Earlier this summer a good friend of mine asked me if I wanted to give a good home to some furniture from her parent-in-laws’ estate. I love old pieces but I especially love furniture (or anything) with a meaningful story that was a part of someone special’s home. I took a couple pieces knowing I could give them a new life and finally got around to some updates. Even though I have a needy infant, she does nap and I need a creative outlet to stay sane. Now that we finally have a house, and the space to work in, it inspired me to knock out a couple projects.
First up is this little X bench. We use it in our entry for a place to drop bags as you come in the door. We have a lot of wood in that area so I wanted to mix in some cooler tones with paint and fabric. Leave it to my mom who’s only lived here for a couple months to find a gem of an upholstery yardage store I haven’t heard of in the 13 years I’ve lived here. A warehouse full of 60″ bolts marked down 50% and often an additional 50% off that. I think I got a couple yards of this Monet-inspired fabric for $5. Insane.
BEFORE:
See? Way too many similar wood tones happening, it was begging for some contrast and color. The fabric is hard to see but its a pale peach with a subtle diamond pattern.
AFTER:
Remembering Jenny’s post on the Critter Spray Gun, I ordered one and recruited (gots to delegate!) my husband to give it a couple quick coats. We had some leftover paint from the bathroom cabinets and it matched the fabric’s gray tones perfectly. I stapled the new material on the top and dunzo! Love what it brings to this corner.
{Critter Spray Gun, Paint: Benjamin Moore Kendall Charcoal. And if you’re in the Sacramento area you have to check out Triad Plus Fabrics}
7 thoughts on “X bench makeover”
Yeah! so happy it is put to good use and looks so lovely. AND you are blogging!!! I keep thinking about writing again for the same reason….I forget to much shit!
I love this makeover! I’m impressed that you did this with a newborn. I have a few projects that I need to finish up that I started a lifetime ago.
ps. I love your new blog! It’s perfect!
xo,
Cara
I’ve had projects in my head for years but actually do have time! Its partly having the mental break from work but also having a house I feel invested in. Its one of my favorite things to do and I haven’t been doing it. Thanks Cara!
Becki, Isn’t it fun that we all have some sort of “crafty” thing going? All throughout this family whether it is through blood or marriage or adoption it doesn’t matter. It’s a fun connection. You have such a great sense of color use (as does your mom). Great job!
Thank you Aunt Pat! Yes, I’ve missed having time to do this stuff, its been too long…
How did Teeps like the Critter? And I must check out this fabric store!
Hey I just realized I had comments! #bloggerfail He liked it ok, he thought maybe easier to just use a brush but the finish is super smooth so I say worth it. 🙂