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DRAWER OTTOMAN

January 19th, 2009 in member junk     
SHABBYPATTY SHABBYPATTY, member
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I AM NOT SURE WHERE I SAW THIS BUT ITS AN OLD DRESSER DRAWER MADE INTO AN OTTOMAN.  I HAD TWO DRAWERS AND BOUGHT 3" FOAM, REMNANT FABRIC, SOME FURNITURE TACS AND HAD SOME OFF WHITE PAINT FROM THE "OOPS PAINT" SHELF @ HOME DEPOT.  THEN CUT OUT PIECES OF PLYWOOD FOR THE LIDS.  I HINGED THE TOPS AND UPOLSTERED THEM.  NOW I HAVE A NICE STOOL AND STORAGE!  I HAD TO REMOVE MY HUSBANDS FOOT, SINCE HE ALREADY CLAIMED IT AS HIS OWN. I'M NOT SURE IF I WANT CASTERS FOR THE BOTTOM OR FEET?  I'M THINKING BUN FEET.  ANY IDEAS?

                                                                                                        

 


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bessJunk writes: I love this and I have feet left over from an old sofa Posted: 9:25 pm on April 15th
LuAnn writes: Fabulous idea. I'd vote for bun feet too! May have to try this myself.

LuAnn

PS Welcome!! Posted: 5:43 pm on January 19th
KimberlyMelamed writes: You did a terrific job on this project. Such a good idea! I once added casters to an existing ottoman and it made it much easier to move it out of the way when needed... but, I think that either would be fine in this application.

Thanks for posting,
Kimberly Posted: 2:58 pm on January 19th
Junk_Sophisticate writes: Great storage ottoman! Your fabric choice and furniture tacks make it look so nice. I think bun feet for this style would look really good, however, depending on how heavy this is if you need to move it often(especially filled), casters might be a better option.

Keep us posted with what you decide.
Candy Posted: 2:28 pm on January 19th
rebeljunker writes: Hi Shabbypatty.
That's a very clever idea of an ottoman! I would go for the bun feet. I love that the drawer has a slight curve to it, it adds class! I would just love to see your island that you made.
I have had similar thoughts, but I think I'd first have to build it to convince my hubby! Thanks for joining. Di Posted: 12:43 pm on January 19th
suewhitney writes: Hey Shabby Patty,

Welcome to JUNKMARKET Style. This is a great idea and thanks so much for the how to instructions. Bun feet sound like a good choice . Unless, you want to remove it out from under your husband's feet quickly...then casters might be the better option. Ha! Thanks again and have fun on the site.

Take care,
Sue Posted: 10:57 am on January 19th
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