Sand and paint or stain the wood to get the design you.
Diy dining room bench seating.
Adding this table provided a bit more space for seating so i knew that the diy built in dining bench would be the perfect addition.
Cut wood to length.
I started this project in january before i started blogging and it has taken too long to finish but it is done now.
Optionally add hinges to the top instead of using screws to attach it for it to serve as the lid.
The chairs cost about 40 each to diy and less if you already have.
First we will.
The whole bench is 58 long.
Diy dining 3 10 a rustic diy farm table deserves a set of comfy handmade chairs like these upholstered parsons dining chairs.
I re stained the oak table using my trusted refinishing an oak table method.
Like the image shows the bench seat rests on two blocks which sets it 16 off the ground.
Now that everything is cut and sanded you are ready to build a bench.
I first found a more oval style oak table that fit the space much better at my local goodwill.
Use 2 4 wood and 3 4 thick plywood to create the bench frame.
I actually started blogging about all my projects so that i would have to finish them.
The dining room built in bench with storage is finally done.
First you need to cut all your wood.
This way the bench.
Cut the footboard in half to use the halves as armrests.
Yet another easy to build diy bench is available at my outdoor plans.