DIY // The Bench Makeover

What a fun little DIY // The Bench Makeover project this was, I am pretty sure that finding this cute bench on Friday was meant to be! As I told you guys before, I had planned on making a bench from scratch, but I just hadn’t gotten to it yet. Until, last weekend where I was spared to build the bench from scratch by finding one at my local goodwill.

DIY // The Bench Makeover

I summed all steps up for you in a picture gallery, with a short caption describing what I was doing. You will find all items I used for this makeover at the bottom of this post. Hope you enjoy it!

This was more than just a hand full of staples!

Foam and batting were in very good condition.

Cutting out the fabric to fit the bench.

If you cut off the corners you will have less overlaying fabric.

Time to attach the new fabric covered Buttons, which I made from the leftover fabric that was used on the bench.

Fold the fabric and secure with staples.

I used 12mm staples to secure the sides.

Once the top fabric was secured, I attached the lower part of the bench with a 4″ wide strip of the same fabric used throughout. The paper strip will help you achieve a clean line once you flip the fabric down to staple on the bottom.

I used the old hanger bolts on my new legs (which I found at an antique mall). Simply drill a hole for your bolts and screw them in.

Super comfortable with shoe storage underneath.

Items I used for this makeover:

1-yard upholstery fabric (Joann’s)
Dritz Home 0.5” Wide x 20Yds Upholstery Tack Strip Natural
Crown Galvanized Steel Staples
Upholstery Dust Cover Fabric
14″ high wooden legs

Bettina Johnson

Hi there! My name is Bettina Johnson an “entrepreneur” by heart, aspiring health advocate, DIYer, and blogger by night.

13 Comments

Lory at Designthusiasm.com says:

September 17, 2014 at 9:55 am

Wow, that’s really impressive. I have no problem with the vision, but I’m utterly incapable of the DIY. Bravo to you!! Job well done… 🙂

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1. Bettina Johnson says:
  
  September 17, 2014 at 1:10 pm
  
  Thank you Lory, I am very happy how it turned out. Don’t feel bad about not being able to DIY, you probably have some other great talents. We can’t have it all, right? 😉
  
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Sarah says:

September 17, 2014 at 10:04 am

Nice! I love the fabric you chose. 🙂

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1. Bettina Johnson says:
  
  September 17, 2014 at 1:12 pm
  
  Thanks Sarah, I am so glad I found the fabric. It’s soft and makes the cushion super comfy.
  
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Hello, I'm Leslie! says:

September 17, 2014 at 12:25 pm

Fun project! Love it!

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1. Bettina Johnson says:
  
  September 17, 2014 at 1:16 pm
  
  It was fun, glad you like it!
  
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Sara @ Mom Endeavors says:

September 17, 2014 at 11:56 pm

That turned out awesome! What a great makeover!

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1. Bettina Johnson says:
  
  September 17, 2014 at 11:59 pm
  
  Thank you Sara!
  
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Irene (One O) says:

October 6, 2014 at 1:22 pm

Adore this project and lovely styling!
Irene xxxx

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1. Bettina Johnson says:
  
  October 6, 2014 at 1:45 pm
  
  Thank you very much Irene!
  
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Faino ti, DIY says:

October 6, 2014 at 6:20 pm

OMG! The result is really amazing!!!
It’s nice to see how a simple and different fabric can change somethig completly.
Congrats for the result
Kisses

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