FROM RUMMAGE TO COTTAGE PERFECT

 Here is a Victorian style bed from a moving sale for my next recycle project. 

This beautiful twin bed has its flaws; the side rails are broken, the veneer
 is coming loose, and chipping.  It still looked like the perfect 
re-purpose project for a cottage style entry bench.

The footboard was cut in two, to form the sides of the bench.  

The height of the footboard would not line up properly so the feet 

were shortened. 

Cutting into a project like this you need to be aware of the possibility of 
nails or screws in the piece, it’s a good way to damage your blade. 

I used Annie Sloan Chalk Paint on the bench.  It looks rough now, but 
when it is  completed it will have a nice smooth finish.  

The bed was painted a cream, buffed up with only light touches of 

blue coming through.