This simple farmhouse bench is a great beginner build to give you extra dining room seating. It’s a perfect project for enlisting young helpers.
At this point in the journey to renovating and decorating our home, we’ve built a DIY Kitchen Island, a cottage dining table, and a cottage coffee table. Today I’m excited to share our latest build— a DIY Farmhouse Bench.

Originally posted May 16, 2016 Last updated June 29, 2020.
Although we are lucky enough to have a separate “formal” dining room in our home, we are not exactly formal people. So when it came time to tackle the dining room project, we knew we wanted to create a space that was as laid-back and relaxed as possible.
One idea that I came up with to accomplish that atmosphere was to replace two of the dining chairs with a simple farmhouse bench. Three adults or four children can sit on the bench easily, which makes it perfect for large family gatherings.

I can’t get enough of this photo with the little boy feet not quite touching the ground. I know soon enough that he’ll be taller than I am. For now, seeing those little feet swing while he’s sitting on a bench his parents made eating his dinner is a great homespun memory to be making.
Creating the bench was one of the quickest and easiest builds we’ve ever done. It’s a great beginner project, and a perfect opportunity to involve a junior helper. Read on for the full tutorial or you can purchase a printable version of the plans below!

Click here for the Farmhouse Bench Building Plans


What do you think of our new casual seating? I think it’s the perfect solution for a family-focused gathering space. I’d love to hear from you if you’re planning to build this!
Click here for the Farmhouse Bench Building Plans

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