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Wood Stool Makeover

November 14, 2022 2 Comments

This wood stool makeover shares how a little DIY can create pieces for your home that fit your style perfectly for a lot less than buying new.

Matt found this stool at Restore. I LOVED it when he brought it home. 

wood stool before

The top was warper a bit. That didn’t bother me. The feet, the size, and the shape are perfect. I have seen pieces similar to this in stores for a lot of money! I knew we could make this stool amazing in a few short steps with supplies we had on hand. The best part… it only cost $4!!!!

before stool

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Supplies Used On This Wood Stool Makeover

Tape Measure

Square Tool

Table Saw

Crow Bar

Stain

Router

Drill

Screws

Sander

take top off

Steps In This Wood Stool Makeover

The first thing we had to do was remove the top. A crowbar is your friend for this.

Once the top was off, I needed to decide what I wanted the top to look like. 

We had some scrap boards in the garage. I knew I wanted the top to be bigger than the base so there was a “lip” that hung over the edges of the base of the stool.

top off

We measured the base of the stool and added half an inch to each side to get a measurement for the top. 

measure

We measured that new measurement out on the scrap board we had in the garage. 

measure

Matt used a square and a tape measure to get the top measured out.

measure

He used the table saw to cut it out.

cut out

Then, he used a router around the edge of the cut board to give it a decorative edge.

router

Once the edge was routered, I sanded the entire piece with the orbital sander.

We attached the top with some screws and a drill from the underside where there were holes from the previous top. (Forgot to get a photo of that step). 

stain

Once the sanding was done, I used a damp cloth and wiped away all the sanding dust.

Then it was time for stain. 

I chose the color “Early American”. It made this stool amazing again. 

This wood stool makeover shares how a little DIY can create pieces for your home that fit your style perfectly for a lot less than buying new.

LOOK AT THIS WOOD STOOL NOW!!!!

This wood stool makeover shares how a little DIY can create pieces for your home that fit your style perfectly for a lot less than buying new.

All of the details in the side are still there and those beautiful feet are highlighted even more!

This wood stool makeover shares how a little DIY can create pieces for your home that fit your style perfectly for a lot less than buying new.

I love what a router tool can do. If you are looking for the next tool to add to your stash, get a router. We love the one I linked above. 

This wood stool makeover shares how a little DIY can create pieces for your home that fit your style perfectly for a lot less than buying new.

It would make a great gift for the DIYer on your list too. 

This wood stool makeover shares how a little DIY can create pieces for your home that fit your style perfectly for a lot less than buying new.

I love sharing small projects like these because they fit everything My Creative Days stands for. You can decorate your home exactly how you want it without breaking the bank. Some thrifty shopping and a little DIY really do save you so much money and will make your home exactly how you want it. 

Investing in tools will also save you so much money decorating your home because you will be able to make items for your home instead of buying them. My Creative Days is all about easy projects to create fabulous decor for your home. 

If you are more of a visual learner and like seeing videos of projects like these, make sure to head HERE and SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel. I am sharing DIY projects, easy decorating tips, and so much more over there every week! 

Now, I have to know – would you have picked up this piece in the condition it was?

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This wood stool makeover shares how a little DIY can create pieces for your home that fit your style perfectly for a lot less than buying new.
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Comments

  1. Pat says

    November 18, 2022 at 10:49 AM

    Soo pretty! Even better in person

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    • Lindsay says

      November 21, 2022 at 6:59 PM

      Thanks!

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