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    Repurposed Furniture » Footboard Bench

    Footboard Bench

    Published by Gail | Published January 24, 2010 | Updated February 24, 2022
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    How to make a cute little corner bench from a full sized foot board. Large headboards or foot boards are great for making corner benches. #MyRepurposedLife #repurpose #upcycle #footboard #bed #corner #bench #diy #tutorial via @repurposedlife

    Did you know you can turn a foot board into a cute little corner bench? Yep, I've made tons of benches out of headboards. Granted, a foot board is a horse of of different color. Many of them are low to the ground, however, they still can be quite useful and decorative!

    Footboard Bench

    What a great way to repurpose a headboard or a foot board into a bench!

    Repurposed Foot Board

    This is a project I did with my friend Cathy. We picked up this foot board at a local peddler's mall for $6.00. Now we know  there are better places to find old, orphaned beds . . . . curb shopping is much cheaper. Let's see how this foot board bench came together.

    I don't have any "work in progress" pictures. But this is what we did.

    We cut it nearly in half on the table saw. Because these old beds are made of hardwood, they make very sturdy benches.

    Then, we measured the width, and subtracted the thickness of the headboard. I don't remember the exact numbers, but because we "butted" one end up against the other, we couldn't cut it exactly in half.

    A spare bed part (or 4x4) can be used for the back leg of your foot board bench. Securing the leg to the "corner" helps sturdy up and support the entire piece.

    We used a 1x4 for the brace across the front, and used a scrap piece of plywood for the seat.

    Repurposed Footboard Bench

    Total cost of this project, some $5.00 oops paint. (our favorite color is oops) The little hardware handle on the front is strictly for decorative purposes, to sort of make it look like a drawer.

    Of course you could use a footboard to make a bench for the foot of your bed- those are really handy for putting on shoes and socks. You could even paint it to match your nightstands and dressers. 

    In addition, to make it more comfortable, you could had a cushion or some pillows.

    gail

    over the years, I've changed how I build Headboard Benches, See my favorite Mission Style Headboard Bench with Storage-The Complete Tutorial

    See other fun benches here

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    1. Sandra

      October 03, 2012 at 4:38 am

      I totally love it! I have been thinking about making a headboard bench, there are so many wonderful ones posted, I just have figured out where I would put it. But this one, I just have to make. I have the perfect spot for it.
      Sandra
      Beneath this Roof, Within these walls

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    2. Mindi@MyLove2Create

      October 02, 2012 at 8:54 pm

      Another great bench! This is so great for a corner that needs something extra!

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    3. Nancy @ Live love laugh

      January 26, 2010 at 10:14 pm

      Wow-pretty amazing!!! You did a great job and I love the oops color!
      ~Nancy

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    4. Nancy @ Live love laugh

      January 26, 2010 at 10:14 pm

      Wow-pretty amazing!!! You did a great job and I love the oops color!
      ~Nancy

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    5. josh.

      January 26, 2010 at 3:53 am

      Awesome idea! Looks great, and for that price...dang. I linked to your site from my blog, hopefully can get you more followers! Here's my link if you get bored...just getting it up and running. Thanks
      http://josheasterling.wordpress.com/

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    6. Together We Save

      January 25, 2010 at 12:13 am

      Wow- this bench is awesome!!

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    7. Lynn

      January 24, 2010 at 11:50 pm

      What a great idea! I love that! Gonna do it.

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    8. Lori E

      January 24, 2010 at 7:54 pm

      Always an inspiration. I love your take on your favorite paint color. Ooops comes in many shades.

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    9. Lori E

      January 24, 2010 at 7:54 pm

      Always an inspiration. I love your take on your favorite paint color. Ooops comes in many shades.

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    10. Treasia Stepp

      January 24, 2010 at 4:15 pm

      How nice it turned out. Love the color you chose. I'm still waiting to do this project and on the lookout for a headboard or footboard.

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    11. Rita

      January 24, 2010 at 10:59 am

      What a cleaver idea. I will have to give this a try. I need a plant stand for one of my corners and this sounds perfect.

      Oh, oops is also my favorite color of paint. Lots of that used in my house.

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    12. Anne~Fiona and Twig

      January 24, 2010 at 7:48 am

      That is soooo adorable!
      But you whip these babies out in your sleep, right? 😉

      And $6? I was thinking that's a little steep, right? The old $5 limit! Thanks to you, I now have a $5 limit, too! 🙂

      Have a blessed Sunday!
      Anne

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    13. Chari

      January 24, 2010 at 6:57 am

      Hi Gail...

      Girl, you are sooo creative and clever! I love your headboard turned bench!!! What a fabulous idea and I love that it will fit right into a corner...and what a sweet corner it will be!!! By the way...I love your "oops" color! hehe! Thank you so much for sharing the "how to's" as well!

      Thank you so much for sharing your sweet little bench with us today for Sunday Favorites!!!

      Have a super Sunday, Darlin'!
      Chari @Happy To Design

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    14. Diann @ The Thrifty Groove

      January 24, 2010 at 6:24 am

      This is such a great redo!

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    15. Keetha Broyles

      January 24, 2010 at 5:22 am

      What a great little bench. I've seen headboards turned into benches before, but never a corner bench!

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    16. Karen at Nittany Inspirations

      January 24, 2010 at 4:48 am

      Your bench is different from others I've seen. Theirs is just straight, but you created a very unique style. Great job. Where are you going to put it?

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    17. Jeanette

      January 24, 2010 at 3:11 am

      What a great idea. So cute.

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    18. Corn in My Coffee Pot

      January 24, 2010 at 2:51 am

      what a cute little place to plop.

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    19. Kirsty

      January 24, 2010 at 2:26 am

      It's brilliant! Love it.

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    20. Tracy's Trinkets and Treasures

      January 24, 2010 at 2:02 am

      I would have never thought of this. You did good!

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    21. debbie

      August 27, 2009 at 4:00 pm

      Wow,, i love that,, i've seen benches made out of headboards but yours is really unique.. I'd love to give this a try one day. Just found your blog today. Will be looking around more when i get a chance. I have 3 chairs sitting beside each other that I thought would make a cute bench somehow but wasnt real sure of myself and then I saw your post about Roses' 3 chair bench ,, now I know I can do it somehow. Thanks

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