It’s a wonderful time to be outdoors. Well, as long as it’s not raining that is. Over the weekend it rained on and off all weekend.
I grabbed my tools and headed to the porch. It’s almost outdoors, right?
Remember, a few weeks ago I drove around looking for junk during our towns spring clean up. Well, I picked up a few headboards and footboards. I found a set of basic wood bunk beds that screamed my name. They were begging to become something new. I had to grab them and lug them home. Bunk beds equal two matching benches. Score!
I grabbed the bunk bed frames and started to build benches for the deck.
I gave them a good scrubbing and hosed them off. I then cut the footboard in half for the sides of the bench.
I attached the sides using carriage bolts. Next, I framed in the sitting area.
Finally, I added a few boards ontop of the frame and sanded the boards to remove all the splinters and hairy fibers.
Build and repeat!
Maybe some paint, stain or a few pillows?
Over the next few days I’ll be putting a few finishing touches to the deck. As long as everything works out we’ll be ready for a Memorial Day cook out. I can’t wait.
Stay tuned for more projects after the holiday.
Don’t forget to pin the image below for later.
Thanks for stopping by!
Oh, I’m sharing this project with a few amaizing parties.
These are GREAT!!! I like re-using such items and not wasting them… and these are really cute. 🙂 I am pinning this.
Wow. Those look fantastic. You are so talented. Have a great holiday weekend.
Very nice! Love how they turned out! Thanks so much for taking the time to link up with us over at the #HomeMattersParty – we hope you had a wonderful holiday weekend, and that we see you again this Friday! Feel free to bring a friend 🙂
Love this post very timely as I’m about to revamp my boys room and was wondering what to do with his old bed. I might make some benches now with it.
Oh you are such a handy dandy gal! These turned out fabulous! We have had rain for about 3 weeks now. I get out in the garden in between showers. lol! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
You’ve done it again! I love all your pallet projects.
Thank you for sharing your post this week at Brag About It Link Party on VMG206. I’m featuring you at Next Weeks Brag About It Link Party, Monday at midnight!
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Awesome, thank you! I’ll be sure to drop by.
I love the twin benches made from bunk beds! I haven’t made a bench in a while… makes me want to go make one right NOW!
thanks for linking up, catching you!
gail
Hello Gorgeous! This looks incredible! Thank you so much for sharing it with us. Pinned and tweeted. I hope to see you tonight at 7 pm, so we can party with you! Lou Lou Girls
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful creativity on The Inspiration Board at homework. I loved your project and featured you.
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I love this project! I have been looking to make a bench for our front porch and have a bed frame that would work perfectly! Pinning:) thanks so much for sharing!
Thanks for pinning!
Very nice project! The benches are very compact, I think they’ll fit perfectly in my front porch. Thanks!
Wow, Lovely, i loved your design. simply hat’s off to you for reusing the materials
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Very Nice Post. Thanks for sharing