Bench Makeover
When I ran across this vintage bench at a yard sale, I knew she could be beautiful if given a little TLC. It had been stored in a shed for quite some time and the fabric was musty smelling and very dated. Otherwise, the bench was sturdy and had a shape that I loved.
I removed the seat completely so that I was just left with the frame. I also removed the springs.
The wood frame had a yellow, speckled type of finish. I painted the wood and caning with two coats of the color, Midnight Sky, from the Dixie Belle Paint Company.
Rather than reupholstering the cushion, I replaced it with 1" x 3" boards to form the seat. The end boards had to be notched out to go around the legs of the bench.
I stained the boards with Dixie Belle VooDoo Gel Stain using the color, Tobacco Road. VooDoo Gel Stain is water based so it makes for easy clean up. The stained wood with the black paint makes for a great contrast.
No more musty smell, no more dated look... just a beautiful clean bench with a modern updated style.
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Love the bench. I would put cushions on the wooden seat.
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Great project results. But, I’m wondering what kind of flooring was that in the last picture? They wall is lovely, but the floor is incredible!
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That is a beautiful bench. I'm going to begin my search for an old bench. Wish me luck! I want one in my home! Joanne