A while back I blogged about a project fail. It started with these two chairs.
I took the chairs apart and made a box and added planks. You can see that stuff in the post 2 chairs + 1 bench = failure.
I picked up a few more 1×4’s and cut them with my jigsaw. I clamped each board to the back of the bench and drew a line to match the curve.
I used my nail gun to attach the back, and then drilled pilot holes and screwed them in place.
I think I love the curve of her back. 
It’s been warm, so I was able to use my Homeright Finish Max to spray a base coat of turquoise over the existing black.
After the turquoise dried, I used some black paint watered down to do a dark “glaze” over the turquoise.
Calling this little lady done.
It took extra work, but at least I like it now. Do you?
Thanks so much for all the great comments on the original post. It had never occurred to me that this could be a bench for plants. I wonder what her new owner will do with her. She’s currently residing in my newly revamped booth.
gail
Christine Leahy says
July 1, 2012 at 10:36 pmOoooh I loooovee!
I'm Busy Procrastinating says
April 16, 2012 at 2:27 amThe new bench looks great. Glad you were able to come up with a solution! I like the mix of turquoise and black, too.
Two Dollars says
April 2, 2012 at 6:00 amshe’s cute 🙂
wen says
March 31, 2012 at 3:44 amI LOOOOOOVE this bench!! I really, really do. I would buy it from your booth, today, if I lived anywhere remotely close to you! I like that the back is the same height as the sides. It has beautiful lines and symmetry and is just so visually pleasing to look at. I hope I’m making sense 🙂
Randi~Dukes and Duchesses says
March 29, 2012 at 2:43 amI absolutely love the lines of that bench. You have such a creative mind!
Revi says
March 28, 2012 at 2:57 ami LOOOOOOVE it!!! I am SO impressed with your creativity AND your saw skills. This is a great looking piece I’d love to own, and I am following you.
-Revi
http://www.revisionarylife.blogspot.com
Tiaras & Bow Ties - Think Smink says
March 27, 2012 at 1:23 pmLove how you took the chairs and turned them to the side! Turned out so beautifully and very unique. Wish i were closer, that pretty girl would be mine!
Corn in my Coffee-Pot says
March 27, 2012 at 5:01 amWow!
this is absolutely fabulous.
What a great bench. I like the way you put things together. You have such an eye for it!
Love the curves…the color is great too.
~Pat
Sandy A says
March 27, 2012 at 3:27 amBetter!–first Bench OK, this time it is Fabulous…
Layn @ reignalayn.blogspot.com says
March 26, 2012 at 10:56 pmOMG!!! I love it! I thought I liked the first go too, but after seeing the second go I’m totally loving it. It looks complete now. Great job!
Full Circle Creations says
March 26, 2012 at 9:58 pmIt looks great! I told you it wasn’t a failure before and now it’s really fabulous!
Holly
myomyohi says
March 26, 2012 at 9:38 pmYou always do a great job, and I love this one too.
Janet says
March 26, 2012 at 7:54 pmBeautifully done! I love the new color!
Toqua's Crafts says
March 26, 2012 at 7:27 pmShe’s beeuteeful!
Kathy says
March 26, 2012 at 6:55 pmHi gail! Thanks for commenting on my post last week! It’s been a very LONG time since I blogged. Things have been crazy at home and at work!
Love the lines and color on this bench! You did an amazing job, as usual.
laxsupermom says
March 26, 2012 at 6:44 pmLove the new back and the new color! I’m sure that will be snapped up quickly. Great job! Thanks for sharing.
Suzanne@Meridian Road says
March 26, 2012 at 5:02 pmI absolutely LOVE it, Gail! I love the back, and I love the little shelve under the bench. I think I have another favorite!
Mimi@blueroofcabin says
March 26, 2012 at 4:25 pmGreat save! I think it turned out fabulous and color is perfect. I need to find me some chairs!
Oklahomaredhead says
March 26, 2012 at 3:59 pmLove it! Great come back. This is just perfect will fit into any decor!
Scarlett Ibis says
March 26, 2012 at 3:48 pmI have to agree with the comments. The first one looked okay to me, but you took it from cutsy to elegant. I love it now and it will fit in so much better with all kinds of decor. Congratulations.
