A couple weeks ago on my way to work I drove past a bunch of furniture with a free sign outside of an apartment complex. Not one to turn down free project furniture, I stopped to see if there was anything I liked. Most of it was way to big to fit into my little Chevy, but this one bench caught my eye.
Sure, others might see ripped...black stuff on the bottom of the bench, nasty upholstery, dinged up wood and ripped caning, but I saw possibilities.
So I put this baby in my car, where it hung out while I was working. When I got home, I got to work stripping off the upholstery. Lots of staples, of course. But I also needed to start doing some research about what to do with that caning.
I found a source for kits to repair the caining, but it seems it would be about $20 and I'm not sure if I want to make that much of an investment in it. Another option, I think, would be to upholster the arms.
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I think I would go the reupholstering route... I think you could make this look fabulous with your talent!!! Be sure to post the end result! :)
ReplyDeleteI love this little bench! I love love love canning, so personally, I'd pay the money and repair it. :) Thanks for stopping by my blog, I haven't used that type of primer before but honestly I haven't had to! Sanding before painting and adding a coat of poly has always done the trick! Thanks for the tip though, I'll keep it in mind of the future!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute little bench! Whichever way you choose to go, I think it will look great! I would probably try and upholster over it.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful find! Since my upholstery skills are lacking, I would probably go with the "open" option, where you would remove the caning and reupholster the seat. I NEVER find roadside furniture!
ReplyDeleteI want it! Give it to me that's what I think :) Have you considered removing the caning and leaving that section open? I'm your newest follower stop by for a blog visit!
ReplyDeletei'd go with the open option.... it seems like the easiest and it would still look amazing!
ReplyDeleteOh! This looks like fun! I'd go for the second or third option. I can't wait to see the after. :-)
ReplyDeleteWow score! your lucky that bench is so cute! I cant wait to see what you end up doing with! I Love the cane on my bench that is similar cuz I really like a more vintage look but the other two options are really great too! Im sure whatever you decide to do will look great!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely caning. And it will likely be cheaper than upholstery!
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