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Painted Bench Makeover – DIY Home Decor Idea

by heather 17 Comments

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See this amazing Painted Bench Makeover and tutorial – this is such an easy DIY Home Decor project! Use it with a dining table or in a foyer!

See this amazing Painted Bench Makeover and tutorial - this is such an easy DIY Home Decor project! Use it with a dining table or in a foyer!

Hello friends! Did you know that today is National Thrift Store Day? To celebrate my love of scoring a great deal and to show you how you can turn thrifted finds into gorgeous makeovers I’m cohosting a fun blog hop today: National Thrift Store Day Blog Hop!

See 7 amazing thrift store makeovers ranging from furniture to accessories to add style to your home on a budget!

Here is my Simple Painted Bench Makeover – I scored this wooden bench at Goodwill for $5.00! Yes $5.00! I gave it a simple paint face lift and voila! A new-to- me bench for my entryway!

Painted Bench Makeover – DIY Home Decor Idea

This is not a complicated DIY – Sometimes all it takes to refresh a piece of furniture is a couple of coats of neutral white!

Here’s the Before:

Painted Bench Makeover - a simple DIY! | www.settingforfour.com

 …and ‘After’! What a difference it is with a fresh white paint facelift! 

See my paint colors and my go-to gray color here!

Painted Bench Makeover - a simple DIY! | www.settingforfour.com

Supplies:

DIY thriftstore bench makeover with Chalky Finish Paint! See how easy it is to update a boring thrifted bench! www.settingforfour.com

  • DecoArt Americana Decor Chalky Finish Paint in Everlasting 
  • DecoArt Americana Decor Clear Creme Wax
  • Purdy 2.5 inch Paint brush

Tutorial:

1. Cover bench with two coats of Everlasting Chalky Finish Paint – no prep sanding is required!

2. After paint is completely dry add one coat of clear wax with a clean cloth. Let dry then buff with a clean cloth.

That’s it – super quick and easy!

 

Painted Bench Makeover - a simple DIY! | www.settingforfour.com

 I added a couple of my new IKEA pillows (same ones I recently added to my living room makeover!), a bowl of shells I collected in Murrells Inlet South Carolina on a past summer vacation, a basket with a throw I hand knitted ages ago and a sheepskin rug. Ahhhh!!! I love the calming look it gives my entryway! Doesn’t it say “Welcome! Come on in, take off your shoes and stay for a visit?”  

Painted Bench Makeover - a simple DIY! | www.settingforfour.com

Painted Bench Makeover - a simple DIY! | www.settingforfour.com

Painted Bench Makeover - a simple DIY! | www.settingforfour.com

Painted Bench Makeover - a simple DIY! | www.settingforfour.com

 I hope you like my bench makeover as much as I do! Not only is this bench super functional but by adding pillows and textiles it’s a great way to add pattern and texture to an entryway. 

Painted Bench Makeover - a simple DIY! | www.settingforfour.com

 Check out the other gorgeous thrifted makeovers! The National Thrift Store Blog Hop cohosts are: 

Domestically Speaking’s TV Tray      Debbie Doo’s Lazy Susan      Cupcakes and Crinoline’s World Globe      Yesterday on Tuesday’s Chair Revamp 

 Setting for Four’s  Painted Bench Makeover     My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia’s Frame Makeover     At the Picket Fence’s Pumpkin TopiaryNational Thrift Store Day - see 7 fabulous thrifted makeovers! www.settingforfour.com

 I hope you find lots of DIY and thrifting inspiration here! So hit those thrift stores and have fun using your creativity to add beautiful decor to your home without breaking the bank! 

For more DIY inspiration check out my $157 DIY Restoration Hardware Inspired Farmhouse Table:

$157 DIY Farmhouse Table | www.settingforfour.com

….and my Easy No Painting involved – DIY Watercolor Abstract Art!

Easy DIY Watercolor Graphic Wall Art | www.settingforfour.com

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Filed Under: Decor, DIY, DIY Furniture, Goodwill Tagged With: Decor, DIY, painted furniture, thrift store

heatherHeather is a Designer, True Color Expert® and proud military wife at Setting For Four Interiors. Heather offers online Interior Design and Paint Color Services. See all of our design tips & tricks on the blog and follow us on Instagram for more design and decor inspiration!

Comments

  1. debbiedoos says

    August 17, 2014 at 9:18 am

    Beatuiful bench makeover! What a nice transformation with paint. Useful too!

    Reply
    • heather says

      August 17, 2014 at 10:41 am

      Thanks so much Debbie – I always like to have a spot by the front door to sit and put on shoes, drop my purse and keys!

      Reply
  2. Malia says

    August 17, 2014 at 10:48 am

    You are so right– it’s amazing what a couple of coats of paint can do. Your bench is clean and serene…. beautiful!

    Reply
  3. Maryann @ Domestically Speaking says

    August 17, 2014 at 1:34 pm

    Love how your bench turned out… so crisp and beautiful!

    Reply
  4. kristin says

    August 17, 2014 at 2:58 pm

    SO pretty, wow, $5 bucks that is awesome~

    Reply
    • heather says

      August 17, 2014 at 4:49 pm

      Great score for $5.00 right? Thanks Kristin!

      Reply
  5. Anne@DesignDreams says

    August 17, 2014 at 11:15 pm

    I usually like the two-tone white & wood look but I really love the all-white of this bench! Good call!!

    Reply
    • heather says

      August 18, 2014 at 4:09 pm

      Thanks Anne!! Coming from you I take that as a big compliment!! 😀

      Reply
  6. Kristi @ Chatfield Court says

    August 19, 2014 at 2:16 am

    What a great deal Heather, and it looks great painted.

    Reply
  7. Selene Galindo says

    August 21, 2014 at 8:30 pm

    I love the small yet stunning update you made to this bench!! I love white…it just makes such a clean and fresh finish!

    Reply
    • heather says

      August 22, 2014 at 6:30 pm

      Thanks Selene!!

      Reply
  8. Angie@Echoes of Laughter says

    August 21, 2014 at 9:20 pm

    I love this bench project so much Heather! And the way you have it styled and the basket beside it…swoon! Great job! Angie xo

    Reply
    • heather says

      August 22, 2014 at 6:29 pm

      Thanks Angie!! I’m really happy with how it turned out too!

      Reply
  9. Mary Beth @ Cupcakes and Crinoline says

    August 21, 2014 at 10:32 pm

    It’s amazing what a huge difference the white paint made on your bench, Heather. Absolutely beautiful!

    Reply
    • heather says

      August 22, 2014 at 6:29 pm

      Thanks Mary Beth – I agree – painting it out all white made a huge difference!

      Reply
  10. At Rivercrest Cottage says

    August 24, 2014 at 9:02 pm

    loving the new look of your bench. I love it all white.

    Reply

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