Transformation cost: $50.06
“What gorgeous legs!” was my thought when I saw these at the end of a neighbor’s driveway on trash day. The wood grain was so beautiful I knew I couldn’t bear for these to get tossed in a dump truck.
I began by cutting a piece of fiberboard to fit the shape of the base. I attached 8 pieces of 3/8″ square dowel that would keep it snugly in position.
I covered the fiberboard with 2.5″ thick foam followed by batting followed by my chosen upholstery fabric.
I debated with myself whether or not to paint the legs but, in the end, I chose a Minwax stain & polyurethane (PolyShades Honey in a satin finish) so as not to conceal the beautiful grain. I cleaned and lightly sanded to prepare the legs for 2 coats.
The finished color is a beautiful rich brown. All that was left was to secure the upholstered top using 4 L-brackets.
Looking fabulous in a neighbor’s living room. 
Transforming Trash 