DIY Modern Low Bench
Extra guests? Cozy reading nook? Holiday display? This DIY low bench is ready for all of it that you can make it in a weekend.
Servings: 1
Cost: $50
Equipment
- Drill and drill bit
- Clamps
- Wood screw
Ingredients
- 2 wood board pre-cut and pre-finished
- 4 steel hairpin legs
- Paint colors colors of your choice
- Wood stain colors of your choice
Instructions
- Glue the boards together: To give the bench a thicker, more substantial look, use wood glue to attach the two pre-finished boards together. Clamp them securely and let dry completely.
- Smooth the edges: Once dry, sand the edges and any rough spots until you have a smooth, even surface.
- Mark and attach the legs: Measure and mark the placement for each hairpin leg in the four corners. We placed mine 1.5 inches from each edge. Using a drill and gold wood screws, secure each leg plate in place.
- Add your abstract design: If you want to paint a pattern, use painter’s tape to outline your design. We chose a bold, modern abstract pattern with a mix of painted and stained sections.
- Add metallic accents: Once the paint and stain are fully dry, apply shapes cut from metallic gold adhesive paper to the painted sections for a unique, modern touch.