DIY: PATIO BENCH

MATERIALS

-Wood clamps 

-wood glue

-wood

-12 pieces total (3.5 x .75)

-6  cut 46 in

-6 cut 64.5 in

-3 (left over pieces)cut 21 in 

-10 cement blocks 

(Total = $60)

-Measurements are based on standard bench cushions. You can change your wood length based on your cushion! 

-First bench pieces cut according to your cushion length 

-2nd bench cushion add 18 inches to the cushion length to allow for corner area

STEPS

FOR SHORT PIECE:

1)Glue & clamp 2 pieces of wood together at a time

2) Glue & Clamp all 3 clamped pieces together 

3) Glue & Clamp two 21 inch wood pieces horizontal across the bench (Allow 9 inches on each end to place cement blocks)

4) Add optional screws for support 

FOR LONG PIECE:

1)Glue & clamp 2 pieces of wood together at a time

2) Glue & Clamp all 3 clamped pieces together 

3) Glue & Clamp four 21 inch wood pieces horizontal across the bench (Allow 9 inches on each end and between two middle pieces to place cement blocks) 

4) Add optional screws for support

NOW STYLE!  

Table = Target $20

Cushions = target $30 each 

pillow: home goods $16

Items are seasonal and may not be available year round*

DIY: SHE SHED DESIGN UNDER $150

My husband built a storage room in the backyard for my mom a couple summers ago.  My mom wanted it to be an area that could double  as functional storage and a place she could have her friends over to enjoy a cocktail. Sooooo Bar + Dream office = She Shed. The problem was the amount of binders and books she wanted accessible… it looked cluttered and I just couldn’t get all the colors to work. So solution = curtains! I used curtains to cover the binders on the side shelves and reserved the middle shelves for bar accessories and office supplies. The key was sticking to the color scheme while still allowing the side binders and books to be accessible. Here’s how I did it!

Here is What you need (Total $150)

• String lights - 2 for $12 each (Target) (sale)
• Rope -  $5 (Michael's)
• 2 white curtain panels - 2 for $24 (Home Goods)
• Props for bar and shelf (Price Not Included)
• 2 stools - $33 each (Wayfair)
• Hooks - 3.50 (Target)
• Bar Shelves - $15 each (IKEA avdala)
• Bar top - Linnmon 47 by 23  $16.99 (IKEA)
• Middle shelf - Billy bookcase $59 (IKEA)

STEPS:

1) Hang wall hooks on each side, one in the middle, and one in between the side and middle hooks. (5 total)

2) Tie twine to the side hooks and hang curtain. Use the middle hooks for extra support.

3) Screw hooks in the wood beams and hang string lights along hooks

4) Set up shelves face out and place bar top on

5) Style shelf as desired! & Enjoy with a cocktail!

I styled the bar with trinkets from homegoods and target.