Love Of Quilts says
March 26, 2012 at 3:26 pmWhat a nice looking bench. I liked it before but this is better.
Julie @ followyourheartwoodworking says
March 26, 2012 at 2:48 pmI did like the first makeover but this is better because the back matches the chairs more. Great job!
Midwest Cottage and Finds! says
March 26, 2012 at 2:00 pmlove the color!! when you painted the black did you hand brush or use your sprayer? It looks awesome! I see it dressed up like this—
http://www.potterybarn.com/products/darby-long-entryway-bench/?pkey=e%7Cbench%7C44%7Cbest%7C0%7Cviewall%7C24%7C%7C10&cm_src=PRODUCTSEARCH||NoFacet-_-NoFacet-_-Benches-_-
Korrie@RedHenHome says
March 26, 2012 at 1:46 pmWay to go! It looks great now.
Kay Butler says
March 26, 2012 at 1:42 pmShe is adorable with the changes! Definitely worth the extra work.
Lisa says
March 26, 2012 at 1:39 pmOh yeah, you got it right!
Terri says
March 26, 2012 at 1:38 pmLOVE, LOVE, LOVE! That curved back makes the whole bench…you rocked this one, girl! The color is awesome too…bet this one sells fast~
Debilou ~ Mississippi Mama says
March 26, 2012 at 1:31 pmI looooove what you decided to do with it,,I like the nice little curve too and the color is awesome.
Have a great week!
Paige @ Little Nostalgia says
March 26, 2012 at 1:01 pmYep, I like this version a lot more. Not that the other one was bad, but this one has a nicer flow. 🙂
Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says
March 26, 2012 at 1:00 pmi LOVE it! and i love that it just looks like a bench- it doesn’t look like it was once chairs!
Karen Bates says
March 26, 2012 at 12:57 pmLovely bench…love the use of the chairs for arms! Great job.
Anne says
March 26, 2012 at 12:45 pmI cannot believe how much difference a change in paint colour made! It looks fantastic!! and that new back is much better than the first. I love this piece.
xox
Diane says
March 26, 2012 at 12:39 pmThat extra work paid off! This is the best bench yet. Hope it brings lots of mooo-la.
substitutionqueen says
March 26, 2012 at 12:37 pmWay to go, Gail! I hate redoing things but it really paid off here!
Sylvia says
March 26, 2012 at 12:34 pmI love it! The original was nice but this version is fabulous.
Rose @ Confessions of a Curbshopaholic says
March 26, 2012 at 12:30 pmOoh! I like! 🙂
Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says
March 26, 2012 at 12:21 pmBeautiful update Gail! I love those curves!
Teri says
March 26, 2012 at 11:48 amFantastic! I love it.
Peggy says
March 26, 2012 at 11:30 amOh Gail, she is simply stunning! The lines and gentle curves, exquisite!
I was thinking of you the other day when I passed a house with old headboards and chairs out front! I promised Chris no more supplies in until I finish up the projects I’ve been working on…. which is why I took a blogging hiatus as well. Life has been filled with non-bloggy events which are my priority right now. 🙂 Not bad stuff, just stuff I am not compelled to write about or have been asked not to write about.
Have a wonderful day! And enjoy the lovely weather!! 🙂
schiperose says
March 26, 2012 at 11:21 amI liked your original design, but the new finished bench is exquisite! Love it!!
Susan @ homeroad.net says
March 26, 2012 at 10:20 amGreat bench Gail! I love the color especially… the curved back was genius! Good save!
Susan
Homeroad
Barbe @ Beez Rental Designs says
March 26, 2012 at 8:45 amGail! What a great comeback! I loved where the previous bench was going, but this is soooo lovely! I’ve had failures, in my eyes, and went back later and could see just what I wanted to change. As a matter of fact, I just went through that with my recent bed makeover. You can see it on Frugal Treasures party #4, it took a lot of work to get it like I want it and still thinking of adding some little tweaks. lol Hope you have a great week.
niartist says
March 26, 2012 at 7:54 amGail, I love it! All the extra work was totally worth it- and I love that wash of turquoise! So chic. I’m trying to be better about commenting – but wanted to let you know I’m a follower and visit daily! xoxo, Artie
http://niagaranovice.blogspot.com
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