I recently had the joy of working with Nina from
Nina Randone Graphic Design on re-doing
a piece of furniture for her.
I was really excited to work with her because I
new she would want something fun & bright.
She chose the fabric & the paint color & I got my little
booty to work. After sanding & prepping I discovered
the wood on the bench was brittle & needed a lot
of repairs, & after working forever on it I knew the
bench would never be perfect, but it would still
be a  beautiful bench in the end….
 The bench before….
& the beautiful after…
So what do you think of this bright bench re-do?
Have you re-uphostered a bench before?
What was your favorite/least favorite part?
Share your thoughts on the facebook page or
comment below & share your tips & tricks with everyone.
I love how this bench turned out & I’m excited to see
it in her home! & before anyone asks, she purchased
the fabric in Sweden & as far as we know
it’s not available here in the US.
I hope each one of you had an amazing weekend.
We sure did, mini road trip yesterday with the hubs,
some shopping, double date night last night, lots
of food & laughs, relaxing sunday, beautiful
Sunday walks with my little fam… It
doesn’t get better then this.
Talk to you soon…
Liz Marie
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I really like the fabric and paint that she picked out. You did such an awesome job. I haven’t tried to recover a bench yet. I might have to do this soon after seeing this one. : )
Thank you so much Erica! I love the fabric she picked out too.. it’s so bright & fun, I would have never picked this out for myself, so I’m glad I got to work with it for someone else. I hope you are inspired to re-do a bench for yourself
I am loving the bright colors! Wish my entryway was larger or I had a mudroom because that would be such an inviting idea.
Yes! This bench would be an amazing first impression in a home. I also wish I had an entryway as well!
Love the fabric…so bright and cheerful! Now it just needs a little cat curled up on it!
haha thank you so much! & a cat or a shi tzu? haha My dogs love benches by windows!
I love, love, love the fabric!! If there was any problem with the wood, it doesn’t show…beautiful job! I love how it perfectly under the window. I haven’t done a bench yet but may if I find one.
Thank you so much.. I swear the more I sanded the more the it chipped and disintegrated.. So I had to leave the flaws & simply paint over them.. It just gives it more character I think
Just use Kiltz and paint. It won’t let stuff blead through.
Beautiful job!
Thank you Candice
I have one just like it I want to redo…thanks for inspiration.
You are so welcome Sherry! I hope your re-do turns out amazing
I absolutely adore that fabric!
I agree! It’s very original and unique!
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I love the colors! It’s a great bench.
Anna
http://www.askannamoseley.com
Great job it’s gorgeous, so bright and fun. I love the fabric where is it from?
The fabric is from Sweden & we couldn’t find it anywhere in America. I was disappointed!
that fabric is SO fun! love the colors!
It turned out so pretty. I have been on the lookout for a bench to remake. Thanks for the inspiration.
I love the bench transformation. I really like the white with the fun fabric. Updates the bench perfectly. Thanks for sharing at DIYbyDesign.
What a fun update! You did a wonderful job! This project would be perfect for our linky party featuring “Transformations” called Repurpose-Remodel-Reveal, I know our readers would love to see it too! (It starts Friday, March 2nd 2012 at 7:00 am MST and reoccures every 1st and 3rd Friday)
-Whitney @ TheRoosterAndTheHen
Love your blog! You did a wonderful job on this chair it looks great!
This is off topic but I wanted to let you know I signed up for Birchbox a few months ago. I learned about it through your blog and upon signing up it asked if I was referred by someone and I didn’t know what to put. All I knew was LizMarie but wasn’t sure if that would do.
This bench looks lovely. If you get a chance link up here:
http://www.decoratinginsanity.com/2012/03/furniture-friday-7-and-link-party.html
xo…mONICa
Loooovvvve the fabric. Great work.
Cute bench re-do! I’m now following you on LF…hope you’ll follow me too! Little Bit from DecorateWithaLittleBit.com
I love, love, love the bench! So bright, so colorful! Yummy!
Love the changes. It’s so whimsical and bright!
Love the fabric! The bench looks so much more cheerful!
Your bench is so sweet! Fun fabric! I would love for you to stop by and link it up to my Creative Inspirations Linky Party happening NOW! I would love to have you!
Stacey of Embracing Change
I love the fabric you chose! I would love for you to share with my readers on Blog Stalking Thursday! http://thecraftyblogstalker.blogspot.com/2012/03/blog-stalking-thursday-31_07.html
Found you on Momnivores Dilemma… cute bench! I have one in my garage I need to do the same
I adore the fabric too…I actually have a cushion with the same fabric!
http://www.natashainoz.com/2010/10/mom-cave-linky-party-room-of-ones-own.html
You did a great job on the upholstery-well done!
Best wishes,
Natasha.
love your bench! so cute! i am now a follower and invite you to visit me when you get a chance at http://decoratedchaos.blogspot.com
Jennifer@ Decorated Chaos
What a great project! I love it. If you would, consider sharing with my readers at http://sassafrassalvation.blogspot.com/2012/03/sasss-sunday-salvation-show-15.html
Thanks!
Very pretty print, Liz Marie! Thanks for sharing with air your laundry Friday!