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I have been sharing little sneak peeks of this bench on instagram all week. I've also been telling you that it was for my bedroom. But since at least one person in this house has been sick since Christmas and I'm the most recent victim, my bedroom is a torn apart disaster. While I was downstairs eating lunch (aka cough drops) and staining this bench I'm thinking... I'm never going to finish all this by Wednesday (because sometimes bloggers have deadlines). So I decided I'd just pull it upstairs and stage it somewhere in my living room. I didn't think I was going to fall in love with this little Rustic Farmhouse Entryway, in this little corner, on this day. It has a little cottage, a little farmhouse, and a little industrial. 3 of my favorite things. We are calling this Rustic Charm.

I really did have intentions of moving this bench straight into my bedroom, but to be honest this little corner has been such a problem space for me. It's right next to my couch and it's a big awkward corner... I had no idea what to put here. I'll still have to move some stuff around, but I am much happier with this space. So it looks like my bedroom will have to wait!
Let's talk about where all these pretty decorations came from! You guys know how much I love a good bargain, especially when it's a versatile piece. Everything I have here I could easily move to a different room in my house. That is a total win for me! But let's not talk about re-arranging this space yet...I'm sure that will come soon enough ; )
I built this bench specifically for these galvanized bins from Walmart. They are so affordable and I am kinda in love with them. I have so much junk that needs to be put somewhere... 8 bins, why yes... I think that will do!
The wicker basket is actually from last year when I refreshed my living room. Isn't it just gorgeous with this soft throw in there? Swoon!
I actually found this lantern on clearance at Walmart, so if you want one you might need to literally run down there to see if they have one (the one I linked to is a slightly different color, if you want this one you might have to check your store)! And that just so happens to be a mirrored picture frame it is resting so beautifully on, but I'm using it as a tray!
I will be working on a tutorial for the bench itself over the next few days. I hope I got all my pictures for it because I was building it in the garage, the basement, and my living room (fingers crossed). Yay for winter (not really... that's my sarcasm coming through). I hope you love this little space as much as I do! If you have any ideas for my bedroom let me know... I'm kinda starting over in there!
Rustic Farmhouse Entryway
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Bench - DIY/Tutorial Here
galvanized bins - Walmart
Wicker Basket - Walmart (not sure if it's still sold)
Wood Shim Vase - Tutorial Here
Cream Colored Throw - Walmart
Lantern - Walmart
Picture frame/Tray - Walmart
Pintuck Pillow
Giant Chalkboard - DIY/Tutorial Here
Wreath - from last year's Spring Mantel
Ursula @ Home Made by Carmona
Stunning! I absolutely love it! Pinning! 😉
Ashley
Thanks so much Ursula! 🙂
Ursula @ Home Made by Carmona
Stunning! I absolutely love it! Pinning! 😉
Ashley
Thanks so much Ursula! 🙂
Anna
I love EVERYTHING!!! Will you please come decorate my house? 🙂
Anna
Ashley
Haha! Thanks so much Anna! You are so sweet. I'd love to come over and decorate your house. The fact that you aren't dealing with sub zero temperatures certainly makes me want to even more ; )
Anna
I love EVERYTHING!!! Will you please come decorate my house? 🙂
Anna
Ashley
Haha! Thanks so much Anna! You are so sweet. I'd love to come over and decorate your house. The fact that you aren't dealing with sub zero temperatures certainly makes me want to even more ; )
Debbie
Gorgeous!! I love every inch of it! You had me at galvanized 😉
Debbie
Ashley
Oh Debbie! We were so cut from the same cloth ; ) My husband just made fun of me and said that ever since I got those I want to galvanize everything... but in my defense at least I'm not painting it white, haha! T
Debbie
Gorgeous!! I love every inch of it! You had me at galvanized 😉
Debbie
Ashley
Oh Debbie! We were so cut from the same cloth ; ) My husband just made fun of me and said that ever since I got those I want to galvanize everything... but in my defense at least I'm not painting it white, haha! T
Christine
this is soooo gorgeous!!!! WOWSERS!!!! Christine from Little Brags
Ashley
Thank you SO much Christine!! : ) Have a great weekend!
Christine
this is soooo gorgeous!!!! WOWSERS!!!! Christine from Little Brags
Ashley
Thank you SO much Christine!! : ) Have a great weekend!
lucy
This looks incredible...i love the wood and the galvanized baskets...so pretty.
