Coffee Table turned Bench Seat

This is a project I've seen lots on the internet and wanted to try for a while.

I finally found the perfect coffee table to use as a bench...and I don't have a before photo...oops!

I'll just have to skip to the pretty shots then :)

I painted the base and legs in a custom mix of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Duck Egg and Old White, then gave it a light wash using Paris Grey before distressing then sealing with clear wax.

I had an idea for the upholstered top - I wanted to give it a point of difference, so I bought some covered button kits from Spotlight, and used a combination of some of my favourite fabrics on them - six in total.

For the upholstered top I firstly measured where I wanted the buttons, and drilled holes through the tabletop for the button strings to be threaded through.  I then attached some foam rubber with spray adhesive, making a slight indent in the padding where the button holes were, then wrapped the top in wadding.  I used  a lovely linen and wool mix fabric that I have had for some time - here is the Daybed project I originally bought it for.

This upholstery job was completed by a professional.

I attached the buttons using a method I found here.

This piece (and the cushion) got snapped up at the first market I took it to :)

Linking up with:

* Elizabeth & Co. * Domestically Speaking * A Stroll Thru Life 

 * Miss Mustard Seed * DIY Show Off * Savvy Southern Style

*Funky Junk Interiors