I can remember the day I got the phone call about this piece. Just come and get it out of my house she said. I can’t look at it any longer she said. I’ll give her this, it was an outdated hall tree bench in need of a makeover suitable for many of today’s modern homes but she really did have great potential.
This is what she looked like when I first picked her up. Not sure if she was missing another mirrored section in the center or what.
And the little section at the back of the bench was just begging for something. Tufted fabric, a funky inlay or something else along those lines.
One thing she really did have going for her were her appliqued details. Pretty as they were I almost always feel like paint really brings out the details.
For the small section just behind the bench I decided to go with a decoupage treatment. Mainly because I found this royal blue and white IKAT wrapping paper at TJ Maxx and I loved it so hard that no fabric I could find would ever compare.
Ahh see! Isn’t that fun?
Nothing like a little IKAT to help brighten your day and give just a hint of funky and fun.
And what did I tell you about paint and those details!
It never fails to amaze me at the simple yet extraordinary things paint can do.
And chalkboard. Chalkboard is pretty extraordinary, too. In my book.
Changing out the hardware always does wonders for helping to update a piece, too.
I wonder if when her old owner sees her now she’ll say, Hey. Can I just come get my hall tree back now?
I know I would if I were her.
Lucky you, though! This piece is for sale. Email me with inquires. I’ll have my shop tab up soon and you’ll be able to make any future purchases directly from there.
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Great transformation! I love hall trees but don’t have a good place for one in this house.The Ikat print is awesome and chalk board paint is always a great idea!
Love it Jamie! It would look great in my hall!
Thanks Debbie! Come and get it! 😉
I would definitely want this back, too! What an amazing piece! Love the pop of color the wrapping paper gives it too. Very nicely done. XO
Thanks so much!
LOVE that paper! It’s the perfect pop of color on such a beautiful piece!
I appreciate that! Thank you!
Yikes..I love this! Wish I had room in my house for one too. I never would have pictured the after look…good eyes & imagination. I may not pass the next one of these I see next time I’m at a thrift store 🙂
I wish I had room for one, too! I’d certainly keep it! Thank you!
LOVE the color! LOVE the decoupage! Great transformation! Life to the full! Melissa
Thank you!
It looks so much better now! That Ikat fabric is gorgeous – and adding the chalkboard was a great idea! I love that the seat has storage in it too. I don’t think you’ll have any problem selling it. 🙂
Thanks Jen!
Jamie, what a gorgeous color for this piece. The makeover is stunning. You are very talented at anything you do. I am happy to be on the tour with you.
Make it a great day!
Right back at you Meegan! Thanks for your kind words!
Yes, very fun!! Love it! What a gorgeous hall tree!
Nancy
Thank you Nancy!
LOVE the gray and chalkboard!
Thank you!
I’m sure she regrets giving it to you now! It looks amazing! I love the color and that little pop of blue is so cute! Great job girl!
I have the PERFECT spot for that hall tree in our home!!!! You redo would fit our decor too!!! Hint, hint. I’m excited to be on the tour with you. ~Jeanette
I love what you did with the hall tree. The chalkboard is a great touch and that Ikat fabric – LOVE!
~Tami
Ahh thanks Tami!
The lady who gave you this piece is going to be shocked when she sees the transformation. I’ll bet that you have no trouble selling it.
Thank you so much!
You sure worked wonders with this hall tree! That wrapping paper is to die for!!! ~Christy
Wow! You received a treasure! It turned out beautifully! I need to try to go score some of that wrapping paper! ~Christy
I love their wrapping paper and I rarely use it to wrap any actual presents! LOL
What a great looking piece now….not so much before. Love the color you chose!
Thanks Kathy!
You know what they say! Finders keepers,….I bet that little lady would cry out of amazement with the cool transformation you have the hall tree. The paint color and Ikat really make it! Love
Thanks Therese!
Gorgeous! I love the chalkboard and the pattern inlayed!! Amazing job, Jamie!