WOW!!!! This came out amazing!!! I’ve been wanting one of these antique benches for so long but they’re sooo expensive!!! I just might have to try this!!!👍🏼
OMG Valerie! This project was amazing, absolutely love it 👏🏻 It looks authentically vintage and expensive! And certainly not the $20 it cost you. Would love to attempt this myself - if I had the tools. I’ll revisit this if I splash out and buy some. Thank you for the tutorial 😊🇬🇧
Awesome vid! Great tips, and that dirt trick looks great. Can’t wait to try on my next piece. Try rubbing a piece of charcoal on wood if you want. It’s another great look. Thank you for sharing this!
We made a bench like this after watching your video. Thanks for the great instructions and making it easy to follow and understand. We are so pleased with how ours turned out!
@@ValerieAguiar I have been living in a 3 bedroom apartment for 2 yrs now looking for a home to purchase. We sold or 5 bedroom home about the same amout of time. Lease is up in November and hopefully will find something soon. U have inspired me so much to take a chance on myself and build it creat something wonderful. God bless you dear.🙏🙏🙏
Girl... girl girl girl...Oh my goodness. Love love love this! Can you tell how excited I am about this video. 😄 Exactly what I have been looking for my tiny kitchen. With this DIY I can make a smaller one for my bathroom.
What a great video! I was just watching a fall decorating video and she had a beautiful bench like yours which she didn’t link lol. Then I see a notification from you and got so excited and clicked on it right away. I’m definitely trying this tutorial. Also, loved the camera movement lol. It truly did look like you were doing it. ☺️
I put some links to ETSY in the description for those who just want to find one online and not do the project too! But I always love a DIY 😄 Yes! The camera footage! It was such smooth footage for a few seconds! 😄
u did an amazing job! love to see more women doing projects that challenge them!. The Kreg jig can be tricky. I think the screws were not too long. I think it was the kreg jig depth that was the problem. keep up the good work!
I never seen this video! I'm subscribed and only found it searching on UA-cam home page. I love this!!! I just got a wire wheel for the grinder and can't wait to tear something up!!🤣🤣🤣 I really need to find a sealer that won't change the color 🥺, or add a shine 😕
Great bench!! Looks awesome. My husband just made me a dupe of the Rider coffee table from Amber Interiors, and I want to do this type of finish on it, to look like an old vintage table. Thanks for the inspiration.
Cindy... oh my gosh... I bet that coffee table looks beautiful!! And I totally agree... I think using the same finish I did would give it that vintage look! Thanks so much for the comment... take care! 💕
What she charges for that table is absolutely INSANE! It’s like almost 6000 dollars and it’s basic pieces. I think yours will actually look even better if you put a finish on it like what she did to the bench.
I’ve built a couple rustic benches with a different style of legs and I can’t wait to try and recreate this! You did a really awesome job and now I’m gonna look up your riser videos! Lol
Aw, thank you so much! Yeah, the UA-cam algorithm can be a funny one! Sometimes people won't even get notifications that I put up a new video! If you want, you can join my email list here valerie-aguiar.com/join... I'm thinking about sending out an email list to everyone whenever a new video goes live 💕 Hope you have a wonderful Sunday!
Awesome video I thought I hope she shows how she styled it or where she put it in her home then the video ended lol thanks for the inspo, like a lot of others here I’ve been wanting a vintage bench but so expensive… definitely going to try this 🤗
Thanks so much Angelica! Don't worry... I'm sure you'll be seeing it styled somewhere in an upcoming video!! I'd love to hear how it goes if you try this project!! 💕
@@ValerieAguiar the funny part is that after I made the Comment I realized there’s a pic of where you put it and styled it with a blanket on your thumbnail 🤦🏻♀️ but look forward to other videos 🤗❤️
We have had this bench ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxNuLbiXpLQ-mKH5NlyjrNe88hiCk2N3Cg for five years now and it is still holding up strong with minimal signs of wear! So much so that I decided to get another one to store other stuff. The first one is still beautiful, strong and is easy to clean. It’s been in our living room and we store toys and blankets in it and it really holds quite a bit of stuff. I purchased a similar one two years ago from Aldi and let me tell you that one fell apart in less than six months of use. Get this one if you’re looking. Seriously worth it. Five years already and I can’t believe it looks this good and has held up for the price! Awesome bench, the new one I just got is identical.
