A while back I blogged about a project fail, a double chair bench. It started with these two chairs.
These orphan chairs are perfect to make a double chair bench!
Double Chair Bench | Headboard Back
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.
Make a Back for the Bench
I picked up a few more 1x4’s and cut them with my jigsaw. I clamped each board to the back of the double chair bench and drew a line to match the curve.
Attach Back Boards with Nail Gun
I used my nail gun to attach the back, and then drilled pilot holes and screwed them in place. Without pilot holes, the screws would split the boards due to being so near the edge.
I think I love the curve of her back. 
Paint Double Chair Bench with Paint Sprayer
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.
Add a Glaze or a Dark Wash
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
Love your bench. I like the quote from Thomas Edison he said he does not make a mistake he just finds a way not to do it. Keep up the good work
Thanks David!
I like that . . finding a way NOT to do it!
gail
Ooooh I loooovee!
The new bench looks great. Glad you were able to come up with a solution! I like the mix of turquoise and black, too.
she's cute 🙂
I 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 🙂
I absolutely love the lines of that bench. You have such a creative mind!
i 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
Love 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!
Wow!
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
Better!--first Bench OK, this time it is Fabulous...
OMG!!! 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!
It looks great! I told you it wasn't a failure before and now it's really fabulous!
Holly
You always do a great job, and I love this one too.
Beautifully done! I love the new color!
She's beeuteeful!
Hi 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.
Love the new back and the new color! I'm sure that will be snapped up quickly. Great job! Thanks for sharing.
I absolutely LOVE it, Gail! I love the back, and I love the little shelve under the bench. I think I have another favorite!
Great save! I think it turned out fabulous and color is perfect. I need to find me some chairs!