Last week, I picked up this dowdy bench with really great lines at a local thrift store. It was $12. I transformed it this past weekend with fresh paint, a bit of silk, and some custom fabric covered buttons. If you want to know how to create a custom tufted seat, follow the tutorial at the end of this post.
Isn’t it amazing what a little paint and fabric can do?
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Brilliant, my dear – absolutely Bee-u-tee-full!
amazing amazing amazing!! You truly are inspiring and I hope now that the weather is warm I will put some of your inspiration to good use! :)
I love the new version. I wish I could find nice furniture like that at my local thrift store!
You are absolutely amazing. That is gorgeous!
You rock! I would have never thought to loose the padding on the sides completaly. I’m so glad I found this blog!
Wow! What a transformation you did. I love it without the puffy sides too!
Gorgeous! You completely transformed that little guy into a total beauty!
That is one amazing revamp of the old bench!
This is too good. TOO GOOD!
Amazing properties those cocktails have, lol! Beautiful job!
Amazing!!! You have the best luck thrifting!!!
Gorgeous! I have Heirloom White and it such a pretty soft white color. I am using it on my kitchen table and chairs. :)
Holy cow, I love this! Awesome job!
And I’ve never seen anything like that little attachment for the spray paint can. Genius! Thanks for mentioning that.
Oh my, what a transformation.
You’re good! I love it.
Oh crap! That looks fantastic! My thrift shops never have anything good like that!
I’ll trade you my table redo for your bench redo.
Great work! :)
WOW! You find the best stuff and you make it look SO pretty. Love that! I’ll be linking.
What a fabulous job you did here! Great tutorial too.
Yuck, Ick, Blech! I’ve said it….now I’m saying “Bravo!” “Brilliant,” as Simon Cowell might say. Am getting ready to make a vanity seat. Will use this technique for sure. Love it.
AWESOME!
REally, REALLY amazing! I love the idea to keep the sides open too! bravo!!!
Wowza! What a comprehensive and great tutorial! I’m LOVIN’ it over her…staying for awhile if you don’t mind!
You must have awesome thrift stores, your makeover is fantastic…………great instructions.
Why oh why was I born without a creative bone in my body… or if there is one I haven’t discovered it yet!! Great job, keep ’em coming!
That looks amazing. I love all the details!
Wow! You did a great job on this. Love your blog!
I am loving this completely. I tried oh so hard to find something to DIY at a local flea market with no avail. I am not a quitter though. Until I find that perfect piece… I’ll just continue to covet your pieces!
I want your thrift stores near me.
Edit: I want your thrift stores near me, and I want the time to visit them and find buried treasures for next to nothing.
Edit: I want your thrift stores near me, and I want the time to visit them and find buried treasures for next to nothing, the eye to see their potential, and then the skill to make it all happen once I get home.
Edit: I want you to move in and do things like this for me.
i am impressed! i am bookmarking you right now! =)
I love it….. I want your thrift store by me because the thrift store by me is blaaaa…
Thank you, you have given me tons of inspiration.
You INSPIRE me! I consider myself an always-looking-for-that-diamond-in-the-rough type person too, but you’ve got me beat girl! Just scored an amazing table at the thrift store yesterday for 3 dollars and a gorgeous full length mirror for 5! Can’t wait to try out your Heirloom white paint on them to make em purty. Thanks for all the great ideas!
How did you remove all the little bits of fabric that were left and make it look so smooth? Was it with the pliers?