I was a little scared to try this, but I guess there is only one way to figure out if it will work, Trail and Error right???
I cut the foot board in half (no turning back now!) The footboard was a little too short so I had to add some feet on the bottom, as you can see above. Once I had it the height I needed I build a rectangular frame out of 2×4’s and used LOTS AND LOTS of screws to secure everything together. Once it was all put together I cut 1×4 pink planks down to 18 inch strips, and used finish nails to nail them into the 2×4 rectangular frame.
I wanted this bench to be a fun color, lime green seemed to be the right color! I sprayed it green…..and it was green, way way way too green for my likings, it reminded me of a green monster. I needed to somehow break up the green or repaint everything which didn’t sound very fun. I always hate when I do this, but if I don’t love it I have a hard time selling it.
I contemplated for a few days until is decided to paint the spindles cream and use a stencil to add a few fun designs! After it was glazed it looked just perfect, and I LOVED IT!! (check back later this week for a tutorial on the fun pillows!!)
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Rubylicious Bespoke
May 2, 2013 at 3:36 amVery sweet, love the contrast.
Alison
Shabby chic Sandy
May 2, 2013 at 5:32 amI love it–now I want to make one!
Crystal
May 2, 2013 at 3:32 pmI love it!! It is so cute!! Great job!!
Cheryl Rodda
May 2, 2013 at 3:49 pmyou need to bring it to the store…I will sell! Mothers day is right around the corner!
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May 2, 2013 at 5:16 pmThis Bench is SOLD!! Thank you for the Offer.
Maryann @ Domestically-Speaking
May 7, 2013 at 8:44 pmLOVE that lime green bench… so perfect for spring & summer. I've got a headboard in my garage BEGGING to be transformed. I'm featuring your bench in the PoPP Spotlight. Thanks for linking up.
I Restore Stuff
January 21, 2014 at 12:29 pmI love this. Have seen a few bed turned benches and glad I came across yours. I have my oldest son's single bed that he's had since he was first in a big bed, which I am setting aside for just this purpose. He's now 18 and has a new bed, so this will be a fun project!