Ashley
Thank you Lucy! : ) I'm in love with all things galvanized right now! My husband always says I get stuck on something and start putting it everywhere. #guilty Have a great weekend!
lucy
This looks incredible...i love the wood and the galvanized baskets...so pretty.
Ashley
Thank you Lucy! : ) I'm in love with all things galvanized right now! My husband always says I get stuck on something and start putting it everywhere. #guilty Have a great weekend!
Claire @ A Little Claireification
I love everything about this!! It turned out great!
Ashley
Thanks so much Claire!! : ) Have a fantastic Friday!!
Claire @ A Little Claireification
I love everything about this!! It turned out great!
Ashley
Thanks so much Claire!! : ) Have a fantastic Friday!!
TidyMom
Ashley I LOVE it!! you could always make another one for your bedroom! it's perfect with those bins! I need to make a trip to Walmart!
Ashley
Thanks Cheryl!! I think I might just have to make another one : ) And yes, those bins are fantastic! I'm putting them all over my house, lol! Anything to hide the mess 😉
TidyMom
Ashley I LOVE it!! you could always make another one for your bedroom! it's perfect with those bins! I need to make a trip to Walmart!
Ashley
Thanks Cheryl!! I think I might just have to make another one : ) And yes, those bins are fantastic! I'm putting them all over my house, lol! Anything to hide the mess 😉
Crystal
Love it!! It's beautiful!! I love the shelf with the galvanized buckets!! Love it all!!
Ashley
Thanks Crystal! : ) Those galvanized buckets are my new favorite thing to hide the kids mess in, lol!! Have a great weekend!
Crystal
Love it!! It's beautiful!! I love the shelf with the galvanized buckets!! Love it all!!
Ashley
Thanks Crystal! : ) Those galvanized buckets are my new favorite thing to hide the kids mess in, lol!! Have a great weekend!
Vanessa
Ashley that looks AMAZING!!! You did such a fantastic job on the bench and the whole space is beautiful. Well done!
Ashley
Thanks so much Vanessa! : ) xoxoxo
Vanessa
Ashley that looks AMAZING!!! You did such a fantastic job on the bench and the whole space is beautiful. Well done!
Ashley
Thanks so much Vanessa! : ) xoxoxo
Ana White
Oh my goodness!!! This storage bench is so beautiful! Great job, love the simple design and perfect fitting bins! I'd love to feature when your plans go live if you'd let me .. please please 🙂
Ashley
Eeeeek!!! Thank you SO much Ana!! You seriously just made my day!! : ) I would LOVE to have you feature the bench! If you want to email me and let me know what all you would need my email is [email protected]! Thanks for stopping by!!
Ana White
Oh my goodness!!! This storage bench is so beautiful! Great job, love the simple design and perfect fitting bins! I'd love to feature when your plans go live if you'd let me .. please please 🙂
Ashley
Eeeeek!!! Thank you SO much Ana!! You seriously just made my day!! : ) I would LOVE to have you feature the bench! If you want to email me and let me know what all you would need my email is [email protected]! Thanks for stopping by!!
Bonnie @ Uncommon Designs
You are seriously talented! Love this!
Ashley
Thanks Bonnie! : ) xoxox
Bonnie @ Uncommon Designs
You are seriously talented! Love this!
Ashley
Thanks Bonnie! : ) xoxox
Liz@HoosierHomemade
Absolutely love it! Those metal bins are so cool!
~Liz@HoosierHomemade
Ashley
Thanks os much Liz! I seriously want to put those bins everywhere!
Liz@HoosierHomemade
Absolutely love it! Those metal bins are so cool!
~Liz@HoosierHomemade
Ashley
Thanks os much Liz! I seriously want to put those bins everywhere!
Trinity
Beautiful space---as always! Walmart really has stepped things up a notch by partnering with BHG--I'm loving it! And your DIY bench....AWESOME! It would look so great in my own living room (I have a blank, odd space too), and makes me want to break out the hammer and nails. Unfortunately, I am clueless when it comes to building things, so I'm looking forward to your tutorial, hoping it'll be first project. Either that, or I'll have to pay a crafty friend to build it for me, lol. Thanks so much for sharing all your beautiful projects and spaces, and thanks for the chance to win this fun giveaway! 🙂
Ashley
Thanks so much! Yes Walmart is definitely making some improvements, I really love the Better Homes and Gardens Line, they are really coming out with some of the trendy items that don't cost an arm and a leg! The bench is SUPER easy to build! I just posted the tutorial today... I think you can do it : ) If I can anyone can. It's a great beginner project to practice using the kreg jig too! If you have any questions along the way I'll be happy to help out however I can! Have a great weekend!
