Foot Stool For A Cozy Corner

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Hi y'all!

I wanted to share a little foot stool re-do I did the other day. I have a cozy corner set aside in my kitchen where I drink my morning coffee, read my devotional, chat on the phone, etc. I do like to prop my feet up from time to time and I've been searching for a small stool. After not having any luck - for quite awhile - at the thrift stores or antique shops, I let my fingers do the walking and found one on Amazon.  

Let's take a stroll over to my kitchen corner, shall we?


I really love my pretty green check chair, also an Amazon find. However, the foot stool I purchased had upholstery that really didn't go with the vibe of our home. I knew when I bought it I would be giving it a makeover.


Changing upholstery fabric on a stool or a chair cushion is so easy and affordable that you could change it for the seasons practically! In my case, I was thinking a bit more  long term and chose a gorgeous, copper rust chenille from Hobby Lobby. It was only $10.99 a yard and I only needed one fourth of a yard to re-do my foot stool. I couldn't believe the great price and it wasn't even on sale!


After removing the top from the base with a cordless drill, I pulled out a zillion staples and removed the existing fabric to reveal the foam padding/backer board. I then cut my fabric to size and started stapling. I like to put one staple on each side to start, pulling the fabric as I go. I continue stapling around the sides, again making sure to pull the fabric taut with each additional staple. When I got to the edges, I decided to simply crease it in the center and stapled that piece down. You can also pleat the corner for a more professional look, but this time creasing worked just fine.


And ta da! Here is the finished project. Isn't it just darling? Not only does it provide a spot to prop your feet, it also brings in the rust color which is one of my accent colors in our house.

This is such a fun and easy project, especially for beginners. You can really transform an old stool or chair for very little time, money and effort!


 Thanks so much for stopping by!


Sources:
Hobby Lobby Rust Chenille Upholstery Fabric - not available online

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Comments

  1. Prims By The WaterAugust 13, 2023 at 5:24 PM

    You did a marvelous job on that stool! The color you chose is perfect with your chair and also perfect for Fall. I have one that I have been pondering doing a hooked rug on it. Will see. Janice

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  2. Sandi MagleAugust 15, 2023 at 8:55 AM

    Hi, Jane...golly when doing your posts, highlight all the text and change it all to LARGE...this was so hard to read, and even enlarging the page isn't working. I really want to read about your project. HUGS, Sandi It's fun to see how a small thing can really change a room!

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  3. Kim August 19, 2023 at 4:35 PM

    Great makeover, Jane! Love the tutorial and love the way it goes with your dreamy green checked chair. Enjoy it!

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