spool bed bench made from a vintage jenny lind bed
Isn’t this the cutest headboard bench ever? I love the way it turned out.
It is so dainty.
Here she is all dressed up, looking so pretty in white.
I believe this has to be my favorite bench that Cathy and I have ever made! I can’t wait till the weather warms so we can make another bench. We have lots of headboards in storage.Edited to Add: I'm getting some questions about the "how to" of this bench. Check out my tutorial and other benches. If you look carefully at them, they are basically the same.
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See my favorite Mission Style Headboard Bench with Storage-The Complete Tutorial
Gail Wilson is the author and mastermind behind My Repurposed Life. She is obsessed with finding potential in unexpected places and believes that with a little hard work and imagination, any old thing can be made useful again, including herself!
Gail reinvented herself during a midlife crisis and has found purpose again. She hopes you will find new ideas for old things and pick up a few tools along the way.
Maryann @ Domestically-Speaking
I NEED to make a headboard bench!!!
Creations By Cindy
You wonderful bloggers are just killing me with your headboard makeovers! I so want to do this! Love it, Love it, love it! TFS and be blessed. Cindy
Proper Prim
Oh I am so loving that bench... I have the perfect spot for that...LOL
Great job, I have plans to make one of these as soon as I can find the right headboard CHEAP... I can't look at a headboard anymore without seeing it made into a bench...LOl
Hugs, Deb
Ericka
I have one that sits in front of my house but after seeing yours I want one like that! Great job...it just screams cozy!
Kansas Amy
Very nice. It reminded me a lot of my son's crib until you painted it.
Vicki
Another good creation Gail..love it! I'll have to remember to stop over tomorrow sometime and see your giveaway. I'm having one too most of the month..come on over and see (:
Keep creating!
Jennie
I love all of the stuff you do! This one is SUPER CUTE! Great Job!
Jennie @ Cinnaberry Suite
Becky@Beyond The Picket Fence
I love it too--I am itching to do a big project that doesn't have to be completed on my kitchen counter! Maybe soon? (or not in Montana)
Adrianna
WOW! I have seen this done before, but your's is the beez kneez!
Diane Costanza
That is sooo cool! I would never have thought that was a bed if I had seen the finished piece first. What a great piece.
Diane
Donna Rafferty
What a sweet bench!
Taija
I am seriously freaking out, that is SO darn cute!! Awesome job!
My Cottage Charm
thank you for editing and including links!! 🙂 I do appreciate it so much!
Have a blessed day!
Pam
Another nice one...
Jessica @ This Blessed Life
That is totally adorable! (Found you at Reinvented.)
Jennifer @ Back at the hive
I love this. I'm gonna have to try it this summer. I hope my husband won't divorce me when I lug home a bed frame.
Lee Laurie
It turned out beautiful! I can already picture a pretty cushion and pillows on it. Gorgeous!
Formerly-Corn in My Coffee Pot
Cute cute cute.
all your benches turn out so cute.
I like this one and the white paint makes it really have a quality about it that would make it perfect for any spot really.
Candace
Cute bench!
Did I hear Rose say that today is your birthday?
If so...HAPPY Birthday! 🙂
Cheryl
Love this bench. Also loved that you painted it white. Would be lovely with some spring fabric cushions. I loved the one Layla and Kevin did over at the lettered cottage as well. I am off to look at your tutorial on how you did yours.
Nicole@craftysisters-nc
Gail this is AWESOME! Seriously, I'm going to have to make one now cuz it's just so darn cute! You are brilliant!!!
To answer your question, I use a scroll saw most of the time when I cut stuff out. It is so great at detail work and is pretty user friendly.
I think I'm headed to the thrift store to look at some head boards....
Have a great day!
:)Nicole
Lou Cinda
This is AWESOME!!! I absolutely adore it!! Great job!
Lou Cinda 🙂
Marla at Always Nesting
I have the perfect spot for that bench!! Love it.
I'm trying to decorate extra bedroom (daughter just graduated from college and moved out) and that bench would be perfect!
I'm going hunting for an old headboard. Your ideas are magnificent.
Marla at Always Nesting
I have the perfect spot for that bench!! Love it.
I'm trying to decorate extra bedroom (daughter just graduated from college and moved out) and that bench would be perfect!
I'm going hunting for an old headboard. Your ideas are magnificent.
Kathy
Oh Gail-that is so beautiful. I can just picture a pretty floral cushion and/or pillows on it. Great job.
Stella
Great job. She is so cute in white. I have been wanting to try this and you got my want tos going.
My Cottage Charm
do you have a tutorial on your blog on how you make these? I have a spot I would like to put one, but need to know how to put it together. 🙂 I could probably figure it out if I could see the underside of it. 🙂 I would appreciate any help! Have a great day! 🙂
Oh, come check out my blog if you have a minute. 🙂
Julie @ followyourheartwoodworking
That is so pretty in white, such a big difference from the dark stain!
Did you blog previously about how you made this? I'm wondering how you attached the rails across the bottom to each side?
I Play Outside The Box
That bench turned out great...I've always wanted to make one but I think it's way out of my talent to get one done and done right. High five girls!!