Retro Record Player Turned Shabby Chic Bench

by Brooke @ Start at Home

This poor record player has been sitting in my garage for over a year waiting for me to do something with it! When I heard about the Fab Furniture Flippin Contest and the months theme was Shabby Chic Storage I jumped at the opportunity. Plus I have a bit of a competitive side, which was just the motivation I needed to get this baby done!

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Before....Retro right?

Another Before

And here it is......all dolled up!!

If you have ever torn apart an old record player you know how long it takes. These things were built so well it is a very long process to hallow them out, we are talking hours and hours, but it was worth it!

I wanted to make this record player into a bench to sit behind our computer, so I took off the old retro legs and added new bunt feet, making it the perfect height for a bench and adding a more shabby chic feel.

I pulled the record player out and lined the box with bead board for some awesome added storage for our office. I think I will hide our printer in there!

The cubbies that used to house the speakers have also been lined with bead board and found these cute crates at Home Goods to slide right in. Perfect fit!!

For more pictures and how I painted this piece head to my blog!

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Melissa Urchek-Foldesi on Jun 09, 2015
One of the better stereo upcycles I've seen. Great job!!

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Hannah V on Jun 09, 2015
No way! This is just beyond amazing.

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