Farmhouse Entryway Bench
I’ve wanted a small old church pew for several years to use in my farmhouse entryway. but either they were way out of my price range or they were much too large.
So what’s a gal to do?
Ask her husband to make a farmhouse entryway bench instead! :0)
Making an entryway bench that looks like a church pew isn’t at the top of our list of projects to finish, but when I came across this bench on Pinterest, I realized I could have my entryway bench and it wouldn’t cost us a cent to make. That moved it to the top of the list!
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On my husband’s day, off he started working on it and had it finished the same day!
This was the door we started with. We’ve had it sitting in our garage for several years. I don’t remember where we got it and we didn’t have a need for it, so it would do nicely.
One side of it was pretty scratched up and had stickers on it, but the other side was in good condition.
He started by cutting the door apart in sections. He cut two panels for the seat and back rest and the other two he cut curved for the sides.
He screwed the sections together and filled the holes.
I decided that I’d paint it black since I already have so much white in my house, and it was the perfect choice. The color is called Midnight Sky by Dixie Belle Paint Co. It’s a beautiful matte black that has amazing coverage.
I finished it with Satin Clear Coat to protect the finish and … SWOON!
I’m in love with it!
I have a new rug too. It’s the Adore Leather Rug from Natural Area Rugs. I’ve never had a leather rug but I picked it because it’s durable and soft and is a neutral color that adds warmth to the all white room. I have a non-slip rug pad under it so that adds a bit more cushion. I love how it looks.
I’m so glad I held on to the door even though I didn’t know what I’d do with it.
*Disclosure – I was sent this rug by Natural Area Rugs. All opinions are mine alone.
Vaya con Dios,
So what do you think of my new farmhouse entryway bench?
I hope you’ll leave a comment below or on Facebook!
Wow. What a great bench!
Love it.
Absolutely Beautiful!
Hmmmm, there’s a lovely solid wood door sitting in the garage right now, and two unsuspecting carpenters currently still asleep , can’t wait to show them this one ! Turned out great Angie , Creds to your husband also!
Beautiful! Black was a great choice, the bench really stands out. So great to see you creating!
What a great project!
OH! That is wonderful, Angie! Such a great project…I am in love with your bench, too! Pinning!
I am all for making something out of another that wasn’t supposed to be that. The hubbs did a great job. Everytime I mention the word Pinterest, my husband and daughter both roll their eyes. Sometimes I don’t do exactly as the person who made the Pin, but it sure does inspire me. Good color choice too.
Cindy
Yes, Cindy. Pinterest is blessing to me, but I think my hubby thinks it’s a curse!
What a wonderful project!
Thanks Fonda!
I love it, you are such a neat couple, you can achieve so many projects it is amazing.
Thanks Marlene! He is a great partner and helper for all my crazy ideas!
Absolutely gorgeous!
Thanks Kathy!
I love the way your mind works! Fabulous job, the potting bench and the pew.
Thanks so much!
Oh Angie, it is beautiful! You and hubby did a great job! It is good to see you back at it!
Thanks Jackie. It’s good to be back!
The bench is fabulous, Angie! Your husband is so talented! And speedy, too. Done in a day! Does he happen to have a similarly talented …um…I guess at my advanced age it would have to be an uncle! Ha, ha! Sure would like to have a handy man with his talents, though. And I like it in the black paint.
Ha Ha! Naomi! I a so glad that I married a talented handy man though!
WOW…..the bench turned out great, love the color!
Thanks Terry! I paint so many things white that it was a nice change to paint something another color.
It looks awesome, Angie! Your hubby did a fantastic job and I like the black.
Thanks so much Julia! He always does a great job of helping bring my ideas to life!
Quite stylish! I too have a door that needs to serve a useful purpose again.I like what your husband did. The black color is great! There just may be a few more benches out there now Angie! Thank you!
Thanks Linda. I think I have another door in my workshop and just might have him make another!
Oh Angie… this bench is one basic beauty! Love the clean lines and it’s so perfect in black!
I’ve featured this in this weekend’s DIY Salvaged Junk Projects. Thanks for linking up!
This fooled me. Can’t believe it’s an old door. Looks gorgeous in the new black color!
Thanks so much, Amy!
A very sweet bench!
I love this! It is so creative and I think I will need to make one.
Love how this turned out! Beautiful!!
Love the clean, crisp lines and the color, PERFECT!!
Perfect color on this gorgeous bench!! Awesome job
Love, Love, Love!!
What an awesome idea! LOVE how it turned out!
It’s really beautiful. I could use it on my front porch! This post is Featured at Merry Monday this week. Sharing! Looking forward to seeing your creativity at Merry Monday this week again!