Trinity
Beautiful space---as always! Walmart really has stepped things up a notch by partnering with BHG--I'm loving it! And your DIY bench....AWESOME! It would look so great in my own living room (I have a blank, odd space too), and makes me want to break out the hammer and nails. Unfortunately, I am clueless when it comes to building things, so I'm looking forward to your tutorial, hoping it'll be first project. Either that, or I'll have to pay a crafty friend to build it for me, lol. Thanks so much for sharing all your beautiful projects and spaces, and thanks for the chance to win this fun giveaway! 🙂
Ashley
Thanks so much! Yes Walmart is definitely making some improvements, I really love the Better Homes and Gardens Line, they are really coming out with some of the trendy items that don't cost an arm and a leg! The bench is SUPER easy to build! I just posted the tutorial today... I think you can do it : ) If I can anyone can. It's a great beginner project to practice using the kreg jig too! If you have any questions along the way I'll be happy to help out however I can! Have a great weekend!
Deb
This is so fabulous! Love the bench, the bins, andall the accessories! Pinning!
Deb
Ashley
Thanks so much Deb!! : ) Have a great weekend!
Deb
This is so fabulous! Love the bench, the bins, andall the accessories! Pinning!
Deb
Ashley
Thanks so much Deb!! : ) Have a great weekend!
Kelly
Absolutely GORGEOUS! Thanks so much for sharing at the party, friend! xo
Ashley
Thanks Kelly!! : ) xoxox
Kelly
Absolutely GORGEOUS! Thanks so much for sharing at the party, friend! xo
Ashley
Thanks Kelly!! : ) xoxox
Angie @ Knick of Time
I'm totally in love with this! I need to hit my Walmart, and see if they have the same bins! Thanks for sharing it at the Vintage Inspiration Party - I'm giving you a shout-out on FB this afternoon!
Ashley
Thanks Angie! Those bins are great, and so affordable too! They also have them in a larger size. Can you ever really have too many bins? lol!
Angie @ Knick of Time
I'm totally in love with this! I need to hit my Walmart, and see if they have the same bins! Thanks for sharing it at the Vintage Inspiration Party - I'm giving you a shout-out on FB this afternoon!
Ashley
Thanks Angie! Those bins are great, and so affordable too! They also have them in a larger size. Can you ever really have too many bins? lol!
Lisa
I adore that bench!! If only I had the space for it in my tiny entry! And that chalkboard!!!Can't wait for the tutorial!!!
Ashley
Thanks so much Lisa! Mine is technically in my living room, but it's right next to where you enter for the front door. Thanks for stopping by! : ) Have a great weekend!
Lisa
I adore that bench!! If only I had the space for it in my tiny entry! And that chalkboard!!!Can't wait for the tutorial!!!
Ashley
Thanks so much Lisa! Mine is technically in my living room, but it's right next to where you enter for the front door. Thanks for stopping by! : ) Have a great weekend!
Gilly @ Colour Saturated Life
This is just a beautiful space. I love the galvanised bins and anything with a chalkboard!
Ashley
Thanks so much!! I'm a chalkboard lover too! I secretly want one in every room, lol! : )
Gilly @ Colour Saturated Life
This is just a beautiful space. I love the galvanised bins and anything with a chalkboard!
Ashley
Thanks so much!! I'm a chalkboard lover too! I secretly want one in every room, lol! : )
Samantha
I love every bit of it, especially those bins and that lantern!
Ashley
Thanks so much Samantha!! : )
Samantha
I love every bit of it, especially those bins and that lantern!
Ashley
Thanks so much Samantha!! : )
Betsy @ Happily Ever After, Etc.
Absolutely love the layered textures! They look amazing together!
Ashley
You're so sweet Betsy! Thanks so much! I had lots of fun decorating this little space... and surprisingly my kids haven't torn it apart yet. 🙂 🙂
Betsy @ Happily Ever After, Etc.
Absolutely love the layered textures! They look amazing together!
