When we bought our house we inherited a three decrepit looking benches and a collapsed firepit in our backyard. It was nice to have some seating back there, but upon inspection they were in need of a strong sanding and a deep clean. I thought to myself...."self.....these could use some sprucing up." So I did what anyone else does.....ran to Pinterest for some inspiration.
There was lots of inspiration for building benches, or just cleaning them up, but I wanted something a little different. After searching for sometime I did find a cute inspiration, but the colors were just BLECH! Since we have these and some kids adirondack chairs already I knew I wanted to stick in the blue family. SURPRISE SURPRISE!
I enlisted the hubby to do the sanding and I would do the painting but he chose to do work on this project in 100 degree heat! Took the whole thing apart, sanded each board down and even bought new hardware to re-attach it. He asked if I wanted to paint the boards and I politely declined to stand in the 120 degree garage and paint....so he did it! This project was all him with a little direction from me. I love it and can't wait to see the next bench complete!
Now to find a clearance fire pit so we can dump the old one and have a great conversation piece in the backyard. projects for fall and spring.....fix the sprinklers and paint the deck! Then to remove the old "fish pond" and plant something around the deck and in the planters. Lots of projects!
There was lots of inspiration for building benches, or just cleaning them up, but I wanted something a little different. After searching for sometime I did find a cute inspiration, but the colors were just BLECH! Since we have these and some kids adirondack chairs already I knew I wanted to stick in the blue family. SURPRISE SURPRISE!
I enlisted the hubby to do the sanding and I would do the painting but he chose to do work on this project in 100 degree heat! Took the whole thing apart, sanded each board down and even bought new hardware to re-attach it. He asked if I wanted to paint the boards and I politely declined to stand in the 120 degree garage and paint....so he did it! This project was all him with a little direction from me. I love it and can't wait to see the next bench complete!
Now to find a clearance fire pit so we can dump the old one and have a great conversation piece in the backyard. projects for fall and spring.....fix the sprinklers and paint the deck! Then to remove the old "fish pond" and plant something around the deck and in the planters. Lots of projects!
Nice result, the blues give the bench a real maritime feel, was that intended?
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