Making My Own Vintage and Finding My Style–DIY Telephone Bench
I kept forcing myself to make my home fit the farmhouse style because farmhouse is totally in. However, farmhouse just isn’t my personal style. I was trying too hard to make it work. It wasn’t until recently I figured this out and have accepted it. But, I’ve been attempting to go this direction for a while. And I’ve finally decided I’m done. I think my office redo was kind of the start of going a different direction.
And that is the background story on this project. We are going back to the 60’s for this one in an attempt to start making my own style.
Have you seen those pictures from way back in the day when people had those super cool looking telephone benches? They would sit on the bench and the telephone would be on a little box and they would talk on it there. Well I think they are the neatest thing. So I decided to build one:)
And that is the background story on this project. We are going back to the 60’s for this one in an attempt to start making my own style.
Have you seen those pictures from way back in the day when people had those super cool looking telephone benches? They would sit on the bench and the telephone would be on a little box and they would talk on it there. Well I think they are the neatest thing. So I decided to build one:)
For full details on the build, check out the blog post below. I made the legs from 2x2s cut at a slight angle.
I attached 1x3 side supports and back supports.
I attached an arm rest, back rest, and used a 1x12 board as the seat. I built and attached a small box to one side and added a small drawer.
Once I brought it inside, I decided to stain it instead of leaving it unfinished. I kind of regret staining it, but I still like it.
When I started building this, I had my doubts I was going to like it. I actually like it a lot better than I thought I would. It’s not authentic “vintage,” but it’s a little quirky and I think it’s going to fit well with the rest of our bedroom when I get done updating it soon:)
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It's perfect! You are SO talented!
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This is awesome! You should be really proud! I think it is FANTASTIC! And the stain is kind of wonderful...
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@Gavi Thank you so much!
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