You've been wanting a bedside bench for a long time, but haven'tAre you ready to spend a hefty sum on something that is more decorative than necessary? Our master class will help you kill two birds with one stone: make your dream come true and save money. Today we will teach you how to make a bench for the hallway or a bedside bench with your own hands. This activity will not take you too much time and will not require large financial investments, and as a result you will get a stylish and functional item that will enhance the status of your home's interior.
You will need:
- Thick sheet of plywood;
- Plaid or soft mat like kilima (in ourThe Kilim was used, it was chosen due to its original and bright pattern, which looks unusually stylish and expressive; Such product can be ordered on the Internet);
- Legs for the bench (can be found in the furniture or construction shop);
- Foam rubber (in a roll);
- Screws;
- Screwdriver;
- saw;
- Furniture stapler (with staples);
- Sheet of plywood.
Editorial opinion By the way, kilims are verypopular decorative trend. Designers are especially fond of the endlessly varied geometric patterns that look equally impressive both on the carpet itself and on upholstery fabric or decorative textiles. Kilim-style patterns fill the interior with fashionable ethnic motifs. However, you should know that they do not tolerate competition. The color palette of the interior should not intersect with the main tone of the pattern, otherwise it risks losing its originality. Step 1 Using a saw, cut the plywood sheet so that you get a rectangle measuring approximately 110 x 45 cm.
Step 2 Also from foam rubber a rectangle,corresponding in size to the plywood base. It will be more convenient for you to work if the foam rubber is 1-2 cm smaller, that is, approximately 108 x 43 cm. Step 3 Apply the kilim to the plywood base to determine which part of the pattern should be on your bench. When you are sure, fix the fabric with a stapler at the corners of your future bench. Trim the unused edges of the kilim, but not tightly. Leave a few centimeters of fabric in reserve.
Steps 4, 5 Start upholstery.Carefully, without rushing, hammer in staples from the bottom of the base along the inner perimeter. When you are sure that the upholstery looks the way you want it to, you can trim off the excess fabric along the edges. To prevent them from fraying, it is recommended to treat them with glue.
Step 6 Screw the legs to the bench usingscrewdriver. Make sure that they are located strictly in the center between the longitudinal edges and at the same distance from the transverse ones. Your decorative ethnic bedside bench is ready! Enjoy it!
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