We have a small little footstool by the chairs in our family room that my mother-in-law brought over for the kids to use, but the grown-ups (me) kind of got used to using it. So, I had to build an extra plush one for me.
Cut List:
1x12 - 4 pieces cut 16"
2x2 - 4 pieces cut 11"
16"x14.5" Lauan or plywood for the bottom inside box
17.5"x16" MDF of plywood for the top (you can make yours larger to hang over a bit)
4 small wheel or feet
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| Attach the 1x12 to the 2x2 on each end, keeping them flush on the top end. Build two of these. |
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| Attach the side walls to the first side, then add the other side. |
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| Turn the box upside down and add the bottom of the box. |
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| The yellow spots are where the 2x2s are located. Attach your feet or wheels here. I added wheels to mine and I love it! |
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| I added a couple of cross support pieces to hold the top in place, but later found out the fabric does most of the work. You can add a second piece going the other direction if you are worried about any movement. |
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| Here is the rough box. I added a layer of burlap around mine. |
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| I used a couple of old throw pillows on the top and added a neutral duck cloth. |
You can also use the trick of the mattress pad like I did on the bar stools.
Thank you for checking out this simple project. Be sure to check out the other projects here.
I've got to get to a lumber yard. I've been wanting to make this, you made a really good tut, and I owe my sister a wine rack for her gone-by b-day Before the snow flies, well it may fly tomorrow but before it stays.
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@Janet Yay for lumber yard trips :) This footstool was so easy to make. Good luck on your projects.
ReplyDeleteWow, can't believe you made this! It is so function & great looking! Fantastic job! Thanks for sharing this @ Show & Share! Happy to have you!
ReplyDeleteThis is pretty darn amazing! I featured your footstool today on Sew Woodsy
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Thank you Katie and Lindsay. :)
ReplyDeleteI love that you thought ahead and planned to recess the bottom so you wouldn't see it from the sides! I guess that's covered up with fabric anyway but that is one of those things that people often forget. Me include! :-D What can I say?
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