Sunday, June 19, 2011

Storage Bench- Before and After

Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend.  Thought I'd share this nifty little storage bench I picked up at an estate sale.  I looked and it and it reminded me of something my grandpa would've made.  It was calling my name and I had to take it home. This is what it looked like when I got it.

Masonite storage bench




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First I patched up some of the small holes with wood filler.  Than I removed the top and the vinyl seat fabric.  Underneath was smelly original foam padding so I tore that out as well.  Next I primed it.

Primed storage bench


Then I painted it and started working on the top.  I didn't want to use $22.00 foam padding so I used  $6.00 carpet padding instead.  You can see how I did that here.  I used upholstery/ drapery fabric to cover the top.


green gray graphic fabricAnd here is the final product.



cream storage bench


I love it.  I'm almost inspired to use it as a pattern and make a banquette with similar construction.  I think that would be awesome.


xo,


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10 comments:

  1. Love this! Great makeover and it's so pretty now!

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  2. Love the finished project, amazing! So inspiring!! I have a toy box that could use a seat on top, and your carpet padding idea is fantastic, thanks!

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  3. Wow!! I absolutely love this! :) Featuring it on my FB page!: )

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  4. Great Job.. You did amazing work...it looks wonderful!

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  5. Its a great storage box. Love how it turned out. Love the pattern of the fabric and also the colour you used. Thanks for sharing at Beach Cottage Good Life Wednesdays.

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  6. I need this!! I have been looking high and low for a storage bench for blankets!

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  7. check my for sale link. You never know what you will find : )

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  8. Love the job you did on this, particularly the fabric xx Ava

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