storage bench makeover

this was really fun.

so, i love love love craig's list.
we are b.f.f.'s.
i found this cool bench last week and snagged it up.
especially since the woman selling it was offering me less than half price because i was purchasing something else from her {more on that later . . .  i know the suspense is killing you}.

you may be making the raised eyebrow look that aj gave me when he saw it.
but i had a plan.
and this baby had potential.

i had been looking for a trunk for like, ever.
i have wanted something by our back door for the boys shoes so they can toss them in there as soon as they walk through the door and shoes aren't strung all over the house.
it also makes it convenient for when we're heading out the door in a rush. . . which we always are.

i wanted something with a little character and haven't been able to find the right thing for the right price.

until this bad boy showed up.

let's look at the lovely vinyl padded top.

so here's my process of turning this beast into a beauty. . .

i took all of the screws out that were holding the lid on.
then i hauled the bottom outside to give it a fresh coat of white spray paint.

it took several coats to get into all those nooks & crannies.

then i tackled the lid.

i had to fight with the handle for quite a while but i really wanted to save it.

then i stapled burlap around the top.
i put it right over the vinyl & braiding.
i love covering things with fabric and staples...it pleases my need for immediate gratification. :)

i would have put more staples in because i love to use one million staples, but i ran out.
then i put the handle back on & screwed the lid back to the base.

i love that rusty old handle.

now we have the perfect place for storing the boys' shoes and some extra seating to boot.

once again, burlap has made my day. :) Pin It