HIGH END Inspired DIY | Modern Farmhouse Wood Bench Decor & Plant Stand | Solid Wood | Look for Less

Hello CraftDee Family! For today’s DIY project we will be creating a solid wood bench for displaying plants and décor for your home. This piece is inspired by a bench I saw at Country Door for $129.99. This can be used all seasons, and even used outdoors as porch decor if you seal with Polyurethane. I have provided the complete list of the supplies, tools, wood cut plan, and helpful links to products below.
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Finished Size : 25.5" Wide, 7.5" Deep, 21" Height
DIY Wood Bench/Plant Stand/Porch Decor/Stained Wood/Spring Decor/paint stick crafts
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☼ S U P P L Y L I S T ☼
BENCH PLANT / DECOR DISPLAY
3 3PK 5 Gallon Paint Stir Sticks (Home Depot, 98¢)
3 1x2x8 Wood Furring Strips (Home Depot, $1.54)
12 1.25" Wood Screws (Seat Frame & Legs)
4 2" Wood Screws (Armrests)
2 1" Wood Screws (Seat)
4 .75" Wood Screws (Fence Backing)
Helpful Tip:
Below is how I cut the wood sizes out of each piece of 1x2x8 Wood:
Piece 1 - (4) 19.5" / (4) 3"
Piece 2 - (1) 19.5" / (4) 10.5" / (4) 7.5"
Piece 3 - (2) 19.5" / (2) 5.5" (40" will be leftover)
PAINTS/STAINS USED:
Jacobean Minwax stain - amzn.to/3ebgX5Y
Zinsser 123 - amzn.to/33OqfQB
Krylon Satin White Spraypaint - amzn.to/39jFyC0
Optional - Folk Art Chalk Paint - amzn.to/3avviI4
MY FAVORITE TOOLS and SUPPLIES:
Surebonder Glue Gun - amzn.to/3ccaQgV
Surebonder Silicone Mat - amzn.to/3nPuoNE
Surebonder Wood Stik - amzn.to/32Gfr88
Glue Sticks - amzn.to/39fGVBC
Wire clippers - amzn.to/2JsR9Ee
Chip brush - amzn.to/2JeZg7l
Carpenters Square (L shaped ruler) - amzn.to/2TbIhIj
Arrow Staple Gun - amzn.to/3aFbG3r
Ruler - amzn.to/2WLnvBZ
Xacto Knife - amzn.to/2UpuRK1
Gray Grid Cutting Mat - amzn.to/3fhxViG
Green Grid Cutting Mat - amzn.to/2US8HPB
Jacobean Minwax stain - amzn.to/3ebgX5Y
Tension Clamp Set - amzn.to/3hPI8F7
16mm wood beads - amzn.to/2ZfdDBB
20mm wood beads - amzn.to/3hIQDRD
1 gallon Paint sticks - amzn.to/2Y3LgFR
5 gallon Paint sticks - amzn.to/3dzZ7ck
Black and Decker Drill - amzn.to/3f9Rk66
zinsser 123 - amzn.to/33OqfQB
Wood Glue - amzn.to/3dD1GL5
Hitachi / Metabo Miter Saw - amzn.to/2NhopTZ
Stanley Utility Knife - amzn.to/3dnVBST
Painters Tape - amzn.to/345uF5R
Clamps - www.homedepot....
Miter Box - amzn.to/3sPQVwf
Craft Paper - Lowes
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☼ O T H E R G R E A T D I Y S ☼
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☼ L E T S G O S H O P P I N G ☼
SHOP DOLLAR TREE : shrsl.com/2v3ey
SHOP CRICUT: shrsl.com/2v3ex
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**Note: This bench is intended for displaying decor. They are not made or intended for use by Children.
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This video is not sponsored by Country Door, and I do not own rights to the product images provided in the thumbnail or video. Please visit www.countrydoor.com to see the original products for reference.

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I hope that you all enjoyed this fun high end recreation! I love being able to show you all how make things like these on the cheap! Don't forget to let me know how you would use this bench to decorate your space in the comments.

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[@SheSoCraftDee]

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[@Jessica_2589]

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[@melissadavis457]

Hi I love your crafts and how you do your crafts step by step. i am actually making the farmhouse bench but i have a problem, the 1-1/4 screws cracked my wood. Can you tell me what i may be doing wrong for this to happen?

[@SheSoCraftDee]

@@melissadavis457 this usually means that you did not drill pilot holes, or your pilot hole was not large enough.

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My vintage Raggedy Ann needs a bench to sit on!

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This is so beautiful; actually prettier then the Amazon one for $100+.

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That bench would look perfect on our wrap around porch.

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[@SheSoCraftDee]

Wow, thank you! I really try to provide an affordable option to get a similar look, since I know not everyone can afford the retail version. At the same time, I want to encourage you all to use more power tools, and show how easy it can be :)

[@laurieomoore94]

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How adorable would that be? Love this idea!

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Oh nice I am working on the chair. This is next.

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This makes me giggle!! I definitely need my nails done! Admittedly I have neglected them for a while. So glad I can "hide" the nail imperfections on camera Haha!

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[@SheSoCraftDee]

Thank you! 🤗

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[@SheSoCraftDee]

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Think I just found my next project. That is so perfect!

[@SheSoCraftDee]

Wonderful! Thank you so much 🤗

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BEAUTIFUL! Please KEEP EM COMING!

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I will make this for my DIL when they get a house. So cute!

