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How to Build a Farmhouse Bench (for under $20)

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This farmhouse bench is so cute! I can’t wait to show you guys how I built it!

Building a bench isn’t too hard. I actually built this entire thing 100 percent by myself, which really impressed my husband. I know that if I can do it, you can do it too.

It is 76 inches long, and can easily seat four adults. It is the perfect bench for anywhere in your house, or even outside.

DIY Farmhouse Bench

I’m using mine in my entryway, but it would also look adorable next to a dining room table, or imagine it out back by the firepit. I actually built a 2×4 garden bench that I use by my firepit- seriously, check it out, it’s adorable.

And did I mention it only cost $20 in lumber? That’s pretty cool!

Materials:

(Here’s a little tip: I buy everything from the Home Depot online, then I just click the “pick up in store” option, and they have everything on a cart and ready for me when I get there. It’s AMAZING!

Tools:

  • Miter Saw
  • Kreg Jig This was the project that made me fall in love with my Kreg Jig. If you don’t have one, buy one right now! They are less than $100 on Amazon, and it will change your furniture building life.
  • Sander and 150 grit sandpaper
  • Drill (this Ryobi drill/ driver kit is what I have and I LOOOVE it!)
  • Countersink Drill Bit (comes with the Kreg Jig)
  • Measuring Tape
  • Pencil
  • Eye and Hearing Protection

Cut List:

  • 4- 2×4’s @ 76 inches
  • 2- 2×4’s @ 14 inches
  • 1- 2×4 @ 58 inches
  • 1- 2×4 @ 54 inches
  • 4- 2×4’s @ 15.5 inches. Both ends cut at 10 degrees off square. Ends are parallel.
  • 2 – 2×4 @ 12.5 inches. Both ends cut at 10 degrees off square. Ends are not parallel. (12.5″ from long point to long point).
  • 2 – 2×4 @ 13 3/8 inches. Both ends cut at 45 degrees off square. Ends ARE parallel.

Download Free Plans:

Download the free building plans, including the step by step instructions for this bench here:

DIY 2x4 Farmhouse Bench

For $20, this DIY farmhouse bench is a project you should definitely tackle this weekend. You could even let your husband help if you want.

how to build a bench

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If you used this tutorial in your own home, I would love to see photos and share them here on my blog! Please email completed photos to Nat@thecreativemom.com

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Comments

  1. Our supports did fit. Looking at the other plans, the boards should’ve been 15.25” not 15.5”. Thankful for our insight to grab an extra 2×4. Just a helpful tip for others thank you

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  2. Thanks for sharing this information on this bench but you really should have more detail in your instructions, nice design but horrible execution.

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    • Couldn’t agree more. Also, would have been more accurate to describe the leg angles as being beveled. If you truly just make angle cuts at the ends with a basic miter saw you won’t have a flat surface for the 14 inch piece

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    • Agreed. We are pretty handy and are having a hard time with this. We called it quits for the night. Details are key when giving instructions!!

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  3. Would love to try this, but links are screwed up and the only pic’s that will come up are all the ads. Which there are so many that it locks up my tablet that I normally use for doing projects.

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  4. I am trying to follow the instructions but none of the photos are there 🙁 I’m afraid I am going to have to fin something different. But I love the look of the bench. 🙁

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  5. Having read this I thought it was rather informative. I
    appreciate you spending some time and energy to put this informative
    article together. I once again find myself personally spending a lot of time both reading and posting comments.
    But so what, it was still worth it!

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  8. Am I right in thinking you don’t need a compound mitre saw, just a regular ole mitre saw will do it? Nothing is cut one 2 angles, right?

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  9. I made a slight modification – I used two 2 x 8s as the seat instead of 2 x 4s. Cost was the same, made for a more even seat. Otherwise, loved it!

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  10. Hello – I’ve made all of my cuts, but with each leg, I find that the top piece (14″ cut) does not sit flush with the two boards that support it. Is this normal?

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    • I’m wondering the same thing. The attachment will need to be strong, but it won’t be possible to use the Kreg Jig for this angle. I’m about to build this bench. If you came up with an answer (since your comment was a year ago) can you share your solution? Otherwise, I’ll figure it out. Hope your bench building went well!

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        • Thanks, Natalie. I’m halfway through building my first one. I’m trying to understand the diagonal braces. Is their purpose to give extra support to the legs so they don’t splay? If so, they would need to attach directly to the legs. If the purpose is to give extra support to the seat, then they make sense the way they are. Also, I’ve seen them in the reverse direction, but don’t understand the purpose. Are they purely decorative? I’m building several of these for my classroom. They need to be strong as a brick. Thanks!

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  14. I am making the bench right now following the home depot directions but I can’t figure out how high from the ground you attached the first brace to the side legs to create a full leg. WOW that doesn’t make sense. I am doing the very first step but have no idea how high to attache the first piece. I am worried that will effect the cross bars later. Any tips?

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      • Wonderful! Thank you. I followed a mix of your and ana whites plans and figured out you did 2 inches from the ground and also 1 1/2 from the sides on the top. (for anyone else who tries to build it) It turned out great! Thanks for the fantastic tutorial Natalie!

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  15. Love the bench for my front porch that I have given a facelift, to. My dad and I are building this together. It was a little more than $20 but worth it! Ty!

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  23. It’s AWESOME & exactly what we need in a few places in our new home. For $20 – I can make one for each spot. FABULOUS!

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