Charity coffee table turned into a bedroom bench.
gosiaandal
9 years ago
We have recently got a new bed in a Chesterfield style so I have decided to put a bit of more style into our bedroom. I saw this stylish but old coffee table in our local Emmaus charity shop and immediately knew this will be perfect for a bedroom bench. So the work started! The table was already sanded down so I just put 3 coats of Autentico chalk paint in Gris. It started to look good! Now for my seat... I used a thin piece of hardboard, upholstery foam and some batting all stapled together. I have managed to find gorgeous fabric to go with my wallpaper and stapled this to my seat. I got some fabric left and made some cushions to put on the bed. I also added a white trim on the edge of the seat just to add some extra style. I love the end result and I have found it really satisfying as it is exactly what I wanted! I would definitely recommend upcycling!
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Tom Flanagan
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Comments (31)You can move the bed 50 cms off the wall and create a shelving but do NOT fill it with objects. Keep it symmetrical when decorating. Alternatively, you can make it open towards the window to store your linen or other items instead of leaving it exclusively as a shelving. Secondly, to make it cozier, I would re paint the walls in a warm color such as Burgundy and fit curtains in burgundy and gold colors in front of the window. The bottom wallpaper can be replaced with likewise design in silver/grey or black/gold (prominent color being the first one) Bed cover and pillows to blend with the wall and wallpaper colors you choose. That will make it cozier to start with. You will then need adequate light to compensate the dark colors. Ideally smaller lights spread evenly over the ceiling or square lights and two neat lamps on either side of the shelving over the bed. (Can also be fitted onto the wall - Set them out evenly) A nice rug just in front of your bed will give you more of a cozy ambient and give you more warmth to the room. The colors themselves will match your bed, then you can do without the basket in front of the bed. Last, set your room evenly. If you wish to use the painting you already have, move it by the bed and put up another one on the opposite wall and fit a mirror instead of the where you currently have your painting. Move the cupboard opposite the painting, opposite to where you will have your mirror and you have a perfectly symmetrical and cozy room.... I hope my ideas are of help to you. Feel free to contact me should you need anything or explanations... Liam...See MoreWould like to redo this storage room into a bedroom
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Comments (17)Hi! just getting back to this after the Christmas break! thanks for all the replies! I am very happy with how it’s turning out. painting the radiator the wall colour seems fairly popular lately. I’ve painted all mine white but could go back and repaint them. I think I’ve got some of the wall paint left. :) I took some of the advice and hung a large piece of art over the bed with a white frame. I’ve moved the plant to the other side of the drawers. It does look better there! I’ve added a new plant which wasn’t as tall as the old one so I put it on the old bedside table. I think it works well. went with your suggestion of the wicker baskets. :) I Just need to fill the opposite wall now. I like the suggestion of a gallery wall but I don’t want to over do it With too much art. Maybe black and white photography could be nice? That gold eagle is very cool! hanging some photos on the mirror is a great idea thanks! I will have to try find some nice hanging plant pots too. Then I think I just need some cushions on the bench? And maybe a few more things on the bedside table and I’m done! Possibly some new blinds or curtains but that can wait! Phew!...See MoreBedroom furniture dilemma
Comments (12)Hi avated, The biggest issue I see with your room is that furniture and decor don't match the room. The furniture looks quite luxurious but the room itself looks quite cottage-y. The mahogany coloured furniture looks fine and goes really well with the bedding and table lamps, but whats letting the room down is the colour of the walls and the tiny window behind the bed. I would suggest taking inspiration from the bedding for the rest of the room. Because the room has three windows I would block off the one behind the bed. I would paint the room a much richer colour and I would take it all the way up the angled part of the wall. I would get rid of the existing wall lights on that side of the room and just have lamps. I agree that the bedside tables could be bigger but you could also just add more accessories to that side like large plants. I would have the back wall the same colour as the rest of the room because a feature wall would only bring attention to angular shape of the room, some large artworks above the bed would work much better. Because the room is very big I would add a rug to break up floor a little and I would also add a bench to the end of the bed.......See More
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