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    Furniture Makeover » small repurposed table into a stool

    small repurposed table into a stool

    Published by Gail | Published January 5, 2012 | Updated January 10, 2022
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    How to turn a small repurposed table into a footstool and a faux pocket watch wall art piece. Step by step directions on recovering seat. #MyRepurposedLife #repurposed #table #footstool #diy #project via @repurposedlife

    I'm going to show you how to use a small repurposed table for two different projects!

    Small Table

    small repurposed table

    Back in the summer, Jan gave me some items she had curbed. This table was one of those items.

    old tiered table

    It had actually been a “tiered” table, hence the holes.

    Using a Small Table for Two Projects

    faux pocket watch

    In the fall, I used the table top to make my faux pocket watch.

    Painting Several Projects

    painted tables

    I used my HomeRight Finish Max Fine Finish Sprayer  to paint it black. Did you see the post about my two tiered accent table?

    Small Repurposed Table into Stool

    repurposed small table painted black

    The finish is really fabulous. The paint is Behr Premium Plus (satin).

    recovering footstool seat

    I cut and covered a piece of scrap plywood. I ended up taking it apart realizing that the square was really too large for the base.

    This is before I trimmed the plywood.

    Use a serrated knife to cut foam

    use serrated knife to cut foam

    This is after I trimmed the plywood and the foam to fit the new size. Using a serrated knife makes cutting foam a breeze.

    serrated knife cuts foam

    I rounded the top edge of the foam. (in the first round I found that it was just too squared off looking) I rounded the edge with scissors, not the knife shown in the picture. Smile

    Staple Fabric and Batting

    stapling fabric and padding

    I then trimmed my drop cloth material to better fit the new trimmed board. I started stapling, first one side  . . .

    recover upholstery on footstool

    . . . then the other. Huh? doesn’t everybody DIY in their pj’s?

    You can see I tugged really hard on the last side to make sure it was good and tight.

    I do NOT like corners. I had never done anything this thick, and I really was clueless how to do them.

    how to staple corners of upholstery

    Just winging it here, too impatient to take a break to “google” it.

    Attach new Padded Top to Small Repurposed Table

    attach top to footstool

    The manufacturer of the table was kind enough to have left me some great pocket screw holes in order to reattach my new board.

    repurposed small table
    Voila!
    small repurposed table

    This small repurposed table into a stool would be great for sooo many things. A footstool, extra seating in my tiny living room, a window seat for one of my furbabies (it’s the perfect height for my low window sills) and last but not least, it could even be used at the foot of a bed as a pet bed, or a leg up for that short legged fifi or fido.

    small footstool

    I really like the shape of the legs/skirt. It reminds me of something that would have been  found in my Nana’s house. I like the black a lot better than the red toned wood.

    One Table = Two Projects

    jan's curbed table into footstool

    One curbed table into two great projects!

    button-tufted-footstool

    I ended up doing a single button in the middle. This stool hangs out in my living room for extra seating, or tired weary feet/legs.

    All this stuff would have been off to the landfill, had Jan not rescued them! Thanks girl! I appreciate your castoffs! (for those of you who don’t know Jan, she’s a local reader who contacted me to make some stuff for her, now I call her “friend”)

    gail

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    1. girlfromwva

      July 03, 2014 at 12:05 am

      This footstool is so nice! I love how you took the base and made it into this!

      Reply
    2. Doreen

      January 10, 2012 at 4:58 pm

      Your transformations are stunning. I have three wonderful thrift store finds just waiting...

      Reply
    3. Steph @ Crafting in the Rain

      January 08, 2012 at 1:56 am

      Amazing transformation of both parts!

      Reply
    4. Pam

      January 06, 2012 at 12:18 am

      I love the black...looks great. And to make it a stool, I love. Great job.

      Reply
    5. Suzanne@Meridian Road

      January 05, 2012 at 11:44 pm

      I like the black a lot better, too. It's a cute little stool! I love how nothing ever goes to waste with you! You found a good use for the top and the base. Cool!

      Reply
    6. Vanessa

      January 05, 2012 at 11:43 pm

      Ok...I'm investing in a staple gun! Looks great. 🙂

      Reply
    7. I Play Outside The Box

      January 05, 2012 at 9:41 pm

      That turned out fabulous, Gail!!!! You are so clever!

