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Friday, August 10, 2012

Bookshelf To Bench

Saturday I shot over to my daughter’s house while they are in New York visiting to work on an upholstery project.  My son-in-law took a bookshelf that he made awhile ago {and that was stored in the garage} and added some foam that they had to the top.  After a text from my daughter, I was given the task of covering it.

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You remember I found that pleather remnant in the Hobby Lobby clearance bin?

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I thought it would work perfect for this ~ easy to wipe down and the colors would go with the rest of the room.  I grabbed a bunch of supplies and headed over there to transform it.  This is what I came upon when I arrived.

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I wound up having to do the sides in pieces since the fabric wasn’t big enough to cover the whole thing. 

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Where I pieced the sides, I added this tassel trim.

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It took me about 2 1/2 hours from start to finish and they will have to finish off the inside.  I will be making a suggestion for that and I also suggested they get a piece of molding for the bottom to cover up that area. 

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If it was mine, I’d even go a step further and get some short feet to add to the bottom.  I “styled” it a little bit before I left.

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Before I walked out the door, I added a little book to that stuffed dog on top, so it looks like he’s reading it.  I think my granddaughter will get a kick out of seeing that!

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16 comments:

  1. Now that is a genius idea! I love the leather look and the tassel trim. It's very nice!! Your grand daughter will love it for sure!

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  2. Чудесное превращение! Браво! Очень стильный предмет интерьера получился! Умница! Возьму на заметку, с вашего разрешения.

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  3. Very cute. I love it.
    I didn't know that you are a GF as well. Do you have Celiac?
    I have never heard from Viv.....but glad we are partners. See you soon.

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  4. What a great idea. I love the "leather" look too. Great job, way too cute witht he stuffed bears. Hugs, Marty

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  5. It looks amazing!!! I love working with pleather.

    Dee

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  6. You're so clever. What a great look. Glad you were able to stretch the fabric so far.

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  7. Great look..love the tassels..Of course you had to add those finishing touches..So cute..

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  8. kathy I love the fabric. It looks like a high end piece.

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  9. You did a great job transforming that! It looks good. I like the added tassle trim too. You made some good suggestions. Hopefully, they will use them to further enhance the piece.

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  10. It looks wonderful! I agree that some feet would really finish it off. And it looks like they would be fairly each to install. Your daughter is lucky to have a talented Mom like you!

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  11. You did a fabulous job of covering that bench. I like the trim. It's beautiful with the pleather fabric. Yes, I bet your grandaughter will love the bear with the magazines.

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  12. It looks wonderful! Did they love it?????

    J

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  13. So clever! I love the bottom shelf for storage.

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  14. Looks great! Looks like the perfect spot for a few furry friends. I have a really hard time with upholstery, can never seem to get the puckers out.

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I always enjoy reading your comments! Kathy