Remember the zebra ottoman I ordered from Walmart.com for $50?
With 2 yards of new fabric, some glossy black paint on the legs, and my dad’s help with stapling the corners, it’s now my new dining bench:
We all like it. . . .
Also, today is the last day to link up to my Coffee Talk link party. I’ll be posting some of my favorite reader coffee tables next week.
Chic Geek says
September 17, 2010 at 12:16 pmAwesome transformation! Love!
casey at loft and cottage says
September 17, 2010 at 12:17 pmBeautiful fabric. Great job!
Ms. Bright says
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Ms. Bright says
September 17, 2010 at 12:17 pmI like what you did! I just made myself a new shower curtain with the same fabric…in the “silver sage” colorway!!
Great pattern! Have a lovely weekend! Go CATS!
sherry says
September 17, 2010 at 12:37 pmEmily….money well spent! Love the fabric and that cute little “bean” sitting on it! Have a fabulous time with Nate :)
Janell @ Isabella and Max says
September 17, 2010 at 12:53 pmAn amazing difference…now this shows what can be done without spending a lot of money! Beautiful. Janell
Tiffanie says
September 17, 2010 at 1:05 pmi love that ahh-mazing fabric!
[email protected] says
September 17, 2010 at 1:12 pmOoh, great fabric choice. And it looks the the family approves!
Pigeon says
September 17, 2010 at 1:44 pmLooks beautiful! Wrap it in plastic wrap….your daughter looks about the same age as my three year old, who has TRASHED our recently upholstered dining chairs. I gave up and just ordered some red pleather to recover my dining chairs.
Courtney says
September 17, 2010 at 2:13 pmThat looks great. Love the contrast of the fabric with the legs. And your sweat pea couldn’t be cuter.
Averill says
September 17, 2010 at 2:33 pmFantastic! Love a bench in the dining room. And that fabric is lovely.
40daysof says
September 17, 2010 at 2:55 pmLove it! I have the same bench and intend to recover it but have never done this before. Any tips? Did take pictures?
Helena - A Diary of Lovely says
September 17, 2010 at 3:14 pmlooks fantastic, and your little one is such a cutie!!!
Centsational Girl says
September 17, 2010 at 3:56 pmGorgeous !!!! Love the fabric.
See you in NY!
Kate
kylielynn85Kylie says
September 17, 2010 at 3:59 pmCute! I ended up buying the same ottoman after your original post and mine is sitting waiting to be recovered. Yours turned out great.
Mrs. Chic says
September 17, 2010 at 4:35 pmThis looks so amazing. I like the fabric you choose a lot — Hmm, I would love a simple bench on our dining room. You got me thinking! lol
Erin says
September 17, 2010 at 4:37 pmFantastic job!! This looks amazing!!
Rhoda @ Southern Hospitality says
September 17, 2010 at 5:10 pmEmily, love how that turned out! That was the steal of the century on that bench, lucky you.
Rene says
September 17, 2010 at 5:15 pmIt looks great! Now that I know it is possible, maybe mine will soon be recovered. Still sweating over fabric choices.
Cristin @ Simplified Bee says
September 18, 2010 at 7:29 pmLove it and the cutie seating on it.
xo,
cristin
Jemsmom says
September 19, 2010 at 3:02 amShe’s gorgeous!!!! Your bench is awesome too!
Haven and Home says
September 19, 2010 at 4:25 pmLooks great! I can’t wait to meet you in New York!!!!
xx,
Marianne
Mom of 2 Cuties @ Sprinkles of Joy and Laughter says
September 19, 2010 at 6:49 pmGreat fabric!! And your lil peanut is adorable!!
journeychic.com says
September 19, 2010 at 9:09 pmIt looks great! I love that fabric.
Kennedy Wife says
September 20, 2010 at 1:59 amit looks adorable…and your litle girl is so sweet!
Caroline @ The Feminist Housewife says
September 20, 2010 at 12:43 pmIt looks sooo amazing! Great job, lady!
Design A-Peele says
September 20, 2010 at 3:39 pmLove what you did! great job :)
Hello Lover... says
September 28, 2010 at 1:05 amLove it – great idea upholstering an inexpensive piece with some amazing fabric – looks so high end and custom!
JoLynn says
October 19, 2010 at 4:53 pmI love it! I just found a bench in the neighbor’s garbage and want to recover it…can I ask you what kind of fabric you got? I have 3 kids and want something to be somewhat wipeable/cleanable if I put it at our table. Thanks!!
maggiedee says
October 22, 2010 at 1:05 amlove your bench! what fabric did you use?