Great project that I would love to try but I have no interest in buying all of the tools necessary. They would just sit in my garage collecting dust.. I am currently working on a DIY using a thrifted cutting board that I am bleaching and distressing. I plan to make it a riser if all goes well. Thank you for so much wonderful inspiration. You are the Joanna Gaines of california!
Hi Kat! I think you'd be surprised! If you have the tools then you start to imagine up DIY projects those tools can help you achieve! Your DIY sounds like it's going to be really good... you should consider putting it up on your UA-cam channel when you're all done! And thanks so much for the kind words... you're too sweet. Being the Joanna Gaines of California made me laugh!! 💕😄
@@ValerieAguiar my original thought was turning it into a rustic plant stand but again don't really want to invest in the tools. I had to borrow a friend's palm sander because I don't even have that..lol. Hand sanding was not getting the job done because of deeper knife grooves. I'll let you know how it turns out Should have it done this week. I'm serial crafter and have way too many projects going on at the same time to really get into a larger one like a bench. I love the thought of doing it but I know I would never get it done. Hope the weather cools off for you soon.
Thank you! It's an amazon find! I'll link it for you and I'm going to add it to the description for others! Hope you have a wonderful weekend! :) amzn.to/3AQBPeY
I've been wanting one of these for a small nook in my new home but found them super expensive. I've been trying to find a DIY and your video is the most helpful. I am just starting my DIY journey, what tools do you recommend to start with to be able to do small projects like this? I am starting at 0.
Hi Claudia! Here are a few must-have tools I'd recommend starting with... 1) Miter saw rstyle.me/+Mtw53DEj5-SxzhUyZiwGiA 2) Sander amzn.to/3JFjLbS 3) Drill rstyle.me/+sRYo9bcxzM4q-DPzJbsklA and the drill bit set rstyle.me/+TUrz36qqzimV2NgvOcE4gA Hope that helps!! 💕
Hi Bailey! I used a Kreg Pocket Hole Jig... so there was nothing on the top. You could also just screw them directly down into the leg and then fill & sand (imo that's the easier way) 💕
Hi! I just tried to do this and it was an epic fail but I'm determined... what type of screws and length did you use for the two support pieces? Thank you so much! You did an incredible job and make it look easy :)
Hi Stephanie! I am so sorry, but I don't even remember what type of screws and length I used. I'll try to take a look and see! And thank you for the sweet words! Don't get discouraged... keep trying!! 💕
WOW!!!! This came out amazing!!! I’ve been wanting one of these antique benches for so long but they’re sooo expensive!!! I just might have to try this!!!👍🏼
Hi Tara!! Thanks so much! They are pricey... that's for sure! Definitely try it out let me know how it goes! Have an amazing rest of your Sunday! 😊
Is so beautiful 🥰🥰🥰 you can place at the foot of the bed 🙇🏻♀️
Right.......That's why I am making mine.
I love these benches and have been pro crastinating on making my own this was jus what I needed to see it looks authentic and old ❤️
No more procrastinating... you'll be glad you spent the time and made it!! 💕
Love this. Exactly my style.
Yesss!! 💕
Love this project!!
This is just before I was going to Home Depot to get wood to do the square a rectangles molding on my wall so great timing!
Thank you Kimberly!! Go grab the stuff and do this project as well! 😄
It might work better to distress the legs and top before you screw them together. Great video. I feel I can do it too.
Adding the dirt method to my toolbox, I've never seen that before! Great video, thank you for making it!
I saw someone on Tik Tok last week do something similar. Now I see your video I think it’s a sign to make this bench.
I agree!! It's speaking to you 😊
Beautiful !! Thanks for giving all the details for making one of my own!!
You're so welcome! Can't wait to hear how it goes! 😊
OMG Valerie! This project was amazing, absolutely love it 👏🏻
It looks authentically vintage and expensive! And certainly not the $20 it cost you.
Would love to attempt this myself - if I had the tools. I’ll revisit this if I splash out and buy some. Thank you for the tutorial 😊🇬🇧
Thankkk youu!! Right? You'd never know it was only $20 worth of materials to create! If you do make one, I'd love to see it! 💕
Awesome vid! Great tips, and that dirt trick looks great. Can’t wait to try on my next piece. Try rubbing a piece of charcoal on wood if you want. It’s another great look. Thank you for sharing this!
