Farmhouse Bench Makeover

July 13, 2016

Farmhouse Bench Makeover

Yesterday I stopped in at Tuesday Morning, before picking up my son from basketball camp. I typically browse their aisles about once a month. I’ve been on the look out for a plain bench that I could cover with blue ticking fabric and I found the perfect one at Tuesday Morning. The legs are distressed natural wood and it has a smooth top. It was exactly what I was looking for.

 

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The bench was covered with a jute fabric.

 

Farmhouse Bench Makeover via A Bowl Full of Lemons

 

Plain and boring.

 

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I am in love with dark blue ticking. It screams classic, farmhouse style. I could cover everything in this fabric (seriously). Love, love, love!

 

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The first thing I did was wash and dry the ticking. Then I measured, cut, pinned, and sewed the best I could. I am a self taught amateur at this, but with a little common sense, I pulled it off. It was pretty easy. The whole project took less than an hour to complete.  I purchased the fabric at JoAnns for around $10/yard. (It was on sale). The project took less than 2 yards. I really hate sewing but when I envision something, I go for it!

 

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I held my breath while sewing. I was super nervous that the seams would look terrible when I flipped it over, but it doesn’t look that bad. Im pretty happy with the results. What do you think?

 

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I placed it under my menu chalkboard in our kitchen.

 

Farmhouse Bench Makeover via A Bowl Full of Lemons

 

And threw on some vintage style pillows.

 

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Farmhouse Bench Makeover via A Bowl Full of Lemons

 

I love it. I think I’m ready for another ticking project. Maybe some throw pillows for my sofa. Here’s one last before and after.

 

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Farmhouse Bench Makeover via A Bowl Full of Lemons

 

Let me know if you enjoy my decorating blog posts in the comments below. I can share more if it something ya’ll are interested in seeing. I am always decorating and changing things up.

 

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Have a blessed day friends.

~Toni

 
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24 comments on “Farmhouse Bench Makeover

  1. Jackie says:

    Love it!

  2. Kendra says:

    I could look at your decorating posts all day. I too love the Farmhouse style, but not sure how to incorporate it in the Arizona desert.

  3. Nikky M says:

    I love the decorating posts! It’s gives me inspiration! I’m impressed you did that without a pattern!

  4. Beth says:

    Yes please share more!! The bench is adorable!

  5. Lisa Archer says:

    Yes, more decorating please! I love your style.

  6. Lynn says:

    I love your farmhouse batch and would love to see more of your decorating !

    I also love your wood flooring. We are getting ready to redo our flooring. Would you mind sharing what flooring you put in?

    Thank you. Have a great day.

  7. Christine Martynowski says:

    Is this just a simple slip cover? Or did you fasten it underneath?

  8. Corin Shasteen says:

    I love this so much. I would love for you to post more about farmhouse decor and how to organize with the decor as well! Just love you and your blog!!!

  9. Linda says:

    I Love your decorating posts! Please do more!!! Your clean and rustic farmhouse style is wonderful.

  10. Linda says:

    I love the pillows, too! Did you make them?
    And your sewing looks fantastic!

  11. Oh my gosh….I love this bench! I’m a huge fan of ticking as well and just made some pillows out of the fabric from Joanns. This is such a great farmhouse addition to your beautiful home!

  12. Darlene says:

    As someone who has sewn everything from a wedding dress to home dec, I must say you did an amazing job! I have a bed skirt that I made out of red pillow ticking. It has pleats at the corners. I’ve had it for at least 10 years and have loved it all this time. About 4 years ago it moved to the guest room and still looks like new. I’m going to be making a storage ottoman soon and I think you’ve inspired me to use pillow ticking again!

  13. Nicole says:

    LOVE the decorating posts!!

  14. Rebecca says:

    I love it! Please share more of your decorating and style tips. I love the glimpses you’ve shown us of your home and would love to see more.

  15. Tiffany says:

    I’m slightly obsessed with mattress ticking! Love how this turned out.

  16. Melissa L. says:

    It looks great! I’d love to see what else you create with the ticking stripe. I love the ticking stripe fabric as well!

  17. Lisa says:

    Yes, please! I love seeing all your decorating projects, and your home is just beautiful!

  18. Lisa says:

    I love how you figured out to pin the cover inside out! Great thinking! I enjoy seeing your home and the changes you make.

  19. Donnalynn says:

    Love the bench and Love farmhouse style decorating.

  20. Kimberly says:

    I have an old piano bench by our coat/shoe area. This is a perfect idea! Thanks!

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