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    Vintage Rug Upholstered Bench Tutorial

    January 30, 2017 by Ashley Mayes 12 Comments

    Hi Guys! Were you ready for Monday to roll around? I could take it or leave it, as weird as that sounds. We had a super-relaxing weekend but I'm also motivated to get back in the swing of things. Last weekend, we worked, worked, worked and this project was part of that. Although, a very short part of that. Today, I'm sharing my Vintage Rug Upholstered Bench Tutorial. I LOVE this project. I liked the added little flavor it gives in my space and I like how fast it was (seriously 10 minutes!).

    Do you have a boring bench that you want to do something with? How about reupholstering it with a vintage rug? Get the Vintage Rug Upholstered Bench Tutorial right now!

    If you've been following me for very long then you know that I'm not a perfectionist. I'm not patient enough or focused enough to do an amazing job on anything. I'm more of a half-asser (excuse the language) who is pretty happy with all my non-detail-oriented projects.

    So, even if you aren't detail-oriented (like me) you can still do this project. Actually, you can do most projects. AND, if you are married to a perfectionist/detail-oriented person then you are golden (at least that's how I feel most times when I need something to be perfect).

    All of that is to stay, let's just jump right in with this project - you can do it!

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    Do you have a boring bench that you want to do something with? How about reupholstering it with a vintage rug? Get the Vintage Rug Upholstered Bench Tutorial right now!

    Bench | Planter (similar)

    Grab your supplies:

    MID-CENTURY Upholstered Bench

     3 x 5 Rug

    Stapler with Staples/Brads

    Fabric Scissors

    With your rug facedown, place your bench on your rug with the part of the rug on the padding where you want the rug to be.

    Do you have a boring bench that you want to do something with? How about reupholstering it with a vintage rug? Get the Vintage Rug Upholstered Bench Tutorial right now!

    Start trimming your rug so that you give yourself enough fabric to fold over and staple.

    Do you have a boring bench that you want to do something with? How about reupholstering it with a vintage rug? Get the Vintage Rug Upholstered Bench Tutorial right now!

    Working from the middle out, staple the rug into the bench.

    Do you have a boring bench that you want to do something with? How about reupholstering it with a vintage rug? Get the Vintage Rug Upholstered Bench Tutorial right now!

    Personally, I like to work from the middle out about 8" on both sides and then double-check my work. Repeat that process, working outward, until all four sides have staples in.

    Do you have a boring bench that you want to do something with? How about reupholstering it with a vintage rug? Get the Vintage Rug Upholstered Bench Tutorial right now!

    Flip the bench over to make sure you are keeping your fabric lines straight. Flip it back over and finish stapling in the corners. For the corners, I like to pull and tuck so that the tucks happen on the underneath side.

    Do you have a boring bench that you want to do something with? How about reupholstering it with a vintage rug? Get the Vintage Rug Upholstered Bench Tutorial right now!

    That's it! For a super-fast project, I think this one is great. I love the added texture and interest the rug brings to the bench.

    Do you have a boring bench that you want to do something with? How about reupholstering it with a vintage rug? Get the Vintage Rug Upholstered Bench Tutorial right now!

    I'll have to admit that it took me awhile to decide to actually cut the rug, but I'm so glad that I did.

    Do you have a boring bench that you want to do something with? How about reupholstering it with a vintage rug? Get the Vintage Rug Upholstered Bench Tutorial right now!

    *Tip: If you are using a vintage rug, make sure to clean it first. Check out my blog post on How to Clean a Vintage Rug.

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    Do you have a boring bench that you want to do something with? How about reupholstering it with a vintage rug? Get the Vintage Rug Upholstered Bench Tutorial right now!

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    1. Cassie Bustamante

      January 30, 2017 at 6:22 am

      it looks awesome, ashley! and i am so with you.... not a perfectionist! good enough girl over here! that should have been my blog name. 😉

      Reply
      • Ashley Mayes

        February 01, 2017 at 9:55 am

        Thanks Cassie! Also, I'm totally glad I'm not the only blogger/DIYer that isn't perfectionist. Maybe we can start a new trend?!

        Reply
    2. Jessica

      January 30, 2017 at 8:01 pm

      oh my wow!!! I was not expecting this! it looks lovely....and it is simple. I saw a worn persian rug at an estate sale for dirt cheap and I turned it down....next time I will be picking it up.

      Reply
      • Ashley Mayes

        February 01, 2017 at 9:55 am

        What?! Say you didn't pass it up. So sad. ha. I've actually never been to an estate sale... Need to change that stat.

        Reply
    3. Jessica | house homemade

      January 31, 2017 at 6:31 am

      Such a good idea! Love it

      Reply
      • Ashley Mayes

        February 01, 2017 at 9:55 am

        Thanks Jessica! I really love it.

        Reply
    4. Ariel

      February 06, 2017 at 9:26 am

      looks great!

      Reply
      • Ashley Mayes

        February 08, 2017 at 10:46 am

        Thanks Ariel! I love how the vintage rug transformed the bench! It added so much to our bedroom reveal.

        Reply
    5. Jenny

      April 25, 2018 at 8:39 pm

      I absolutely love repurposing things. No matter what it is, it has another purpose. I’m all for suggestions and seeing others work there items around. Good job on that rug covered bench!!!

      Reply
      • Ashley Mayes

        April 30, 2018 at 11:17 am

        Me too! Thanks so much Jenny!

        Reply

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