This project was inspired by the mid-century design of George Nelson’s slatted benches and the user-friendliness of so many of Ana White’s building plans. It’s a happy marriage of iconic design and some amateur elbow grease. I will always be drawn to mid-century furniture for its sleek, clean lines and how versatile and relevant so many…

Seriously, this beautiful project, one that looks quite expensive and somewhat complex was quite doable.

DIY Mid-Century Modern Slatted Bench: Building one of these mid-century modern slatted benches, modeled after George Nelson's famous Nelson Platform Bench, has been on my list for quite some time. I finally got around to it and documented the process. This bench can be built with simple…

How to build a wood slat bench in 5 simple steps! DIY Guide with materials, cut list & links.

Chris at Four Eyes Furniture is an excellent craftsman and set this modern coffee table off with our 6" hairpin legs. Don't miss his project video link below where he details just how you can make this with only two tools. Product Link: Hairpin Leg Collection Video + Blog Post: Four Eyes Furniture DIY with Rick built a

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When I redid the black feature wall (see previous post for details on that) I knew I needed a new bench. So, naturally I decided it was best to make one myself.…

My husband and I revamped our back patio at the beginning of the summer, and we have been enjoying it immensely. We have started thinking about utilizing the side of the house as a kind of walkthrough Zen garden with some benches and a reflective pond. We have already invested enough money into this project,

Make this outdoor front door bench from 2x4s and 1x4 board. A coat of Olympic Elite Outdoor stain should help it hold up.