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burlap, coffee sack, furniture redo, Furniture Renovation, ottoman, repurpose, Upholstered Furniture, vintage
The girls and I were at a thrift store yesterday and found this old thing. We redid it in one afternoon!
How we got there:
Before shot:
Supplies:
-old ottoman, the uglier, the better
-two coordinating fabrics: one for the top and one for the sides
-large upholstery tacks
-tacky glue (or fabric glue)
-hammer
-screw driver
-pliers
-duct tape
-paint for the legs (if your ottoman has exposed legs)
1. First, we took all upholstery nails out using pliers or a screw driver and saved them for use on the finished piece.
2. Then I covered the top with fabric from my fabric stash. Also covered the sides with the same fabric so that it would show through the burlap fabric.
3. Then, we covered the sides with strips of coffee sacks, holding the burlap in place with upholstery tacks.
4. I painted the legs to bring the light creme from the top down to the bottom.
5. I wanted to use the actual stitched sides of the coffee sacks for the ottoman’s corners but in doing so, the corners seemed to poke out… they were a bit bulky but I still liked the look. To solve that problem, I used tacky glue and duct tape to calm them down.
After an hour or so of drying, I removed the duct tape and we were ready for pictures outside… just in time for the amazing late afternoon sun!
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Wanda said:
I’m loving the mix of the 2 fabrics!
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martha at leonedesign.wordpress.com said:
Thanks Wanda! I love what you did with your kitchen!
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martha leone said:
Thanks for showing my ottoman. I love this post. You did lots of work to put it together and it’s great!!!
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Debra of Capersofthevintagevixens.blogspot.com said:
Love what you did with that little stool!!!!! I love your blog and am your newest follower. You are soooooo creative how can I not be a follower, right?
~Debra xxx
Capers of the vintage vixens
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Stacey said:
That is just cool. And I love how it calls for something “the uglier, the better”. Such a great project – I have seen this all over blogland! Obviously others love it as well!
Thanks for linking up this week – please come back again next week!
Stacey of Embracing Change
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martha leone said:
I sure will Stacey. Your party is on my linky parties page at the top of my blog. So, as long as you’re having a party, I’ll be there! Have a great week and thanks for the nice comment. Just between you and me, that ottoman cost $7.50 at a thrift store! All other materials used were from around my house. Cheap… just the way I like it!
Martha
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melissa said:
Looks great! Love the coffee sacks!
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stefanie said:
wowie!!! thats fabulous!
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Michele @ Primp said:
wow, this is cool–love the mix of the two fabrics. If you have time I would love it if you would share this at my linky party going on now.
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martha leone said:
Hi Michelle: I love your style. I just linked up to your party and will do it weekly. Thanks!
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Uta said:
I love it! Really amazing!
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Abbie (Five days...5 ways) said:
Absolutely love everything about this transformation, Martha, and I’m showing it off at Feature Friday FREE-FOR-ALL!
Thanks for linking up! : )
~Abbie
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Jami at freckled laundry said:
G.o.r.g.e.o.u.s. (Loving your furniture makeovers in your sidebar too.) Thank you so much for sharing with my party! I’ll be featuring tonight. 😉
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martha leone said:
Hi Jami:
Thanks so much for the feature! Your blog is inspiring and I really appreciate the kind words.
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Courtney said:
So charming! Love how it came out! Sharing at the party tonight~thanks for linking up at Feathered Nest Friday!
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martha leone said:
Thanks Courtney. I love your blog so it’s an honor to know that you’ll be sharing the ottoman tonight!
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Tam said:
Stopped by from Embracing Change. Love the look of this ottoman! Amazing job.
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martha leone said:
Thanks Tam. You’re kind.
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amy said:
brilliant…again! you are on a roll!
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martha leone said:
Hi Amy: This comment means a lot since it’s coming from a way cool furniture gal like you. Have a wonderful day!
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Laurel@chippingwithcharm said:
Oh my…I LOVE this! Great transformation 🙂 Laurel
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martha leone said:
Hi: Thanks! I love your blog. I love your junk cross. Headed over to your blog to comment on it now.
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Lou Cinda said:
OH MY GOODNESS!!!!! This is awesome!! I love everything about it!! AWESOME!
Lou Cinda 🙂
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Mary Alice said:
Love how you changed up the ottoman!
Mary Alice
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martha leone said:
Hi Mary Alice: Thanks for the comment. I’m looking forward to checking out your blog.
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cassie said:
that is AWESOME! love the mix of textiles- it’s perfect!
