DIY Bedroom Bench from Converted Coffee Table {Part II}

Here is a pic of what I started with, and the first post is here.

What you need:

• Gray paint (or desired color)
• Sponge brush
• 4 Inch Foam that hangs about 1/2 inch over edge of coffee table (we found ours at JoAnn Fabrics)
• Desired Fabric (I purchased 1 yard for a 36×18 bench)
• Staple Gun
• All-purpose permanent hold glue

Steps:

1.) Paint the legs of the coffee table and let dry thoroughly

2.) In a well ventilated area glue the foam to the top of the table and allow to dry for at least an hour (some glues require 24 hours to dry)

3.) Cut the fabric so that there is about 1 inch that hangs over the top of the table (this is what you’ll need to staple under the lip).

4.) Pull fabric tightly at one side and staple two staples; repeat on all four sides.  This will ensure that each side stays even when you secure all of the fabric. Finish stapling all sides of the fabric to the bench.

5.) To secure the corners, fold them in a 45 degree angle under the fabric hanging over on the shorter sides of the bench. The best way to think about this is like you’re wrapping a present.

Here’s the final product! I’m so happy with the color!

And the fabric looks fab against the red chest of drawers in the room!

As an added bonus there was left over fabric and I made an accent pillow for the bed. This fabric is Robert Allen, and can be found at JoAnn Fabrics.

{I Do} Love Our New Kitchen Furniture!

A few days ago I updated that Chris and I went to Ikea and got a kitchen cart for more counterspace. Here is the most current pic of our purchase (pretty excited). One thing I realized when taking this pic is that we own a lot of green and red…thankfully they are complementary colors!

Also, very excited that tomorrow, Chris will submit his FIRST blog post. Did I mention that I’m very excited?

The Ikea Trip…

Even before Chris and I moved into our new home, we vowed that Ikea would not be our sole source of furniture. While I am incredibly happy for our bed, bar, buffet table, side tables, (the list goes on) that have lasted almost 5 years, I was ready for legit furniture. Well, at least furniture I didn’t have to spend all Sunday assembling or worry about it breaking the next time we moved. However, this past weekend, we made a trip to Ikea. Not one trip, but TWO. Yes, we went on Saturday and it was a #failed mission. Came back on Sunday and found our winning piece…

As I’ve mentioned our kitchen is lacking in counter and storage space. Instead of breaking the bank and finishing the kitchen (we can’t afford more granite counter tops right now), we hopped back on the Ikea bandwagon, and I couldn’t be happier.  Stay tuned for the “after” photo of how we’ve made this more of an {I Do} piece.

{I Do} It Ourselves? Free DIY Furniture Plans for PB Bar Cart

While browsing for indoor bar stations, I came across the following piece at Pottery Barn:

After realizing the piece is no longer available I began my search for its duplicate, used version, or something that could fill my need for this bar cart. In my search I came across a fabulous site, thedesignconfidential.com. Listed on the site is a DIY for building it!

 

Now, I’ll confess, it will be a task, but Chris has agreed to take on the challenge with me. Wish us luck – I’ll be uploading pics of the full experience, along with any tips we discover.

For details and the how-to go here: Free DIY Furniture Plans to Build a PotteryBarn Inspired Glasgow Entertaining Bar Cart | The Design Confidential.

{I Do} love yellow and gray…

We finally got our yellow couches in today. A special thanks to my brother for hauling them up here! Here’s an update on our room with the ottoman (Sophie approves!):

{I Do} Gorgeous Gray on Gray Decor

{blue gray love}

DIY {I Do}: Painted Dresser as Kitchen Island

Love this idea, and how simple it actually is with a coat of paint and a few extra add-ons.

{From: apartmenttherapy.com}

So here’s how it’s done for less than $200!

{Paper Towel Holder from Sears: $9.59, Ikea Dresser: $129, Hooks: $8}

I know this one doesn’t have a granite counter top, but in order to keep is on the cheap side, you can always keep the white top and stain it with a cutting board stain.

{I Do} Love Dreaming on Sale Sites

The One Kings Lane email comes in my inbox daily, and although we can’t afford a lot of the high-end furniture on there, I love dreaming and getting ideas.

{From OneKingsLane.com Faucet Table: $359, Andy Warhol, Mechanical Terrier Print: $45, Suede Loveseat: $2,599, 8×10 Rug: $3,999}