Upcycled Headboard Bench
Last summer I spotted this headboard at a church sale. It was sitting off to the side with a sticker that said, "make offer.” It had been damaged in a rain storm the night before so the veneer started to bubble and peel. What made it unattractive to others, meant a good deal for me!
Have you seen the headboard benches online? Some people use them as an outdoor bench, others as an entryway piece. I just always wanted to build one. So I grabbed this headboard and footboard set; I knew it would make a fabulous headboard bench.
The building of a bench like this is pretty basic, with a little patience, wood glue and just a couple of tools it can be a rewarding project, even for a beginner.
Building things with a combination of old and new wood always looks a little rough before it's finished. But keep going, grab that can of paint and watch it come to life!
I removed the peeling veneer, primed the piece with a stain blocker and then, I painted it in an Antique White Milk Paint.
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Now it's the perfect creamy white. I had to distress these details to make them pop; it's just such an elegant piece.
For comfort this bench needs a simple cushion, it brings in a bit of pattern and softens the piece.
This month I'm showing my workshop members a step-by-step tutorial video on this project. If you'd like this video or just want a safe place to learn and grow, join my monthly membership group. I offer one-on-one support for your painting projects. We build and paint and decorate together each month, making our houses into homes.
For more details click on the blog link below
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http://www.rootsandwingsfurniture.com/blog/headboardbench
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This is one of the most beautiful pieces of furniture ever. Nice job.
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I absolutely loved this project. I grew up in the south and there was always a bench on the porch. This one is definitely a conversation piece. Love love love it!
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very pretty! How did you disguise the uneven surface at the edges of the veneer?
FANTASTIC and GORGEOUS!!! Curious how much of the $40 you spent on the bed itself......
great job
the footboard is gorgeous, what are your plans for it ?