Hi friends, I'm so glad you stopped by! Today I will show you how to tweak a bench by replacing the fabric. I purchased this dreamy white bench a while back before I started blogging. It wasn't so dreamy when I purchased it. It was brown and the upholstery was dark and dirty. Sorry, there are no before pictures of it in its dreary state.
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Below is a picture of the first big change to this bench. I painted it white and covered it with a yellow and red floral print. I thought it would look pretty in front of the window in my daughter's bedroom. Once I placed it there I realized it needed a tweak.
To tweak it....
I replaced the floral print with white burlap.
I replaced the floral print with white burlap.
I didn't have to measure. This extra piece was the perfect fit. I used a staple gun to attach the burlap. Then I replaced the seat back on the bench.
I gave the bench personality by hanging a heart banner to the back. If you would like to know how I made the banner just click on the link.
That's all it took for this simple tweak.
I love this sunny spot in her bedroom!
It is a cozy spot for flute practice.
Your dreamy white bench looks much prettier (and dreamy) with the white fabric. What a pretty music room!
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Ricki Jill
Very pretty bench - love the heart garland also!
ReplyDeleteAll white does give everything a dreamy quality. The room looks so cozy and serene. I am afraid of all white though, like some people are afraid of color!! My house is all color.
ReplyDeleteLove everything about this….so pretty!!! Thank you for sharing at One More Time Events.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful room and I love the bench with the white burlap!
ReplyDeleteThis bench is so pretty -- love the garland, too!!! XO, Aimee
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty bench, I love it and the garland is fabulous. Thanks tons for linking to Inspire Me. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteThat bench is just adorable! I adore the contrast between the burlap and the sheers -- very dreamy!
ReplyDeleteso very pretty romantically done as well
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How pretty, your bench looks amazing!
ReplyDeleteoh my goodness, beautiful!!!!!!! I invite you to share at my blog hop ( you can still link up until Sat)
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Your bench really is dreamy! Wonderful :)
ReplyDeleteit looks beautiful - and that heart banner looks so pretty on it!
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What a dreamy spot! I love the new linen on your bench, and that Marilyn photo. Thanks for sharing at Fridays Unfolded!
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Nancherrow
The white burlap really made it look elegant. Love it! Sweet spot for your daughter to hang out! Thanks for sharing it with SYC.
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Jann
So dreamy...love it! You're being featured at AMAZE ME MONDAY, so hop back over...
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Cindy
Love! Thank you for sharing! You will be one of the features tomorrow at the Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. Also, I have a new address: www.thededicatedhouse.com Hope to see you again at the bash! Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
ReplyDeleteHi Julie, I really love the beautiful whites. You are right it looks really dreamy and I can almost feel a slight breeze coming through the window. :) (Yeah, I'm pretty sure your window wasn't actually open. lol)
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Leelee @ paperbagstyling
So Dreamy! Love this bench!
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Thanks for linking up!
DeleteDrop dead gorgeous. Really love the banner....nice touch.
ReplyDelete~Audrey@http://eleganteconomies.blogspot.com
I saw this on the Sunday Best Showcase. Beautiful bench, love the burlap and white!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love a white room and the new cover on the bench is perfect. Looks so clean and fresh. (Sharon) Thanks for sharing this diy project on your gallery at #simplybebetsy
ReplyDeleteSharon and Denise
Love love the white room and this bench with the garland....too cute!! I would love to have you join me for my Centerpiece Wednesday linky party and share this post with us. Come on over http://thestylesisters.blogspot.com/2014/04/centerpiece-wednesday-cool-blues-with.html
ReplyDeleteKarin
This is so so pretty!
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