Tan like your on Vacay

I don’t know when your reading this but it’s April 2020, so we’re in quarantine!! I’ve been trying my best to think of how to make the best of this situation. Besides a lot of personal shifts in perspectives one way I know to make my self happy is…. making a space beautiful! Figured I’ll be spending a lot of time in the back yard anyway! Might as well make it EXACTLY how I want it. So I’ll be here pretending I’m at a resort, tanning, sipping on a cocktail, and watching sunsets! All styling details below…

@DIYDONTYA | Grab your rose, let’s make your backyard into a resort! All styling details linked!

@DIYDONTYA | Tanning area of your dreamssssss… all styling details linked!

Here are the deets:

Lounge Chairs | Home Depot $182

Rug | Target $60

Towels | Amazon $20 for 2

Pillows | Target $20

Lantern | (Old from Target)

Patio Table | (Old from Target - similar one linked) $100

Wine Glasses | West Elm or Crate and Barrel $10

@DIYDONTYA | Don’t forget a spot for your cocktails!

@DIYDONTYA | Styling patio details

DIY: PATIO BENCH

MATERIALS

-Wood clamps 

-wood glue

-wood

-12 pieces total (3.5 x .75)

-6  cut 46 in

-6 cut 64.5 in

-3 (left over pieces)cut 21 in 

-10 cement blocks 

(Total = $60)

-Measurements are based on standard bench cushions. You can change your wood length based on your cushion! 

-First bench pieces cut according to your cushion length 

-2nd bench cushion add 18 inches to the cushion length to allow for corner area

STEPS

FOR SHORT PIECE:

1)Glue & clamp 2 pieces of wood together at a time

2) Glue & Clamp all 3 clamped pieces together 

3) Glue & Clamp two 21 inch wood pieces horizontal across the bench (Allow 9 inches on each end to place cement blocks)

4) Add optional screws for support 

FOR LONG PIECE:

1)Glue & clamp 2 pieces of wood together at a time

2) Glue & Clamp all 3 clamped pieces together 

3) Glue & Clamp four 21 inch wood pieces horizontal across the bench (Allow 9 inches on each end and between two middle pieces to place cement blocks) 

4) Add optional screws for support

NOW STYLE!  

Table = Target $20

Cushions = target $30 each 

pillow: home goods $16

Items are seasonal and may not be available year round*