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CartHere’s How to Build a Dining Room Bench & Tabletop Décor Trees
Gathering with friends and family around a table is part of the holiday tradition. Along with food and drink, you also need plenty of seats for everyone. To accommodate DIY expert Sarah Bellamy’s growing family for years to come, she decided to build an oversized bench. To add a little Christmas flare, she also created the perfect tabletop décor accent piece. Follow her easy steps to build your own dining room bench and tabletop trees.
Here’s What You Need*:
(4) 4”×4” cut to 16 1/2″ (Legs)
(2) 2”×8” cut to 49 1/2″ (Long Bench Top)
(2) 2”×8” cut to 14 1/2″ (Short Bench Top Ends)
(2) 2”×4” cut to 54 1/2″ (Long Apron)
(2) 2”×4” cut to 5″ (Short Apron)
(2) 2”×4” cut to 12″ (Support)
(1) 1”X4” (For the Trees)
*Lumber may vary depending on your location. To see all your options, use our Store Locator to find the Home Hardware Building Centre or Home Building Centre closest to you.
Here’s How to Make It
I love having our home filled with our family and friends, especially during the holidays. This year we decided to invest in something we’ve wanted for years: additional seating for our dining room table. A bench seemed ideal because it could seat multiple people on one side of our table. Given the season, I also wanted to add some holiday décor. These earthy Christmas tree centerpieces fit the bill perfectly. Our local Home Hardware helped out with everything we needed. Their staff made sure I had the right type of wood and high-quality paint to complete the project.
I absolutely love the finished look of our new bench! The overall appearance is super polished, and it pairs great with our existing furniture. The tree centerpieces were super easy to create, and I love how they turned out too. I can’t wait to host guests in our newly styled space.