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martha leone said:
Hey Cassie: Thanks. Love love love your red desk. I’ll head over there and comment on it!
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Rosemary said:
Nice mix of materials. Ottomans are one of my favorite things to transform. You did a great job.
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martha leone said:
Thanks. Yeah, ottomans are great along with dressers… they give us lots of room to create something fun. Great to meet you.
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Linsey Shobe Sappington said:
This is fabulous! I have a feeling a feature is in your future…
♥Linsey
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martha leone said:
Thanks. It was super fun to make.
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Lasso the Moon said:
What a great use for burlap! I see those bags at flea markets, but never had an idea of how to use them. I’m inspired!
Anna
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martha leone said:
Pick them up next time you see them and have fun! Perhaps consider asking coffee brewers if they have free bags. I got mine while in Portland, Oregon for FREE! Thanks for the comment!
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Rose said:
Thanks for sharing at the Sunday Round UP.
Rose @ http://www.arosiesweethome.com/
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Angie said:
So adorable! Love the fabric you used!
Angie
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JaneEllen Jones said:
Really enjoyed that ottoman, good makeover. Like that striped material, smart to use it on sides also to show thru the burlap.
Where do you get burlap coffee bags? Do you have a source I could contact? I subscribed to your blog, will be looking in very often. Thanks for sharing. I don’t have a blog yet but hope to when I can get a camera to “show my stuff”.
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martha leone said:
Hi JaneEllen: Thanks for the comment. I’m glad you liked it. I got the coffee sacks from a small coffee shop in Portland, Oregon. They do so much with coffee in Oregon that coffee sacks are plentiful. They were given to me for free! Perhaps you should google something line “free coffee sacks” and see what comes up. I would be very glad to see what you’re working on when you get pictures!
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rachelle said:
What a sweet little stool. Love this makeover- the burlap looks great! If you have some time I’d love it if you’d stop by my blog to check out the giveaway I’m having for a Ramsign Home Sign!
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martha leone said:
Hi Rachelle,
I’ll stop by your blog. Looking forward to it. Thanks for the kind comment.
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Mary said:
I have a similar shaped ottoman that is awaiting a redo, I might have to copy your idea! It came out great!
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martha leone said:
It was lots of fun to do. I hope you enjoy your ottoman redo. Thanks for the comment!
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debbiewestbrooks said:
Love it and great idea with fabric on top!
Debbie
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martha leone said:
Hi Debbie:
Thanks so much for the comment. Looking forward to visiting your blog!
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Becky said:
I adore this, perfect combination!
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martha leone said:
Thanks Becky! I’m going to link it up to your party that happens on Wednesdays (I think… I’ll check on that). I’ve been following your blog and visit it regularly. You have great ideas and a special eye for beauty! Thanks for inspiring me as I’m new to blogging.
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Rose said:
Wow you did such a great job on that ottoman! Your so creative. I think you have a wonderful blog, I’m now following you on linky. I would like to invite you to stop by my blog and share this at my Party the Sunday Round UP. @ http://www.arosiesweethome.com/
Thanks
Rose
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theboldabode said:
Dang! That is so cool…
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Jenn said:
Great tutorial! I actually have fabric that I want to do this with…i just haven’t found the right ottoman yet! Thanks for sharing!
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Little Miss Maggie said:
Very cool project. I love ottomons.
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martha leone said:
Hi Maggie: It was so nice to visit your blog just now and find that you’re the one who made that really cool red adirondack chair that I had commented on recently. We must like similar things. Thanks for commenting on my ottoman. It was super fun to do.
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Megan said:
Beautiful redo! I love the material that you chose to work with. It makes it look like an entirely different piece. Enjoy. Megan
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Seaweedandraine said:
Gorgeous fabric you have used on the top. Was it previously covered in leather? (And if it was, do you have plans for said leather?) Great job. 🙂
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martha leone said:
Hi: Thanks for the comment. The previous material looks like leather but is faux. I saved it although it’s very dirty. Glad you enjoyed it. I’m headed over to your blog to check you out!
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Emily said:
That looks fantastic! Like something out of a great boutique that you would have paid a lot for. Great job!
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Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage said:
This is fabulous – thrift shop, no sew, tape and burlap are music to my ears!
Kelly
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martha leone said:
I sure do like your thinking, Kelly. I totally agree with that… no sewing makes me happy. Thanks for the comment!!
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Mandy said:
AMAZING!!! I absolutely LOVE IT!!!!!
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