Garden Bench Updated with new photos

[rebbetzin]

Almost a year ago now a neighbor was throwing away this old four poster bed.

I loved it, it had ball and claw feet even!

Well, on Monday work finally began to make it into a garden bench for my new "Chicken TV" patio.

The supports for a seat are now finished.

And yesterday I put a primer coat of paint on it. It is sprinkling today, so my plans for painting are on hold.

You get a bonus photo there of Cherokee with his favorite toy, an old laundry detergent jug from Costco!

 

[ninnymary]

Looks good. You could also plant in it if you add a bottom board to it. But I think it looks great as a bench also.

Mary

 

[thistlebloom]

Love it! You're so creative! What color will it be?

 

[rebbetzin]

Love it! You're so creative! What color will it be?

White with country blue dry brush highlights on the turning and claw feet. Same colors as my chicken coop.

 

[Carol Dee]

WOW @rebbetzin it is going to look great. I love your coop.

 

[rebbetzin]

It is almost finished. Need some wood for a seat. Still looking for something I can get for very little money or FREE!

Here it is all painted.

side view

The foot is a bit different now... I painted the toenails white, and put some "highlight" dry brush strokes on the blue scroll type work on the upper foot.

 

[digitS']

That is very pretty!

You and your DH do good work.

Cherokee looks like he appreciates it, too.

Steve

 

[Beekissed]

VERY gorgeous!!!! I love using the old beds no one really wants any longer (full size and even 3/4 size)into benches and swings.

I did a similar thing with one last year for a daybed for my granddaughter. Found this bed at Good Will for $7 and it was solid cherry...hard as a rock to get a screw into.

I love, love, love the colors and how you painted this one...definitely draws the eye. What will you plant around it?

 

[Carol Dee]

WOW @rebbetzin that is lovely. A lot of work on all the details. Good Job.

 

[canesisters]

LOVE THIS!!!!!!