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Old Hall Tree Bench Gets A Makeover

Outdated Hall Tree Bench Makeover #paintedfurniture #furnituremakeovers #southernrevivals SouthernRevivals.comI can remember the day I got the phone call about this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 I’ll give her this, it was an outdated hall tree bench in need of a makeover suitable for many of today’s modern homes but she really did have great potential.

Outdated Hall Tree Bench Makeover #paintedfurniture #furnituremakeovers #southernrevivals SouthernRevivals.comThis is what she looked like when I first picked her up.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.

Outdated Hall Tree Bench Makeover #paintedfurniture #furnituremakeovers #southernrevivals SouthernRevivals.comAnd the little section at the back of the bench was just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.

Outdated Hall Tree Bench Makeover #paintedfurniture #furnituremakeovers #southernrevivals SouthernRevivals.comOne thing she really did have going for her were her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.

Outdated Hall Tree Bench Makeover #paintedfurniture #furnituremakeovers #southernrevivals SouthernRevivals.comFor the small section just behind the bench I decided to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.

Outdated Hall Tree Bench Makeover #paintedfurniture #furnituremakeovers #southernrevivals SouthernRevivals.comAhh see! Isn’t that fun?

Outdated Hall Tree Bench Makeover #paintedfurniture #furnituremakeovers #southernrevivals SouthernRevivals.comNothing like a little IKAT to help brighten your day and give just a hint of funky and fun.

Outdated Hall Tree Bench Makeover #paintedfurniture #furnituremakeovers #southernrevivals SouthernRevivals.com

And what did I tell you about paint and those details!Outdated Hall Tree Bench Makeover #paintedfurniture #furnituremakeovers #southernrevivals SouthernRevivals.comIt never fails to amaze me at the simple yet extraordinary things paint can do.

Outdated Hall Tree Bench Makeover #paintedfurniture #furnituremakeovers #southernrevivals SouthernRevivals.com

And chalkboard. Chalkboard is pretty extraordinary, too. In my book.

Outdated Hall Tree Bench Makeover #paintedfurniture #furnituremakeovers #southernrevivals SouthernRevivals.comChanging out the hardware always does wonders for helping to update a piece, too.

Outdated Hall Tree Bench Makeover #paintedfurniture #furnituremakeovers #southernrevivals SouthernRevivals.comI wonder if when her old owner sees her now she’ll say, Hey. Can I just come get my hall tree back now?

Outdated Hall Tree Bench Makeover #paintedfurniture #furnituremakeovers #southernrevivals SouthernRevivals.comI 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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  1. Angie @ Postcards from the Ridge says

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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!

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  2. Debbie says

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    Love it Jamie! It would look great in my hall!

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    • jamie says

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      Thanks Debbie! Come and get it! 😉

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  3. Christy@Confessions of a Serial Do-it-Yourselfer says

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    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

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    • jamie says

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      Thanks so much!

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  4. Breanna says

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    LOVE that paper! It’s the perfect pop of color on such a beautiful piece!

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    • jamie says

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      I appreciate that! Thank you!

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  5. Wendi @ H2OBungalow says

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    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 🙂

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    • jamie says

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      I wish I had room for one, too! I’d certainly keep it! Thank you!

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  6. Melissa @ DaisyMaeBelle says

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    LOVE the color! LOVE the decoupage! Great transformation! Life to the full! Melissa

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    • jamie says

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      Thank you!

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  7. Jen @ Girl in the Garage says

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    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. 🙂

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    • jamie says

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      Thanks Jen!

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  8. Meegan says

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    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!

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    • jamie says

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      Right back at you Meegan! Thanks for your kind words!

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  9. Nancy @ Artsy Chicks Rule says

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    Yes, very fun!! Love it! What a gorgeous hall tree!

    Nancy

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    • jamie says

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      Thank you Nancy!

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  10. Amber says

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    LOVE the gray and chalkboard!

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    • jamie says

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      Thank you!

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  11. Shanna Gilbert says

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    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!

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  12. Jeanette says

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    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

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  13. Tami @ Curb Alert! says

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    I love what you did with the hall tree. The chalkboard is a great touch and that Ikat fabric – LOVE!
    ~Tami

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    • jamie says

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      Ahh thanks Tami!

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  14. Paula@SweetPea says

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    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.

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    • jamie says

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      Thank you so much!

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  15. Christy @ Our Southern Home says

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    You sure worked wonders with this hall tree! That wrapping paper is to die for!!! ~Christy

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  16. Christy @ Our Southern Home says

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    Wow! You received a treasure! It turned out beautifully! I need to try to go score some of that wrapping paper! ~Christy

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    • jamie says

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      I love their wrapping paper and I rarely use it to wrap any actual presents! LOL

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  17. Kathy@ Petticoat Junktion says

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    What a great looking piece now….not so much before. Love the color you chose!

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    • jamie says

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      Thanks Kathy!

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  18. Therese @ Fresh Idea Studio says

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    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

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    • jamie says

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      Thanks Therese!

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  19. Krista @ the happy housie says

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    Gorgeous! I love the chalkboard and the pattern inlayed!! Amazing job, Jamie!

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