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I would put it on my covered porch For flowers.😍

[@SheSoCraftDee]

Sounds beautiful! Thank you so much 😀

[@KayXoXo4]

Ohhhkayyyyy! I'm definitely recreating this also 🤣 thank you for helping me decorate my home on a super cheap budget 🥰🥰🥰😍😍😍 P.S. I've been buying those 1×4×8 and 1×3×8 furring strips that you use and omgosh so cheap and a nice game changer for crafting. I made those wood shutters you shared with us. I ended up making 4 more sets for friends and family. My cost was $4 total for a 2 set. 😍

[@SheSoCraftDee]

That is so awesome! Those wood furring strips are crafters gold!! :)

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[@SheSoCraftDee]

wow!! Thank you so much 🤗

[@shutthefrontdoor733]

I can’t wait to make this but my idea is for a client of mine with her 4 little dogs. This would be so cute for them to lay down on. The biggest of her 4 dogs is 5 pounds, so I think this will work great for them. Thank you for the wonderful idea

[@SheSoCraftDee]

That's a great idea!

[@rosalrosa5346]

That bench came out perfect. It will take me a month to recreate but is worth it.❣️👍

[@SheSoCraftDee]

You can do it! I made it in one evening (waiting a few hours for the stain to dry was the longest step). Otherwise it's quick!

[@MrTraceuser]

how cute for the front porch

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This is so cute...I love it

[@SheSoCraftDee]

Thank you so much 🤗

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This is an amazing project. It's super cute and functional.

[@SheSoCraftDee]

Thank you so much 🤗

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I rarely comment on any of the KZbin videos I watch (and I watch a ton! lol), but this bench is so beautiful, I had to let you know how much I appreciate what you do. Your videos are so well put together, informative and concise that anyone could learn how to make an item they're interested in. Please, keep up the great work! You're doing a fantastic job!

[@SheSoCraftDee]

Wow! Thank you so very much! ❤

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Super cute love it 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👍🏻

[@SheSoCraftDee]

Thank you! 🤗

[@ksp1Kelly]

Oh my goodness..I looooooove that bench...

[@SheSoCraftDee]

Thank you!

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Absolutely gorgeous 👍 I love it💕

[@SheSoCraftDee]

Thank you so much 🤗

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Absolutely gorgeous! This is a professional job!

[@SheSoCraftDee]

Thank you so much!

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Love,love,love it!!...I will instead buy some pickets...

[@SheSoCraftDee]

Great idea! 🙂

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Wow, you keep out doing yourself. 💞

[@SheSoCraftDee]

Thank you so much! :)

[@fisherlady408]

I'm so proud of myself. I made this today. Not as perfect as yours but I did it. Thanks for all your videos. They really inspire me

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Wonderful! I am so glad that these projects inspire you!!

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Once again, you are a crafting genius!!! Awesome!!!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@SheSoCraftDee]

Thank you so much 🤗

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I cant tell you how cute your bench is and how talented you are .i love how you explain things so easy to understand. Your awesome

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BRILLIANT! Just Brilliant!!! I think this is my favorite of all your projects. I love it so much. I don’t think there is anything you can’t do. I am blown away. I just have to try to make this. Maybe even two! Did I mention it’s brilliant?!?!

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Wow!! Thanks so much 😊

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Ma’m. Whhhhhhaaaaaaaat. This is amazing!

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Holy cow girl!

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[@SheSoCraftDee]

You are so welcome! Thank you so much 😀

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Thank you so much 😀

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You amaze me with your talent.

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Well Dee, you created another winner! I watch all of your videos. The directions are so easy to follow, and I like how you think 'outside of the box'. Great job! Thank you for another wonderful idea.

[@SheSoCraftDee]

Thank you so much!

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Best, by far diy bench I've seen!

[@SheSoCraftDee]

Thank you so much!

[@helenhart4778]

perfect as always, and i like that you shared your screw box. thank you

[@SheSoCraftDee]

Thank you!! :)

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This video is amazing. My mother was looking at one similar to this the other day and was complaining about the price. I show d her your video and she now wants this for mother's day. Her exact words were "if you make this for me, you will be my favorite forever." Now given that all her children are grown we continuously argue about who the favorite is. You may have just won me the title. 😂

[@melissachappell6437]

Excuse my many typos I am using my phone.

[@SheSoCraftDee]

That is so amazing!! I am so glad that you will be able to recreate this for your sweet mother! :)

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I live all of your projects, but this one is by far my most favorite! So cute!!!

[@SheSoCraftDee]

Thank you so much 🤗

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Wow, it's beautiful! This would be so cute in my daughter's room.

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[@SheSoCraftDee]

Thank you so much!

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Hello CraftDee I just wanted to say it is such a pleasure to watch the way you describe each set of instructions in all of your videos. You make it so easy to understand each and every step of the way. Let me also add, the quality of work you do is fabulous. I give you 5 *****'s (stars). Patiently waiting for the next videos. Thanks, Helen F :)

[@SheSoCraftDee]

Wow! Thank you so very much! 😍

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So cute! What a great project and you did an amazing job. Just goes to show, it is better to make it yourself!

[@SheSoCraftDee]

Thanks so much! 😊

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Love this project!!

[@SheSoCraftDee]

Thank you so much 🤗

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What a beautiful project!

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Your videos are always soo easy to follow and every one that I've made has turned out simply adorable. Thank you so much for continuing to put up such amazing pieces. I always look forward to seeing what your thoughts will bring to life for us. Take care and have a beautiful day sweet girl 😊😊

[@SheSoCraftDee]

Thank you so much 😀

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Oh wow!!!! I love this bench its absolutely gorgeous!!!!

[@SheSoCraftDee]

Thank you so much 😀

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YES you are extremely crafty!! I love your crafts!

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[@SheSoCraftDee]

Thank you so much 😀