{"id":882,"date":"2024-11-29T18:44:15","date_gmt":"2024-11-29T10:44:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/veryauto.org\/index.php\/2025\/11\/22\/pottery-barn-inspired-rustic-bench\/"},"modified":"2025-11-22T14:42:13","modified_gmt":"2025-11-22T06:42:13","slug":"pottery-barn-inspired-rustic-bench","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/veryauto.org\/?p=882","title":{"rendered":"Pottery Barn-Inspired Rustic Bench"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Hey guys! \u00a0Recently I shared with you all the plans for my Pottery Barn-Inspired Rustic Hall Tree. \u00a0I seriously can\u2019t even begin to tell you how much I love the new look of my entryway thanks to this project. \u00a0Today, I\u2019m going to share with you the plans and tutorial for the coordinating rustic bench. \u00a0It\u2019s a quick and easy build, though the sanding does get a bit tedious with all of those slats. \u00a0The best part is that it\u2019s such an inexpensive project. \u00a0You just need 4 2x3s and some 1x2s. \u00a0So for about $20, you have a beautiful bench to go with your hall tree. \u00a0Before we get started, don\u2019t forget to download the printable plans for this project. \u00a0It includes the full list of materials you\u2019ll need, as well as the cut list. \u00a0<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s get started!<\/p>\n

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Before beginning the assembly, I ripped all of my 2x3s down to 2x2s. \u00a0This ensured everything had nice square edges. \u00a0I drilled 1 1\/2\u2033 pocket holes into the aprons and stretchers. \u00a0To begin assembly, I attached the 38\u2033 aprons to the legs using wood glue and 2 1\/2\u2033 pocket screws.<\/p>\n

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For the bottom aprons, you\u2019ll want to measure and mark 2\u2033 up from the bottoms of the legs. \u00a0Attach to the legs with wood glue and 2 1\/2\u2033 wood screws.<\/p>\n

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Attach the stretchers to the ends in the same way as the aprons.<\/p>\n

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Once the bench frame is assembled, sand it down with 220 grit sandpaper.<\/p>\n

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Evenly space the 2\u00d72 supports, attaching them with wood glue and 2 1\/2\u2033 pocket screws.<\/p>\n

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Sand down the 1\u00d72 slats and evenly space over the top and bottom of the bench, creating a 3\/8\u2033 overhang on the front and back. \u00a0The slats should be spaced approximately 1\/2\u2033 apart. \u00a0<\/p>\n

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Use a speed square to make sure the slats are aligned and spaced appropriately. \u00a0Nail into place with 1 1\/4\u2033 brad nails.<\/p>\n

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Sand the entire project down again and stain or paint in desired color. \u00a0After loving the layered look of my x panel coffee table and side table, I went with the same look again on this. \u00a0It didn\u2019t take the stain\u00a0exactly<\/em> like the first projects, but I still love the warm look of it. \u00a0I used Minwax Golden Oak, followed by Weathered Oak, then Special Walnut. \u00a0I finished the bench off with three coats of polycrylic. \u00a0I used my HomeRight Finish Max\u00a0(affiliate link) for all of the finishing steps, which made this process go WAY faster than doing it by hand.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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The finished bench completes the look with the hall tree and serves as a perfect place to sit and put on shoes, or store them. \u00a0My youngest has been asking for a shoe cubby for a few months now, and he was pretty happy with how this turned out. \u00a0He immediately sat down on it and placed his shoes on the bottom shelf. \u00a0Everyone has commented on how much they love it, but if it gets his seal of approval, I know for sure it\u2019s a winner! \u00a0Don\u2019t forget to check out the tutorial for the rustic hall tree and also download the plans for the bench so you can build your own! \u00a0<\/p>\n

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