well you made it look like one solid piece!
Amazing project it looks like a million! And love your wall gallery, so great idea! Have a wonderful Day and thank you so much for sharing.
The bench turned out great, and it doesn’t look that involved to make. Awesome! Following you from SITS sharefest. Have a great weekend.
Carolina
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I love this idea! I’m off to look for an old table to convert. Thanks for the idea!
Amazing! I am unfortunately not very handy 🙁 – it looks awesome. I am here visiting from SITS ~ Bea
Wow! That is so cool, I love seeing creations like this… especially because I am just not able to really do them myself. So cool, it looks fantastic! Thanks for sharing… some inspiration today 😉
This seals the deal…I need to learn how to use power tools. Amazing!
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Wow! Too fun … and you make it look easy!
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Great job! The bench really anchors your photo display… looks lovely! Following from the Saturday Sharefest 🙂
Wow looks awesome!! Visiting from SITS!
What a great project! Love the way it looks! Visiting from SITS!
What great inspiration. Much cheaper than Pottery Barn too! Would love for you to come visit my Get Social Sunday link party and show off your awesome blog!
http://alivedinhome.blogspot.com/2012/08/get-social-sunday_18.html
I love this! Only wish I had a wood table lurking in cellar. Have you seen the dressers made into benches on Pinterest? I want to try that.
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Oh wow! That looks fanTAStic! Furniture projects intimidate me, but this looks sooo good! I’d be thrilled if you’d share it here:
http://oneartmama.blogspot.com/2012/08/shine-on-fridays-41-and-giveaway.html
fabulous! that space was just waiting for this to be made!
You are so clever to re-purpose that unused table into a replica of the expensive piece. It looks great and really adds a nice touch to your entry.
great job love the bench
I do actually have a table just like yours! My wheels are turning now… Thanks!
Looks great!!
Very nice – I think the only change I would make is to have one large piece of artwork rather than numerous small ones at the end of the landing.
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I love this! I’m amazed at your talent! I’d love for you to share this post at my Twirl & Take a Bow party at http://www.houseontheway.com. It’s today through Sunday. Hope you can stop by!
Leslie
Oh, My! That is perfect! Thank you for sharing. Visiting from Primp. Would love it if you would share this at my Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com/2012/08/make-it-pretty-monday-week-11.html Hope to see you at the bash! Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
Very nice job!!
You did an amazing job. I love this, also a great tutorial. I have a link party on Wednesdays, and I would love it if you would link this and any other posts. It is called Wednesdays Adorned From Above Link Party. It runs from Wednesday to Sundays.
http://www.adornedfromabove.com/2012/08/tangerine-toner-and-wednesdays-adorned.html
I hope to see you there. I am your newest follower, and I would love for your to follow me also. Have a great Day.
Debi Bolocofsky
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I love this! I would really love if you’d link up to The Pinterest Project!
http://adayinthelifeofamomandawife.blogspot.com/2012/08/the-pinterest-project-linky-party-5.html
Laura, that bench is WONDERFUL!! What a great idea to transform the table into a bench. Genius!
Thanks so much for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer.. From Dream To Reality!
P.S. Please don’t forget to put my button or text-link somewhere on your site please 🙂
This is awesome! Great tip to use painters tape! I like your bench better than the PB inspiration 🙂
This is such a clever idea! Will be sharing on our FB page later tonight!
Take care,
Trish
i love that, well done, i feel inspired.
What a great idea to cut out the middle, leaving you with all the hardware underneath to attach the legs AND keep the routed edges. My stupid self would have cut off a chunk!