I’m always looking for something new to do to spruce up rooms in our house. I can’t stand to leave a room the same color or the furniture in the same position for very long. I like to change out picture frames and trade out decor like it’s nobody business.  I find myself at the local craft store at least once/week and shopping online for crafty stuff even more often. My favorite place for inspiration? Pinterest.

Now, because this can be an expensive hobby and I’ll never be able to afford my dream home if I don’t stop buying stuff, I’ve had to learn to improve on what I already own. This bench project took me all of 10 minutes. This bench belonged to my grandmother and was used for a vanity once upon a time. I’m not really sure where the vanity and ended up, but I have the bench {insert happy face}. I felt that the fabric of this bench was bringing it down though so I reupholstered it and voila! Like new. I may add a little more if I find some time and give the wood a white wash look to brighten it up a bit. Here are the steps I took:

What I started with, I really wish I would have taken a picture from the top down. This is an orange and brown velour print. Not horrible, but completely clashes with everything in my kitchen/dining room, which is where this now sits for people when they enter.

What you will need: Furniture, staple gun and the fabric of your choice.

Pull the fabric taught around the edges and start stapling!