Ashley
You're so sweet Betsy! Thanks so much! I had lots of fun decorating this little space... and surprisingly my kids haven't torn it apart yet. 🙂 🙂
Desiree Campbell
This is such a beautiful space... I'm featuring you next week. Thank you for linking it up!
Ashley
Thanks again for the feature Desiree!! : ) Have a great weekend!
Desiree Campbell
This is such a beautiful space... I'm featuring you next week. Thank you for linking it up!
Ashley
Thanks again for the feature Desiree!! : ) Have a great weekend!
The Style Sisters
OOH I love your entry way with the galvanized tins...gorgeeeous! I would like to invite you to come link up to my party every Wednesday to share your awesome ideas http://thestylesisters.blogspot.com/2015/02/centerpiece-wednesday-little-of-this.html hope to see you there!
Karin
Ashley
Thank you so much! The galvanized bins are definitely my favorite!! Have a great weekend!
The Style Sisters
OOH I love your entry way with the galvanized tins...gorgeeeous! I would like to invite you to come link up to my party every Wednesday to share your awesome ideas http://thestylesisters.blogspot.com/2015/02/centerpiece-wednesday-little-of-this.html hope to see you there!
Karin
Ashley
Thank you so much! The galvanized bins are definitely my favorite!! Have a great weekend!
[email protected]
Pop another cough drop Ashley and finish the chalkboard post! You had me at the chalkboard. I have a few diy chalkboards in my house, but the stained frame is now at the top of my to do list. Would LOVE if you shared this post at Friday Favorites going on now... http://notatrophywife.com xo, laura
Ashley
haha Laura! I literally LOLed when I read your comment! I was supposed to get the tutorial up today.. I'll let you take that one up with my teething 19 month old, haha! : ) I'll get it up tomorrow or maaaaaybe next week, but hopefully tomorrow! It's super duper easy!
[email protected]
Pop another cough drop Ashley and finish the chalkboard post! You had me at the chalkboard. I have a few diy chalkboards in my house, but the stained frame is now at the top of my to do list. Would LOVE if you shared this post at Friday Favorites going on now... http://notatrophywife.com xo, laura
Ashley
haha Laura! I literally LOLed when I read your comment! I was supposed to get the tutorial up today.. I'll let you take that one up with my teething 19 month old, haha! : ) I'll get it up tomorrow or maaaaaybe next week, but hopefully tomorrow! It's super duper easy!
Jennifer
Could you tell me what the heighth is on this homemade farmhouse entryway bench please and length? I love it
Jennifer
Could you tell me what the heighth is on this homemade farmhouse entryway bench please and length? I love it
shah
I will be working on a tutorial for the bench itself over the next few days. I hope I got all my pictures for it because I was building it in the garage, the basement, and my living room (fingers crossed). Yay for winter (not really… that’s my sarcasm coming through). I hope you love this little space as much as I do! If you have any ideas for my bedroom let me know… I’m kinda starting over in there!
shah
I will be working on a tutorial for the bench itself over the next few days. I hope I got all my pictures for it because I was building it in the garage, the basement, and my living room (fingers crossed). Yay for winter (not really… that’s my sarcasm coming through). I hope you love this little space as much as I do! If you have any ideas for my bedroom let me know… I’m kinda starting over in there!
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Thanks so much Anna! You are so sweet. I’d love to come over and decorate your house. The fact that you aren’t dealing with sub zero temperatures certainly makes me want to even more ; )
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Thanks so much Anna! You are so sweet. I’d love to come over and decorate your house. The fact that you aren’t dealing with sub zero temperatures certainly makes me want to even more ; )
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While I was downstairs eating lunch (aka cough drops) and staining this bench I’m thinking… I’m never going to finish all this by Wednesday (because sometimes bloggers have deadlines).
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While I was downstairs eating lunch (aka cough drops) and staining this bench I’m thinking… I’m never going to finish all this by Wednesday (because sometimes bloggers have deadlines).
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Thanks so much Anna! You are so sweet. I’d love to come over and decorate your house. The fact that you aren’t dealing with sub zero temperatures certainly makes me want to even more
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Thanks so much Anna! You are so sweet. I’d love to come over and decorate your house. The fact that you aren’t dealing with sub zero temperatures certainly makes me want to even more
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was building it in the garage, the basement, and my living room (fingers crossed). Yay for winter (not really… that’s my sarcasm coming through). I hope you love this little space as much as I do! If you have any ideas for my bedroom let me know… I’m kinda starting over in there!
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