DIY BED TO BENCH by Jill Andrea

This post was submitted via Grillo Designs by Jill Andrea - a member of the facebook group Grillo Designs Home Decorating, Upcycing and DIY group.

Materials used:

Antique 3/4 bed
Reclaimed lumber'
CeCe Calwell's Paintr
Safe Coat Agcriglaze
Minwax Stain
General Finishes Arm R Seal Gloss





Start by cutting the foot board in half to transform it into arms.
Next step was to handcraft the seat and the front drop piece from reclaimed lumber. -





The seat was stained with Jacobean and Red Mahogany alternating the colors between the different boards once the stain was dry it was sealed with several layers of urethane.





It was then given a light sanding and flat areas given a wash with grey paint





You can see tutorial in futher detail at link below on the Grillo Designs blog. You can also join Grillo Designs DIY Facebook group by clicking 'join our group' on the blog






Original article and pictures take http://www.hometalk.com/13514820/diy-bed-to-bench site