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    Home » Repurposed Items » Repurposed Cabinet Door Bench

    Repurposed Cabinet Door Bench

    Published by Gail | Published July 15, 2014 | Updated June 23, 2021
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    How to make a cute little repurposed cabinet door bench. You can use it for the kids or dolls, or use it on the patio to hold colorful flowers. Step by step directions so you can do it yourself. #MyRepurposedLife #repurposed #cabinet #door #bench #kids #dolls #garden via @repurposedlife

    What? A repurposed cabinet door bench, perfect for the kids, dolls, or the garden? Yep, this bench can be used so many ways. How would YOU use it?

     

    Cabinet Door Bench

    repurposed cabinet door bench for dolls, kids, or the garden MyRepurposedLife



    Unwanted Cabinet Doors

    cabinet-doorsA couple of months ago, my friend Shannon gave me a LOT of cabinet doors. While looking for an easy project to do recently, I decided that using  repurposed cabinet doors to make a small bench for kids, dolls, or the garden  would be a great little project.

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    Select Repurposed Cabinet Doors for your Bench

    repurposed-cabinet-doors-into-small-benchI sorted through the doors to find two that match. They look the same, but they are different widths.

     

    What Legs Will You Use for Your Bench?

    repurposed-piano-legsA bench needs some great legs. I have had these two for a long time. I think they were part of a piano ??

     

    Kreg Jig Joinery

    simple-box-gorilla-glue-kreg-jigYou can see that I ripped the beveled edge off of the cabinet door. I used some gorilla glue to help strengthen my joints made with my Kreg Jig.

     

    Clamps Aid With Pocket Holes

    kreg-jig-right-angle-clampI love using these Right Angle Clamps to hold my boards while I secure the pocket hole screws I made with my Kreg Jig.

     

    Assemble Repurposed Cabinet Door Bench

    dry-fit-using-clampsIn this picture, I have the front legs attached to the skirt, but I’m testing the height of the back legs.

     

     

    more-dry-fittingIn this picture, I’m testing to see if the wider door should be the seat or the back of the bench.

     

     

    ripped-edgeThat is when I decided to rip the bevel off of each door so they would rest better on each other.

    Attach Skirt to Back Legs

     

    attach-back-legs-to-boxI pre-drilled holes in order to secure screws from the skirt (box) to the back legs. I used Gorilla Wood Glue for extra strength.

     

    Fill & Sand Pocket Holes on Repurposed Cabinet Door Bench

    patching-with-drywall-spacklingI use drywall spackling for a lot of my patching. It’s easy to work with and it dries fast. I had to remove a bunch of staples from the legs, and they left a LOT of holes.

     

     

    all-patched-upI used my AirStrike 18 gauge nail gun to secure the seat and the back to the skirt and the legs.

     

    Make Minor Adjustments

    thin-plywood-backThere was a small gap between the top part of the legs and the door due to the recessed area. I used a small piece of thin plywood to fill it in.

     

    small-bench-made-from-cabinet-doorsThis is how the back ended up looking.

     

    ready-for-paintNow this little repurposed cabinet door bench is ready for some paint!

     

    Time For Paint

    general-finishes-paintI used General Finishes Antique White Milk Paint. I really like the way it covers, and that it’s not quite as flat as Chalk Paint or DIY Chalk Paint.

     

     

    small-white-bench-repurposed-cabinet-doors

    d.o.n.e.

     

    White Bench Made From Repurposed Cabinet Doors

    repurposed cabinet door benchSo far, I haven’t even sealed it, because if feels really great and smooth. This little bench would be great for the kiddos, dolls or even for the garden to hold some bright colored flowers.

     

    Cute Doll Bench

    repurposed cabinet door bench for dollsI went to the basement and dug out Jamie’s American Girl dolls, but they sort of look too much like Edith Anne. Smile

    I still have many, many cabinet doors left to repurpose. I’d love to hear your thoughts and suggestions for some easy projects.

    gail

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    1. Ben Braughton

      November 06, 2017 at 5:02 pm

      Could you give the dimensions of you legs as well as how high you made the seat from the floor?

