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A Cute Little $5 Bench

I found this bench at the thrift store for $5.  Can you believe that??  I thought it was so adorable, but my husband, ummm notsomuch.  He seriously wanted to put it by the curb for trash pick up.  Shame on him!

And I’m sorry, this has to probably be one of the worst “before” photos in all of blogland, but it’s all I have.  (Oh and if you look outside the garage, see that fire hydrant?  Yes, that is IN our yard.  How dumb of a spot to put that right??  Our car has seen better days, trust me.)

And with a few coats of Heirloom White spray paint here she is…

I think it’s cute!  I still am not sure where it’s going to live in the house, but right now it’s up in the gameroom/playroom/office/craft room.  Uhh yea, doesn’t that name stress you out too?  I’m trying to work on that room now, but it’s difficult.  It’s very difficult to have one big room function as all of those things.

Anyway, here’s the table again.  I used an old pillow we had and sewed a case for it. Yes, SEWED!  Yippee!!  One day I’d like to have a real seat cushion but this is fine for now.  Bought a few new crystal knobs from Hobby Lobby and called it good.

So do you like our new bench?  I like her curves.  Maybe hubby will now also. ;)

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Comments

  8. chrisaldinger says

    if my GW sold something like that for 5 bucks i’d have taken it home also….our GW seems to be out pricing there items. nice job i think its cute

  9. BeckyLindenmayer says

    Sounds like my hubby “Why do you keep bringing trash in the house?” He can’t handle my mix matched style :) Don’t you just love feeling when you turn something that was old and out dated into something beautiful and useful. Great job.

  10. Jill LeBaron says

    Very cute bench! I love it!! :) I have a question about your painting technique. I have recently become inspired to update a few things around here (thanks to blogs like yours!), and I painted a table, which now sits in my entry. I sanded, primed, painted (several coats). But now, the surface feels a bit “sticky”…any ideas? Actually, it doesn’t feel sticky, but my picture frames are sticking to it!! Oops! Should I put a coat of polycrylic on it? I’m not sure how to finish off the surface once it’s been painted. I’d appreciate your advice! Thanks, Jill

    • Decorchick! says

      Aw thanks so much Jill! I have no idea why it would be sticky?? That’s odd. If it bothers you, you could lightly sand that spot, then re-paint? Then I would put a coat of poly on top, that would help I would think. But again, I’m NO expert. :)

  11. Crystal says

    I think its absolutely adorable! Glad your hubby didn’t set it out with the trash! It looks nice with the white paint and the pillow!

  14. Melinda says

    Ooooooo, your bench is wonderful. I love it when you find a piece that has great lines to it and you think of all the great stuff you can do to it, even when the hubby doesn’t see it. :) It looks like the perfect size for sitting on to put on your shoes, and I love the little drawer, perfect for treasures. Love your blog, I have it linked to mine so I can see what your up to.

  17. Corinna says

    Wow, what a fabulous facelift you gave that bench! But my mouth dropped open when I read “crystal knobs at Hobby Lobby.” WHAT? I didn’t know you could buy crystal knobs at HL.

  18. Megan {Honey We're Home} says

    Great job! I tried to spray paint furniture over the weekend and it was a disaster! (post coming soon) I ended up using a can of paint and the pieces came out much better. How’d you do so well with the spray paint? Mine was sooo splotchy-after several coats too:(

  21. pandora's box says

    What a steal…and the details show up so much more now that it is heirloom white…It took me a while for that color to grow on me, but now I am liking it – enjoy your bench!

  22. Ginger says

    OMGosh! How awesome! I’m still working on my husband on letting me get “treasures” like this…he still says no a lot. Sigh~hopefully, he’ll lighten up soon so I can post re-do’s like this!

  23. Robin says

    2 cute! Love the fabric on your pillow seat. I think it’s an adorable touch to a great make over! Crystal knobs at hob lob? I had no idea! Thanks for sharing!

  26. Andrea says

    Beautiful job!!! I am about to sew some curtains, and I’m a tad bit nervous, even though I sew regularly hehe.

  28. Katie says

    Hi! Just found your blog through NFF. Love this little bench…too cute and great price! I like all your home decor ideas here…thanks so much for sharing them with us! Looking forward to visiting again!

  33. robyn says

    OH MAN! THIS is SAAAWEEET! I’m addicted to Heirloom white and it looks Fab on this GREAT find! I used the same color on my project! LOL So happy to have seen this on the shabby nest!

  39. Debbie says

    What a great makeover!! I have seen these tables in the 80’s. They were used as coffee tables. I love how you turned it into a bench! thanks for sharing!

    Debbie

  40. Victoria says

    That is adorable, it looks gorgeous with its new paint job. I can’t believe your hubby wanted to toss it!!! Sometimes they just don’t have our vision:)

  46. Shaunna says

    This IS cute!! I love the knobs and the pillow you added…great color and interest! Thanks so much for sharing it at style feature saturday!! (love your blog design btw) -shaunna :)

  49. Jenn @ Seeds on a Breeze says

    I love this! I can remember my aunt had an old coffee table that looked much like this. I thought it was hideous, but you have a great eye for potential! I saw this on Under the Table and Dreaming.

    Great project!

  51. Shannon says

    SO cute. I’ve been looking for something like that to put in front of my stairs – I’m going to have to keep an eye out at thrift stores!

  52. Kathy says

    Wow!! Great transformation.
    Had a coffee table similar in the 70’s….love it as a bench, would also look great as a TV stand….SOooo many uses for your $5.00 bench
    My hubby has a pretend fit every time I come home with something to re-purpose… him…. “How many chairs do we need”?
    me…”it was $1.00 !!!!!!!!!!! Who cares”

  56. Anonymous says

    Cute bench. Don’t you just love white paint? Love the fabric you used too. It looks so fresh. Your description of your game room made me chuckle. It sounds like my bonus room. I think I will rename it the multipurpose room.

  61. Jane F @ Atticmag says

    You know, that looks to me line a cut-down 50s phone bench. But it looks much better painted and could go in so many different places for various uses. I could see it next to a sofa in a TV room. Nice project. Jane F.

  63. Su-sieee! Mac says

    Wow! This is a great idea! We’ve got a couple of similar tables in our house, but with high legs. I don’ t know if they’d be sturdy enough to sit but it’s something to think about. Thanks! By the way, I’ve come by via All Thingz Related. :-)

  65. Kelli says

    So cute! Congrats on sewing and great fabric choice. Love the bench – if I had a mudroom, I’d want that bench in it!

  77. Desiree says

    So, so cute! Would make a great addition to a little girls room for sure. I can’t believe it was only $5. Goodwill would have charged an arm and a leg if they had it.

    -Desiree

  78. Debbie says

    Now she is such a beauty!!

    I have learned not to pay attention to my hubby and he has learned not to comment because I don’t pay attention to him!! LOL!!

    Debbie

  81. Pearl Maple says

    Great do over,
    my mother would call that a telephone table from the era when the phone was in the front hall of the home and the lady of the house would use the bench to sit and chat with friends

  82. Melissa says

    Can I suggest tufting the pillow to give it a more tailored look? It would be perfect!

    Very cute~

  83. Doreen says

    I LOVE this transformation. I alter smaller items like mail holders, clipboards and such…working my way up to furniture one day!

  84. Linda says

    Lovely piece at a bargain price but looks A.mazing afterwards. Well done!
    So much more satisfying when no one else can see the potential huh! lol

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