We made a bench like this after watching your video. Thanks for the great instructions and making it easy to follow and understand. We are so pleased with how ours turned out!
That's so awesome to hear!! If you're on IG, please share it and tag me... I'd love to see it! ☺
I had my wife share it on her Instagram and tag you
@@eddiewindhorst223 I just received the notification, but her profile is private and I can't see it!
Beautiful workmanship, u did such a great job. It looks so old every expensive looking👍🏼
Thank you Joyce! It took a little bit of time and effort to give it that aged look.. but always well worth it! 💕
@@ValerieAguiar I have been living in a 3 bedroom apartment for 2 yrs now looking for a home to purchase. We sold or 5 bedroom home about the same amout of time. Lease is up in November and hopefully will find something soon. U have inspired me so much to take a chance on myself and build it creat something wonderful. God bless you dear.🙏🙏🙏
After pricing the vintage ones, I asked my husband to build me one. Thanks for the video. It will help.
Yes! The vintage ones are pricey! 💕
Love ❤ Them 😍😍😍
Have A Blessed Week🙏❤🥰
Thank you! You too!💕
As I said in the previous video your diy talents are AMAZING 🤩🥰🤩👍👏👌
Vicky... I always love your supportive and encouraging comments!! Thank you friend!💕
Brand new but yet it looks old looks awesome. Great Job 👍
Thanks Myron! 😊
so cute~ it's always amazing how you come up with these dupes that no one would know cost $20!
Aw, thank you so much! That's my favorite part... when I can get a similar look for a fraction of the price! 💕
Girl... girl girl girl...Oh my goodness. Love love love this! Can you tell how excited I am about this video. 😄
Exactly what I have been looking for my tiny kitchen. With this DIY I can make a smaller one for my bathroom.
It's such a great way to get the look for less! A fun little project, it only took about a day! 😍
Looks great, id love to see youbuse one of those distressing wire tips for your drill.
Love this!! I've been wanting to make an aged coffee table for so long so will definately try some of these tips out 😁
Perfect timing! Yes... try it out and let me know how it goes! 💕
Lovely video thanks for sharing 🥰 👍
Thanks for watching Diane! 😊
Wow I love this but I wish you would have shown how you used the wire brushes. Like if they were at an angle, etc.
Thanks for this tutorial!
What a great video! I was just watching a fall decorating video and she had a beautiful bench like yours which she didn’t link lol. Then I see a notification from you and got so excited and clicked on it right away. I’m definitely trying this tutorial. Also, loved the camera movement lol. It truly did look like you were doing it. ☺️
I put some links to ETSY in the description for those who just want to find one online and not do the project too! But I always love a DIY 😄 Yes! The camera footage! It was such smooth footage for a few seconds! 😄
This is exactly what i want.
Looks so great.
I do have a place for it.
I will be naking one, i hope!
Hi Carol! You need to make one! You won't regret it, I promise! 😊
Valerie
When you say the leg is 18 inches, do you measure and mark at 18 inch mark and then use the mark on edge to cut the angle?
@@carolyost6733 18" is the highest point and I cut at a 15-degree angle from there. Hopefully that helps!
Yes, that helps alot.
Adore it, i wish i could do One . I Will try it defenatly , thanks you for sharing and congratulations for your good taste
Thank you! 😊
I love it
Thanks Desaree!! 💕
You have the best diy projects, thank you!
Wow, thank you Ashley! Glad you like them! 😊
Hey Valerie 👋
Absolutely beautiful & so authentic looking!
You should make & sell them , I'm sure you would make a killing!
Thank you Carrie! You're not the first person to say that today! 😄 If I only had the time! 😩
u did an amazing job! love to see more women doing projects that challenge them!. The Kreg jig can be tricky. I think the screws were not too long. I think it was the kreg jig depth that was the problem. keep up the good work!
You just might be right!! I usually don't use the Kreg but I though I'd give it a go this time. I always just go with the old angled screw 😄
@@ValerieAguiar keep up the good work, you are doing great projects!
Very nice outcome, Valerie. Well done.
Thank you! 😊
I never seen this video! I'm subscribed and only found it searching on UA-cam home page. I love this!!! I just got a wire wheel for the grinder and can't wait to tear something up!!🤣🤣🤣 I really need to find a sealer that won't change the color 🥺, or add a shine 😕
Make sure to enable notifications so it'll alert you on any new videos I upload! Either way, you found it and I can't wait to hear how it turns out! 💕
Good job!!!
