I'm infatuated with upcycling.
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Awhile back, I came upon this great
post and knew I had to try one for myself.
I've grown to love the transformation so much so, that I've made a few more and
each one is so special.
If you have a bed frame that is special to you, one that was
handed down for generations, or your baby's first big boy bed, but no longer have a use
for it's intended purpose, re-purpose it to a fabulous bench. I do not have a tutorial this time, but I'll
make sure to add one the next time I get down and dirty with a bed frame. There are tons of tutorials online, but I found Shaunna's tutorial to fit the bill.
This cutie was my first.
I didn't have a spare bed hanging around, and since I was revving to go,
I purchased a used twin headboard and footboard on Craigslist. I love the way it turned out. I have it for sale in my shop. Gosh, I love to upcycle. One less item in our landfills.
My friend Jess no longer had room for her little girl's bed, but it was something she couldn't part with. I was thrilled to give her a useful piece of furniture that is near and dear to her heart.
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Wow! What a great job you did! I love re-purposing and upcycling! I love how the white with blue stripes came out.
ReplyDeleteThanks Glenda! It was so much fun to make this bench and I'm really happy with the beachy stripes. :)
DeleteLove the striped bench... great job!
ReplyDeleteoooh the blue stripes are my favorite! lovely and beachy!
ReplyDeleteLove this idea. I have my Dad's old bed and he loved to re-create new things out of old. I know that he would've loved for me to do this. I do have a few questions: How did you attach it all together? Also, what did you use for the seat?
ReplyDeleteSo sorry it took me so long to get back to you . . . just noticed that I didn't answer. To attach the legs, I usually try to use pocket holes. I often need to use little brackets as well. Most of that stuff is hidden anyway, so bracket away! Next you build the frame for the seat. I use 1X3's around the back, the sides and the front -- it's basically a little box. Usually I add some extra bracing in between the front and back (slats). Then choose your seat -- MDF, smooth plywood, planking. There are a few tutorials online, but I'll be getting around to creating my own one day. :)
DeleteWaiting for the reply to the above ? Love all.
ReplyDeleteHow do you do the seat ? Thanks
ReplyDeleteHi Karen! One of these days I'll be getting around to doing a tutorial on building a bench. :) After cutting your footboard in half and attaching it with brackets and/or pocket holes, you build a frame around the back, sides, and front using 1X3's. Then you put your seat on top of the frame. Hope this helps!
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