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Bedside Table Pet Bed
by
Kimberly Renae
(IC: homeowner)
$6
2 Days
Easy
We just moved into a new (but smaller) home. I've been looking for ways to save space.
I ran across this idea on Pinterest and just had to try it out!
I cant stand the sight of furry animal beds on the living room floor, wherever, being an eye sore not matching the decor.
My daughter just got a 7 week old kitten named Maybee. This was the perfect project for these two!
I picked up the table for $5 at my local thrift store.
The sheet was .50 as was the pillow.
I already had left over paint and primer from previous projects.
The entire project cost me $6.
I couldn't be happier!!!
The before picture.
Sanded with 80 grit sand paper.
Scrubbed down with TSP.
Primed with Sherwin Williams Multi Purpose Bonding Primer.
Added little hook to the two pillars I wanted as the entrance. Primed and painted them along with the table.
2 coats of paint. I used Sherwin Williams All Surface Enamel in a Satin finish.
Now time for the decor!!!
I cut along the 4 corners of a fitted sheet. By doing so the elastic came out very easy.
I then cut off the excess material. With my very cute assistant Miss Maybee. 🙂
I then folded the material and glued the edges together with a hot glue gun. I suppose sewing would be best, but I'm not that great at it. lol.
Then I used a staple gun to attach the material on the inside of the table. Both on top and bottom. I scrunched up the material to give it more personality.
The front after picture.
Back and side after picture.
Tossed in the pillow and done!!
I left the pillow detached for washing purposes.
My daughters new bedside table and our kittens new comfy and private bed!!!
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Published July 9th, 2017 3:47 AM
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Love it!! I have two cats and have spent a lot of money on cat beds. They wear out after while and are hard to wash, so there I go buying new beds. They like to sleep in the living room with me during the day and they each have their own corner of a wall. I just don't know if I can come up with a small piece of furniture for each that won't look out of place with my new furniture and not over crowd my living room. Suggestions anyone?
What a cute project, but I am concerned about the hooks. They could be a hazard to kitty eyes or other parts as MayBee grows and moves quickly. Maybe self stick velcro instead? One piece on the wooden leg and the other on the fabric.