Thanks!! 💕
I have been wanting a bench like this for years. I will be making one very soon. Do you have more videos? Thank you for posting this one.
This was such a beautiful project ❤️, Unbelievable!
Thank you Angela! 😊
LOVE IT..SO CUTE.....I'll take one!!!😆
Thank you Diane!! 😍
Love this, great job distressing , looks so authentic 🙂👏🏻
Thanks Beckie!! 💕
Wow, so cool!! Just beautiful !!! I will definitely be making this!!! I have been wanting one!!!.... so excited when I saw your video go up!!!👍
Yay! Thank you! Make it and tag me on Instagram so I can see it!! 💕
That turn out great, awesome work.
Thank you so much 😊
What a great project. I am always amazed and inspired by your creativity. Will definitely consider doing this.
Aw... I love to hear it! You should do it!! 💕
Great job. I have been searching the internet for one to put at the end of my bed. They are so expensive.
I know what you mean! I love getting the look for less! 😄
This is stunning! I’ve had my eye on benches like this but they’re so expensive. Gone give this a shot over on my channel! Great job.
Hi Kelsey! Yesss... try it! Let me know how it goes and I'd love to see it when you're all done! 💕
Great bench!! Looks awesome. My husband just made me a dupe of the Rider coffee table from Amber Interiors, and I want to do this type of finish on it, to look like an old vintage table. Thanks for the inspiration.
Cindy... oh my gosh... I bet that coffee table looks beautiful!! And I totally agree... I think using the same finish I did would give it that vintage look! Thanks so much for the comment... take care! 💕
What she charges for that table is absolutely INSANE! It’s like almost 6000 dollars and it’s basic pieces. I think yours will actually look even better if you put a finish on it like what she did to the bench.
I’ve built a couple rustic benches with a different style of legs and I can’t wait to try and recreate this! You did a really awesome job and now I’m gonna look up your riser videos! Lol
Aw, thanks Heidi! Def check out the riser video... that was a fun one! 💕
You guys did such great job, it turned out great!
Thanks so much Norma!! 😊
Ong I absolutely love your channel. I’ve been subscribed for a few years. My bell is clicked. But I barely get your videos!!!
Aw, thank you so much! Yeah, the UA-cam algorithm can be a funny one! Sometimes people won't even get notifications that I put up a new video! If you want, you can join my email list here valerie-aguiar.com/join... I'm thinking about sending out an email list to everyone whenever a new video goes live 💕 Hope you have a wonderful Sunday!
Awesome video I thought I hope she shows how she styled it or where she put it in her home then the video ended lol thanks for the inspo, like a lot of others here I’ve been wanting a vintage bench but so expensive… definitely going to try this 🤗
Thanks so much Angelica! Don't worry... I'm sure you'll be seeing it styled somewhere in an upcoming video!! I'd love to hear how it goes if you try this project!! 💕
@@ValerieAguiar the funny part is that after I made the
Comment I realized there’s a pic of where you put it and styled it with a blanket on your thumbnail 🤦🏻♀️ but look forward to other videos 🤗❤️
This was so helpful. Thank you!
You're so welcome! 💕
Ooooo I love this
Thanks Kassandra! It was a fun project! 💕
That was a beautiful job
Thanks Brenda! 😊
Love your bench. Great job!
Thanks Susan!!
It looks really beautiful, I want to make one, thanks for sharing 😍
Yesss! Go for it! 💕
Looks fantastic!
Thank you so much!!
looks amazing
Thank you Cecilia! 😊
Love this!!
Thanks Amy!! 💕
Wow, love the bench. I'm going to check out your other videos. And of course I've subscribed😁🇧🇪
Aw, thank you!! 💕
wow! looks amazing!
Thanks Alex! 💕
i have always wanted to try this!! such a great tutorial!! 😊
Thanks Kenzie! You can totally do it! Let me know how it goes! 💕
We have had this bench ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxNuLbiXpLQ-mKH5NlyjrNe88hiCk2N3Cg for five years now and it is still holding up strong with minimal signs of wear! So much so that I decided to get another one to store other stuff. The first one is still beautiful, strong and is easy to clean. It’s been in our living room and we store toys and blankets in it and it really holds quite a bit of stuff. I purchased a similar one two years ago from Aldi and let me tell you that one fell apart in less than six months of use. Get this one if you’re looking. Seriously worth it. Five years already and I can’t believe it looks this good and has held up for the price! Awesome bench, the new one I just got is identical.
