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    Home » DIY Crafts

    Easy DIY Rustic Log & Reclaimed Wood Garden Bench

    Published: May 25, 2017 by Christina Dennis · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 37 Comments

    It's the FINAL week of Outdoor Extravaganza, and me and my blogging friends are sharing some outdoor building and painting ideas with you today! I'm quite excited with how my simple building project turned out, and I think it's going to look great on the new patio we're building (more on that to come this weekend). Let me share with you how to build a simple, rustic log & reclaimed wood garden bench and make sure to scroll down to the bottom of this post to see some more building and painting ideas for your outdoor space.

    How to build a DIY rustic garden bench with logs and reclaimed wood

    This project is part of this month's Outdoor Extravaganza hosted by the talented Shauna of Satori Design for Living. Make sure to come back tomorrow for a link party where you can share YOUR outdoor DIY ideas!

    Click on the photos below to see my first two OE projects this month:

    DIY Paint Dipped Succulent Log Planter   How to Clean and Style a Cotton Canvas Hammock

    There's something so wonderful about taking old, unused items and turning them into something beautiful and useful. In this case, I used a couple of logs from our log pile along with some vintage scrap wood I found at my aunt and uncle's farm to make a rustic garden bench.

    How to build a DIY rustic garden bench with logs and reclaimed wood

    If you can find these treasures and have a nail gun on hand, this project is essentially free and only takes a few minutes to make!

    How to build a DIY rustic garden bench with logs and reclaimed wood

    All you need to do is find two large logs that are about the same height. Find 3-4 pieces of scrap wood and cut them to the length you'd like your bench to be. I was lucky because my wood pieces were a nice length for a bench already!

    How to build a DIY rustic garden bench with logs and reclaimed wood

    You could paint or stain your reclaimed wood, or leave it bare for a more rustic look. Mine were already painted this pretty distressed blue colour (perhaps they were from someone's deck?) so I left them as-is.

    Place and then nail your wood to the tops of your logs with a nail gun. It's so easy!

    Watch the first half of my video to see the steps to make this DIY rustic bench:

    Now go check out some more outdoor painting and building ideas from my blogging friends!

    DIY Mosquito Repelling Planter Box by Elliven Studio

    Easy DIY Rustic Log Reclaimed Wood Garden Bench by The DIY Mommy

    Kids' Picnic Table Makeover - Fix the Rot or Just Paint it? by So Much Better with Age

    Wire Orb Topiary DIY by Craftberry Bush

    Farmhouse Painted Chair by Making it in the Mountains

    Distressed Wood Outdoor Side Table by Satori Design for Living

    Split Rail Fence by The Happy Housie

    Thank you for following along as we decorated and DIY'd our outdoor areas this month! Make sure to come back tomorrow to share YOUR outdoor ideas with us at our link party!

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    Comments

    1. Shauna

      May 25, 2017 at 12:29 pm

      Love how simple this was to make and how fantastic it looks! We were kinda on the same page this week with our blue benches. Super charming and cute!

      Reply
      • Lindsay - The DIY Mommy

        May 26, 2017 at 7:01 am

        Thank you, Shauna 😊

        Reply
    2. KariAnne Wood

      May 25, 2017 at 7:33 pm

      It looks so good!!! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Lindsay - The DIY Mommy

        May 26, 2017 at 7:00 am

        Thank you, KariAnne 🙂

        Reply
    3. Lauren

      May 28, 2017 at 9:25 pm

      Love your bench. Such a great idea!

      Reply
      • Lindsay - The DIY Mommy

        May 29, 2017 at 12:25 pm

        Thank you, Lauren 🙂

        Reply
    4. Jamie

      May 29, 2017 at 11:41 am

      Such a great idea, Christina! I love the distressed blue in the bench!
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply
      • Lindsay - The DIY Mommy

        May 29, 2017 at 11:54 am

        Thank you, Jamie

        Reply
    5. Robert Green

      May 30, 2017 at 2:57 am

      I love your bench with the lamp and rose, so peaceful. Thanks for your great idea, Christina.

      Reply
    6. Table Sawz

      June 19, 2017 at 5:32 pm

      I love this idea. A little nook if you want to be alone, read a book or do things alone. It doesn't need much wood work too. As long as you have all the needed materials, I think it's perfect for a beginner's project . Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    7. Jack King

      June 22, 2017 at 4:30 am

      Ideas are not developed automatically instead they can be resulted from experience. The DIY projects bring you experience and over time you will be skilled in these works. At beginning of the work, you may feel awkward but with time everything will be OK. Outdoor painting is not an easy job at all. To get it accomplished, apart from the tips on the post, you can physically consult with a proficient planner who can help you in this regard by giving out some worthy suggestions. I would like to say thank you for sharing your thought in this regard.

      Reply
    8. Aarsun Woods

      November 18, 2017 at 1:12 am

      Wonderful Post. Excellent designs in your wooden garden bench .

      Reply
      • Lindsay - The DIY Mommy

        November 18, 2017 at 12:10 pm

        Thank you

        Reply
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      March 27, 2019 at 11:52 pm

      superb post

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    10. Worldyogashala

      January 14, 2020 at 11:17 am

      Amazing Post. Super designs in your wooden garden bench. Thanks for share

      Reply
    11. Basingstoke Fencing

      September 01, 2020 at 12:36 pm

      Love the idea of this wooden bench. We have been working with a client recently who was looking for a bench creation for his garden, and I think they will love this idea.

      Thanks for the inspiration.
      James.

      Reply
    12. Greenville Fencing

      October 13, 2020 at 4:30 pm

      This is a great way to use some extra wood. Thanks for the wonderful idea!

      Reply
    13. Concrete Contractors

      October 13, 2020 at 4:33 pm

      Thanks for the inspiration, Christina. The distressed bench is to die for.

      Reply
    14. Fence contractor

      October 27, 2020 at 9:43 pm

      Thanks for this great post! It was very helpful and I will use these ideas in my future!

      Reply
    15. Reach us here

      November 27, 2020 at 7:50 am

      Outdoor benches add storage, beauty and seating to any area around your home! You cannot go wrong with an outdoor bench.

      Reply
    16. John

      December 22, 2020 at 9:51 am

      Wow this looks amazing. Thanks for the inspiration!

      Reply

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