Creating an Ottoman From an Old Crate
I have a thing for antique wooden boxes and crates in all shapes and sizes. They are wonderful for storage and I just love the texture and color of the wood and the character they add to a space. Here is one I picked up specifically t o create an ottoman with.
We cut a piece of plywood slightly bigger than the size of the opening for the top. I measured a piece of 3 foam for the seat and used spray adhesive to adhere it to the board. I used an old electric knife (yes, the same type you use to carve a turkey) to cut the edges off so it wouldn't be so square. You can probably pick one of these up at the salvation army for a few bucks. It makes a bit of a mess but does the job.
I wrapped the new top in batting to make it a little softer, measured out the fabric and cut 6 extra around all 4 sides sides. I used heavy duty staples to attach the fabric to the wood. We also added piano hinges to the inside of the top to make it easy to open and use for storage. And here is the final product...
I love how it turned out! It's great storage and extra seating when we have game night! For more projects like this check out my blog at http://mylifeonkayderosscreek.com or on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/lifeonkayderosscreek/.
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Beauitiful job. Nice choices.
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I made one of these from an apple crate For my nephew and his spouse for Christmas. Turned out great.
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