Fantastic!
Thanks Sara! 😊
I love it ! Great job! 👏🏼
Thank you! Hope you have a wonderful holiday weekend! 💕
Great job!, it turned out perfect. I hope I can find someone to make one for me,
Thank you!! I am sure you can find someone to do this for you... it's not too terribly difficult! 👍
I love it!!! ❤️❤️
Thank you Stella!! 💕
Hi, from Austria 🌸
Hi Lidia!! Thanks for watching! ❤
👏👏👏👏👏
Great project that I would love to try but I have no interest in buying all of the tools necessary. They would just sit in my garage collecting dust.. I am currently working on a DIY using a thrifted cutting board that I am bleaching and distressing. I plan to make it a riser if all goes well. Thank you for so much wonderful inspiration. You are the Joanna Gaines of california!
Hi Kat! I think you'd be surprised! If you have the tools then you start to imagine up DIY projects those tools can help you achieve! Your DIY sounds like it's going to be really good... you should consider putting it up on your UA-cam channel when you're all done! And thanks so much for the kind words... you're too sweet. Being the Joanna Gaines of California made me laugh!! 💕😄
@@ValerieAguiar my original thought was turning it into a rustic plant stand but again don't really want to invest in the tools. I had to borrow a friend's palm sander because I don't even have that..lol. Hand sanding was not getting the job done because of deeper knife grooves. I'll let you know how it turns out Should have it done this week. I'm serial crafter and have way too many projects going on at the same time to really get into a larger one like a bench. I love the thought of doing it but I know I would never get it done. Hope the weather cools off for you soon.
You did really good job 👏 👍🥰😘😍 one question where did you buy the Blanket?
Thank you! It's an amazon find! I'll link it for you and I'm going to add it to the description for others! Hope you have a wonderful weekend! :) amzn.to/3AQBPeY
Looks cool. Good job. Can it be used for sitting? Thankyou
It could. I made it as decorative but if you really make sure it's reinforced well I don't see any reason it can't be used for occasional sitting!
I've been wanting one of these for a small nook in my new home but found them super expensive. I've been trying to find a DIY and your video is the most helpful. I am just starting my DIY journey, what tools do you recommend to start with to be able to do small projects like this? I am starting at 0.
Hi Claudia! Here are a few must-have tools I'd recommend starting with...
1) Miter saw rstyle.me/+Mtw53DEj5-SxzhUyZiwGiA
2) Sander amzn.to/3JFjLbS
3) Drill rstyle.me/+sRYo9bcxzM4q-DPzJbsklA and the drill bit set rstyle.me/+TUrz36qqzimV2NgvOcE4gA
Hope that helps!! 💕
Hi , where is you carpet from? ❤
Slowly learning and was watching without any sound. How did you remove the nails on the top side?
Hi Bailey! I used a Kreg Pocket Hole Jig... so there was nothing on the top. You could also just screw them directly down into the leg and then fill & sand (imo that's the easier way) 💕
Unfortunately that 2×2 pine boards are $11 each in Canada
Yikes! 😩
Hi! I just tried to do this and it was an epic fail but I'm determined... what type of screws and length did you use for the two support pieces? Thank you so much! You did an incredible job and make it look easy :)
Hi Stephanie! I am so sorry, but I don't even remember what type of screws and length I used. I'll try to take a look and see! And thank you for the sweet words! Don't get discouraged... keep trying!! 💕
@@ValerieAguiar Thank you so much for the encouragement!!! I kept trying and sent you a DM of the final product!
@@stephanieharmon2520 You did an amazing job! I love it!
Did you add wood conditioner?
Hi Scarlett! I did not, but you could definitely do that! ❤
Awesome work! Do you sell these benches and if so how much do they cost?
I don't sell them... but if you search around I know there are quite a few places online that do! 💕
@@ValerieAguiar Yes ma’am that’s true 😊 I appreciate it and thank you for your time and response!! Keep up the good work 👍🏻👍🏻
Don't wear rings when working with power tools. Blades can grab that ring and then you've got yourself a real problem.