The entryway is coming along!  This is the third week of the $100 Room Challenge  hosted by Erin over at Lemons, Lavender and Laundry.  If you remember back on Week 1 when I mention I wanted to create a sitting area in the room, I shared an inspirational bench I would love to have if there wasn’t a budget.  Well, I succeeded! I have my bench and still have money in the budget.

Hey there, welcome to week 3 of the entryway makeover.  If you are just joining me on the challenge you can click on my progress below.

WEEK 1 | WEEK 2 | WEEK 3 | WEEK 4 | REVEAL DAY

The bench I was dreaming of having in our entryway was way over the budget allowed.

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The more I looked at the bench I thought to myself, it couldn’t be too hard to make.  The first step was to purchase the metal bench legs.  I found a set on Amazon.  It was a big chunk of my budget, however it’s a must have for the entryway.  The legs are triangle shape instead of square, but will provide the same style I was looking for.

16 ” Tall Trapezoid Metal Table Legs for Furniture, Bench Legs, Coffee Table Legs Set of 2

I took a walk to our shed to see what type of board we have for the bench’s seat.

I remembered we had the wood parts of our son’s 36 year old waterbed frame.  I looked at using the head board part, but it wouldn’t work.

I decided to use one of the side boards.  It’s a nice piece of board, thick enough for a beach seat.

I am so happy I have all the materials to build the bench, now I need to figure out the size I want the bench.  The wall I will be placing the bench on is only 4′ wide, decided to make my bench 3 feet in length.  I measured the board, used the square to make a straight line and cut on the line with a circular saw.

I sanded the board to remove the old finish.  I used 80 grit sand paper until the finish was removed and finished the sanding with 120 grit to smooth the surface.  To my surprise it is a perfect piece for the bench, loving the wood grain in the wood.

I measured 4″  in from each edge to place the legs.  The legs came with wood screws, which I thought were too short so I used longer wood screws.

Predrilled pilot holes where the holes are on the legs.

It was that easy to build the bench.

I have three stains in our closet, I applied all three on the bottom part of the seat to see which one I wanted to use.

I decided to use Hickory (the first can) for the bench.  I applied three coats with sanding between coats.

I applied five coats of poly sanding between each coat as well.

Now to let it dry.  I love how this looks and can’t wait to style it in the entryway.

Below is the one I was looking at on Wayfair’s website. Bexton Live Edge Three Seat Bench.

I hope to add an area rug by week 4!

Let’s take a look at the budget so far…

• Week 2 = $29.30
• Bench legs – $ 39.99
• Wood for bench – $0 (had on hand)
• Stain – $0 (had on hand)

Total spent so far = $69.29

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Let’s see where the rest of the participates are in their rooms.