Wednesday 12 June 2013

Blanket box to window seat

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I acquired this blanket box/ottoman type thing a few months ago and it has been sitting around waiting to be made over.



Finally the time came when there was a clear space in the house to sand and paint it because the garage is full of man stuff!

I removed the legs (it was too high with them), sanded the box bit and gave it a coat of undercoat then 2 coats of a matt wood paint. I then cut a 1 inch thick piece of foam to the size of the lid and covered the foam in a layer of wadding and then fabric.

skirting board is coming soon!!

Very simple but I love it, perfect for hiding all the kids art things that I don't want living in the carpeted bedrooms and nice to sit on and look out the window!






Linking to some of these linky parties!

12 comments:

  1. Estelle Grace Tudor12 June 2013 at 10:53

    I would love a window seat - the fabric is gorgeous! Great makeover!

    Hugs, Estelle xx

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  2. Sandra (Cherry Heart)13 June 2013 at 08:33

    Great make-over and such a useful object to have around the home!

    S x

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  3. Heather Nelsen13 June 2013 at 14:14

    ADORABLE!!! I think somebody needs to open up an Etsy shop. ;)

    Heather

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  4. Wendy13 June 2013 at 19:24

    this looks fantastic, I need to find a blanket box!

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  5. Schulz Family18 June 2013 at 11:29

    visiting from take a look tuesday. I love love the material you have used for the cushion!!!

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  6. the cape on the corner18 June 2013 at 18:07

    wow, now that is a really neat shaped box. I love what you did with it!

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  7. Unknown18 June 2013 at 21:17

    That's such a neat ottoman. Turned out so cute! I love the polka dot fabric!

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  8. Anonymous19 June 2013 at 01:41

    Really cute!

    So glad you linked up with us at the BeBetsy BRAG ABOUT IT Link and Hop.

    We'd love it if you would link back to BeBetsy at the bottom of your post. xo http://bebetsy.com

    Have a great week~
    Sharon and Denise!

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  9. Jill19 June 2013 at 03:05

    Beautiful Alison! Love that dotty fabric.
    Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
    Hope you have a fabulous week!
    Jill @ Creating my way to Success
    http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/

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  10. Stampin' VMG20619 June 2013 at 14:47

    Alison
    This is such a great idea! I just love the polka dots, too. Thank you so much for Linking Up at Brag About It @VMG206 this week. We are so happy to have you join us!
    ~ Megin of VMG206
    Please Link Up at my NEW party!! Open NOW (Sat thru Fri) @ DIY Showcase Link Party

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  11. Nicole@nicole-southerncharm.com/19 June 2013 at 20:58

    I love your window seat! You did such an awesome job! I am new from southern charm. I would love for you to check out my blog and hopefully follow me back! Nicole

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  12. Sarah Leonard22 June 2013 at 21:48

    This is a lovely makeover. I am definitely in favour of furniture to hold the millions of things we need but could otherwise be thought of as clutter :)

    Thanks for linking up!

    Sarah @ A Cat-Like Curiosity

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