Designed To The Nines | HOW TO MAKE A SMALL ENTRYWAY BENCH

Are you looking for a way to spice up your front porch seating area on a budget? In this tutorial, I show you how to build an outdoor bench seat for under $40! This DIY outdoor seating idea is easier to put together than you think… This cheap bench seat, at only 12” deep, is a good option for a small porch. Having said that, I tell you how you can adjust it to meet the needs for any sized porch or patio seating area. If you are looking for DIY outdoor seating ideas, this tutorial is for you!

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SOME OF THE TOOLS/SUPPLIES I USED-

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GEL STAIN: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Varathane-1-Qt-Kona-Wood-Interior-Gel-Stain-2-Pack-349701/308461494?irgwc=1&cm_mmc=afl-ir-1404648-459920-&clickid=S%3Alz-uyNMxyJREBwUx0Mo3YyUklWvG10KQs2Qs0

CUT LIST:

1: 1/2” Plywood 34”x38” (cut from a 48”x48”-save scraps for future projects) – $19

1: 2” x 12” x 8’ cut at: 34”, and 25” (2 of them) -$10

1: 1” x 2” x8’ strapping 10.5” (2), 32” (plus I used scraps in bottom corners for extra stability)- $1

2: 1” x 3” x 8’ lumber Cut to fit for batten effect as well as arm and back caps.- ($2.75 each)- $5.50

I used leftover Paint, Primer, stain, and screws/nails I had on hand.

OTHER OUTDOOR PROJECTS YOU SHOULD CHECK OUT:

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