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    Home » Repurposed Furniture » Brown twin spool bed repurposed into a bench

    Brown twin spool bed repurposed into a bench

    Published by Gail | Published September 15, 2009 | Updated December 12, 2018
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    This twin spool bed bench is easy to make in a weekend!

    twin spool bed upcyled into a bench

    Spool beds are difficult to find, but if you get a sturdy one, this bench should be on the top of your list of things to make!

    SEE MORE BENCHES in the link below

    twin spool bed headboardMy friend Cathy and I picked up this twin spool bed last year. I'm sure it was at the peddler's mall, but it's hard to remember.

     

    spool bed into a headboard benchWe built the standard box, however we attached the legs to the outside of the box. (one of the many things we've learned along the way) The legs came from a very rough curbed bunk bed. We made the seat out of hardwood flooring. A friend of mine gave me tons of flooring, it has really come in handy. We sanded the poly shine off of it.

    When we first started making headboard benches, we would install the legs inside the corners. Putting the front brace from side to side on this twin spool bed bench, with the legs on the outside definitely gives the bench a more finished look.

     

    brown headboard benchWe painted this the most delicious "chocolate" brown. It reminds me of a melted Hershey bar!

    Over the years, I've changed how I make headboard benches. See my favorite Mission Style Headboard Bench with Storage-The Complete Tutorial

    See other fun benches here

    gail

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    1. barb

      November 17, 2017 at 4:12 pm

      why is outside box better than inside it for legs?
      great ideas here.
      thanks!
      blessings
      Barb

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      • Gail Wilson

        November 17, 2017 at 6:49 pm

        Barb,

        When the legs are on the inside, the bench may tend to be "tipsy" if it's not deep enough. (from front to back). If you make the seat deep, you can definitely make it easier on yourself and box the legs in on the inside. I did that in the beginning. Putting them on the outside corners gives them a more finished look-in my opinion. 😉

        gail

    2. cribs for twins

      March 11, 2012 at 4:49 pm

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    3. Kimm at Reinvented

      September 17, 2009 at 1:13 am

      Thanks for linking up to Trash to Treasure Tuesday! I'm lovin' the detail on that headboard. I'm also craving a Hershey bar, I wonder why?

      Reply
    4. The DIY Show Off

      September 16, 2009 at 7:36 pm

      What a cute idea! Love it!

      Roeshel

      Reply
    5. JobandBrittany

      September 16, 2009 at 4:05 pm

      great transformation!

      stop by my Goodwill party every Wednesday!

      Reply
    6. Michelle

      September 16, 2009 at 3:19 pm

      Cool idea! I have been looking for a bench for months and have not found one I like in my price range. maybe I will have to make my own!

      Reply
    7. Diane@A Picture is Worth....

      September 16, 2009 at 4:34 am

      I have always wanted a bench made like this!

      Thanks so much for linking to 2nd Time Around and sharing you new treasure with us!

      Reply
    8. Anne~fiona and twig

      September 16, 2009 at 4:13 am

      Why can't you live in my neighborhood? Or at the very least, in my zip code? Man o' man, the things I could learn from you! Speaking of which, I am eternally grateful for the furniture painting tips you left me on my blog. You're the best, Gail!
      ~Anne

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    9. common ground

      September 16, 2009 at 1:47 am

      Great bench, I really love this kind! and thanks for the good advice for Anne, she's such a sweetie, and a go-getter! I'm joining you as a follower, have a great week!
      Debra

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    10. ~LiSsA~

      September 15, 2009 at 10:17 pm

      Someday when I have an old bed frame that needs to be re-used somehow I WILL make a bench. DARLING idea.

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    11. somedaycrafts

      September 15, 2009 at 9:29 pm

      Darling, darling darling!!!

      Reply
    12. Kara@ Creations by Kara

      September 15, 2009 at 8:54 pm

      What a clever idea! I have seen so many amazing projects done with headboards; I have got to get me one. Love your bench!

      Reply
    13. Leanne

      September 15, 2009 at 5:45 pm

      I love all these headboards I've been seeing being made into benches. I might have to try it. This one turned out beautiful. You did a great job.

      Reply
    14. Marilyn

      September 15, 2009 at 2:20 pm

      What a great idea! Way cute!

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    15. Andy Porter

      September 15, 2009 at 1:43 pm

      I'm jealous!! I want it!! I love how you turned it into a bench. It is perfect!! I love the legs on the outside like that. SOO CUTE!! Thanks so much for the link!! My hubby is from Louisville too:)

      Reply
    16. DeeDee

      September 15, 2009 at 12:53 pm

      this is just lovely...

      Reply
    17. Sheri

      September 15, 2009 at 12:07 pm

      Oh that's such a neat idea!

      Reply

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