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      • Gail Wilson

        November 07, 2017 at 8:05 am

        Ben,

        I typically make kids benches 10-12 inches from the floor. I no longer have this project so I can't measure it for you. Apologies for not including it in the original article.
        I hope this helps.
        gail

    2. Dawn

      March 08, 2016 at 7:20 am

      How cute! We just remodeled our kitchen and I rescued all the doors!

      I scrolled back up and looked at yourcollection of doors and and a few talked to me...

      One said it had a pretty frame and would make a nice memory board with burlap

      The tall ones would make a nice mirror (except you have a pair and there is an arch in the top)

      I am needing to find a mail organizer to make... I saw a skinny that would be perfect. Not sure if I would use small chicken wire or fabric for the pockets... wire I think... Hobby Lobby have one I like, it was distressed red. Won't give what they are asking...

      I am also looking for a unique peg hook set up. Something to hang ball caps on... hum... maybe...

      I don't know if I have inspired, this is just where my head is ...

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      • gail@myrepurposedlife.com

        March 08, 2016 at 8:47 am

        Dawn,

        Thanks for the great ideas! Many if not MOST of these doors have found new purposes. I have just edited the blog post to show many more projects that have been made from cabinets and cabinet doors.
        I'm glad you rescued all the doors from your kitchen, how fun!

        gail

    3. Joyce

      January 06, 2016 at 12:36 pm

      New to your blog and computer illiterate but saw hammer andnail for fun. Has anyone suggested making your own headboard by connecting the cabinet doors in the middle depending on the width and then to proceed to make your standard bench do the same to make the side panels
      Just a thought. Loved the info. Son and family retiring after a lifetime being deployed in army and daughter in law ready to be creative. We will do it

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      • gail@myrepurposedlife.com

        January 06, 2016 at 1:11 pm

        Welcome to my little corner of the world Joyce! I've seen the type of headboard you're talking about, and it's a great idea. I've also made a small doll bench out of cabinet doors. I love what I do!

        How fun that you will have a "partner in creativity". Wishing you all the best.

        gail

    4. Terri

      July 17, 2014 at 8:57 am

      Adorable idea...as always it turned out perfect!

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    5. Pam

      July 17, 2014 at 8:56 am

      Great job as always. Never thought of doing cabinet doors into a small bench. Would look great in a garden of flowers with a pot of flowers sitting on it.

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    6. Pat

      July 15, 2014 at 10:24 pm

      Ha! Gail... I loved Edith Anne, who didn't?
      This little bench is so cute.
      I saw that someone gave you a list of links for other projects with the other doors.
      Might I suggest... something? i'LL EMAIL YOU.
      THIS TURNED OUT SO CUTE.
      Patricia

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    7. Julie @ follow your heart woodworking

      July 15, 2014 at 1:32 pm

      Great use of the doors. I can't believe how many you have! That would look lovely with red geraniums on it.

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    8. girlfromwva

      July 15, 2014 at 12:23 pm

      i think that little bench is just awesome!
      old cabinet doors repurposed with mason jar for wall vase
      http://followpics.co/mason-jar-vase-on-repurposed-cabinet-door/
      Old cabinet doors repurposed as art displays
      http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/ed/7f/f1/ed7ff1d7ccc5fc16bd2ac422ea741218.jpg

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    9. Katie

      July 15, 2014 at 10:07 am

      What an adorable little bench!

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    10. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.

      July 15, 2014 at 9:49 am

      How creative, cute and thrifty! And wow, that is a lot of cabinet doors!

      Reply
    11. Laurel Stephens

      July 15, 2014 at 9:22 am

      What a cute project, Gail!

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    12. Holly

      July 15, 2014 at 8:07 am

      Cute idea! 🙂

      Reply

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