Saturday, October 29, 2016


Don't you just love those pieces of furniture that are workhorses? You know, the ones that you wish you had 10 of because you could use them in so many places?

That is how this little reclaimed wood bench that I made is--VERSATILE!
bench, reclaimed wood, side table, rustic, paint, stain, http://goo.gl/8nQZN1

This is simple construction so I didn't take process pictures.  3 chunks of 11" x 2" wood (the legs cut 15" tall, the top 20"), a smaller piece for a bottom shelf, and a trim or 1"x 4" board for a cross piece. I used the Kreg jig on it.
reclaimed wood, bench, table, salvaged, rustic, old books, http://goo.gl/8nQZN1
The diagonal is not really necessary, it was plenty sturdy without it.  But, I like the way it looks.
bench, table, rustic, reclaimed wood, workhorse, DIY, http://goo.gl/8nQZN1
I painted the bottom part with Annie Sloan's chalk paint in Aubossan Blue and the stained all of it with Espresso Minwax.  I love this bench as a little display table in an empty space.
rustic, bench, workhorse, salvaged, reclaimed wood, stool, build it, http://goo.gl/8nQZN1
But, it also works as an extra seat at the kitchen table,
bench, chair, rustic, reclaimed wood, chalk paint, stain, http://goo.gl/8nQZN1
or in the bathroom to hold towels and TP,
workhorse bench, towel holder, rustic bathroom, reclaimed wood, http://goo.gl/8nQZN1
or as a side table for a favorite chair.
reclaimed wood bench, side table, endtable, rustic decor, http://goo.gl/8nQZN1
It would also be great on a porch, in the garden, as bedside table for a child, in the kitchen for cookbooks and bowls, or ...
bench, reclaimed wood, workhorse, http://goo.gl/8nQZN1
Where would you use it?
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