I love this chair and ottoman! I think they turned out super cute!
I started with this little nightstand. I got it for $15.I debated leaving one drawer intact or two but I decided on two. I wanted it to be adult height.I began by removing the top. It was attached with several screws underneath and in the backThe trim pieces were attached to the top. I ended up removing them with a few strikes from my hammer. Fortunately I didn’t damage the trim or the top.I used my jigsaw to remove the piece going across the front. It’s starting to look like a chair!I cut the top panel down to size so it fit inside the back of the chair.I used nails and glue to reattach the trim to the sides and back. I also used pocket holes to attach the seat and the sides.I added 1×4 armrests. I should have extended them an inch passed the chair but I still like itI began cutting the 1/4 inch plywood to use as the cushion base. I started with the back and finished each cushion before moving on to the next one so I could get the measurements as I went along so it would all fit together.I cut foam to the same size as the cushion base. For this, I actually used a twin size mattress pad. It’s much cheaper than buying foam from the fabric store. I used two layers so it would be comfortable.Making cushions is super easy! Cut your fabric a few inches wider than your base. Layer fabric face down, then foam, and then 1/4 inch plywood. Begin pulling your fabric tight and then stapling around the edges. I start in the corners, then do the middles, and then work my way around until its tight and even. You will go through a lot of staples.here’s a finished cushion. I actually like to leave the fabric bigger so it’s easier to work with and has less chance of being visible but I didn’t have quite enough fabric so I had to make do with what I had.I measured the arm cushions after I finished the back so they would all fit together. I cut the seat cushion last to make sure they all fit together snugly. For the seat cushion, I used 3 inch foam from Home Depot. Its $30 for a 3 inch thick 30 inch by 6 foot cushion. It’s much cheaper than a craft store. I would normally paint the chair before making the cushions but we were dealing with rainstorms and I didn’t want the paint to be ruined so I made the cushions first. I didn’t attach the cushions yet.I painted the chair. I didn’t bother painting the surfaces that would be covered by the cushions but I painted the edges that might be visible.I painted the inside and outside of the drawers. The insides of the drawers had some scribbles on it so I decided to paint over them. I left the bottoms plain to make sure the drawers would still slide smoothly.Here it is done! I attached the cushions using screws through the sides. The trick is applying enough pressure to the cushions to make sure the screw actually goes into the cushion plywood. I scrubbed the original handles down and then spray painted them silver so they looked more modern.For the storage ottoman, I took the top drawer and added legs. Since drawer bottoms aren’t very thick, I added a second layer of plywood. I also added a couple of screws to make them more sturdy.Here’s the bottom. I wish it was a little sturdier but it’s still good.I cut a piece of 3/4 inch plywood to the size of the drawer box.I painted it and attached another 3 inch cushion to the top. I also added hinges so it would be a storage ottoman.And here it is done!And here’s the finished set! I ended up cutting a few inches off the chair because I couldn’t reach the ground. Now it’s a lot more comfortable. I love how this turned out!
Hi I think it is lovely. Very good handy work and good imagination to put into something like that. Do you make them to order if so, I would love one. Spk Sn. Lynne
Honestly I used up the whole can and threw it away. It was a behr paint from home depot with some sort of tropical name. Tiki, oasis, Caribbean, something like that. Sorry.
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I totally love it, what awesome work.
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Very creative. I might try to do this for my granddaughter..
Thanks for sharing.
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Cutest thing I have seen.
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Beautiful and unique
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Amazingly creative. Love it…
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The best piece of re designing I have ever seen. It is usefull,beautiful and versatile in that it would look fabulous in most colours. .
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Beautiful!! Great idea!! Looks pretty easy too!! Thank you for sharing !!
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I Love It!
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Hi I think it is lovely. Very good handy work and good imagination to put into something like that. Do you make them to order if so, I would love one. Spk Sn. Lynne
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I make them to sell but shipping is too expensive for such a large piece
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I HAVE PUT WHAT DETAILS ASKED FOR. I DONT HAVE A WEBSITE. THANKS LYNNE
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Awesome and original…. Unique!
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Wow! So creative! Thanks for sharing.
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I would love to get me one made
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How could I buy one with that color and how much
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Shipping outside of my area is too expensive
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I love the colour, can you tell me the brand and what it’s called please?
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Honestly I used up the whole can and threw it away. It was a behr paint from home depot with some sort of tropical name. Tiki, oasis, Caribbean, something like that. Sorry.
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J’aime cette chaise comment puis-je m’en procurer une
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Love it
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