How to Build a Farmhouse Dining Bench

These beautiful DIY dining benches go perfectly with a big farmhouse table and seat many people. Build your own with this full tutorial!

Tools Needed

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This project is simple and the end result is a sturdy, beautiful bench for ample seating around your dining table!

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Give yourself plenty of time to complete it. Most of the time is taken up in the drying process of the sealing and staining.

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Pair it with your existing dining table or make your own with this tutorial!

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DIY Farmhouse Dining Bench

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