      If I'm home and I know no one is coming over...I'm always in my jamies. If someone doesn't phone before coming by...they take me as they find me. lol

      Reply
    8. Just Stuff From a Boomer

      January 05, 2012 at 8:50 pm

      What you think of to do with a plain old table is just magic. I'm always anxious to see what you've come up with in each project. You never disappoint.

      Reply
    9. Crafty Mischief

      January 05, 2012 at 8:32 pm

      Beautiful projects! As always, you're inspiring!

      Reply
    10. Stephanie

      January 05, 2012 at 8:09 pm

      Noticed the PJ's right away...cause they look so comfy. Yeah, I am in mine still too. Love the seat, and the corners look great, who needs google anyways!

      Reply
    11. Love Of Quilts

      January 05, 2012 at 6:59 pm

      Oh I work best in my PJ'S....as a matter of fact I'm reading in them right now. Two great items out of one..can't be beat.

      Reply
    12. Layn @ reignalayn.blogspot.com

      January 05, 2012 at 3:51 pm

      Very nice. Love that you didn't waste any of that table. 🙂 I LOVE doing my projects in my pj's. They come out better that way 🙂

      Reply
    13. Korrie@RedHenHome

      January 05, 2012 at 3:46 pm

      Looks great! I think you should paint some stripes on it, ala "grain sack style!"

      Reply
    14. laxsupermom

      January 05, 2012 at 3:09 pm

      Wow! Great job repurposing that table! I love both projects, and it really gets my mind thinking about some of the pieces that are sitting in my garage. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    15. Debilou ~ Mississippi Mama

      January 05, 2012 at 2:54 pm

      very nice stool.. and you gotta love drop cloth. Have a good day!

      Reply
    16. Between Blue and Yellow

      January 05, 2012 at 2:45 pm

      very cute! I've got to get me some of that drop cloth fabric, It seems to have so many uses.

      Reply
    17. Frazzled Mom of Five

      January 05, 2012 at 2:26 pm

      Love these projects! You are so talented, (you probably hear that everyday)!

      Reply
    18. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.

      January 05, 2012 at 2:17 pm

      Great projects Gail! And no, I never let myself start a project in my jammies because once I get on a roll I can't stop. I'd end up in my jammies for the whole day!

      Reply
    19. Cassie @ Primitive & Proper

      January 05, 2012 at 2:01 pm

      both great projects! i love when two projects can come from one piece! 🙂 and i love that you wore your pajama pants to do the cushion- that's my girl! 🙂

      Reply
    20. Michele {The Scrap Shoppe}

      January 05, 2012 at 1:48 pm

      Love, love, love these projects, Gail! Not only did they both turn out stunning, but I'm all about using everything you've got on hand and you certainly did that! Great job!

      Reply
    21. Anne

      January 05, 2012 at 1:29 pm

      Nice work Gail! You have been busy!!!

      Reply
    22. Proper Prim

      January 05, 2012 at 1:18 pm

      Great stool Gail... I am still drooling over the first project... who knew you could re-purpose a table into a stool... I do now, thanks to you. Another great masterpiece.

      Hugs, Deb

      Reply
    23. Full Circle Creations

      January 05, 2012 at 1:14 pm

      Just lovely. I used to hate corners too. Now they don't bother me anymore. I just make sure that what I do to one corner, I do to the rest so it looks the same. Great job!

      Holly

      Reply
    24. Allison@FabRehab

      January 05, 2012 at 1:09 pm

      Amazing yet again! I heart any little bench I can get my hands on!

      Reply
    25. Terri

      January 05, 2012 at 12:17 pm

      What a great idea...this turned out darling. I am currently working on a tiered table right now and although it looks quite "dated", I hope I can fix that with a little stain and paint!

      Looking forward to the return of "Catch as Catch Can...and the giveaway as well!

      Reply
    26. Coleen's Corner

      January 05, 2012 at 12:15 pm

      Another masterpiece! You never cease to amaze me with your imagination and foresight. Two great projects from one! I have a fur friend who would love the wile away the hours on you new creation!

      Reply
    27. Amanda

      January 05, 2012 at 8:31 am

      Who knew a tired table could have so many uses!
      The clock face is still one of my favourites and the little footstool is fab, a house always needs footstools!

      Another pj crafter, I'm not sure I could craft /DIY in anything else!

      Reply

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