I have been trying to get this project done for weeks, and it is finally ready to show you! It all started a few months ago when I bought this iron bench at a garage sale for $5.
See? Pretty cute as is. But I had been looking for a way to "cozy up" my master bathroom. It has ceramic tile, dark wood cabinets and shutters on the windows. I love it, but it feels rather cold. So I had the idea to create a little spa bench. You know, somewhere to sit while I try to reach my legs to put lotion on after the shower, which is getting increasingly difficult as the belly gets in the way!
Around this same time, I was lucky enough to stumble upon a woman who does monogramming out of her home. A few weeks ago, I dropped off a few things for her to work her magic. Above is a cozy white bath towel that I gave her. Can you see where I am going with this?
I wanted to cover the bench in a fluffy white towel so it would be a cozy little addition to my bathroom. But I also wanted the cover to be removable, because (bathroom + permanent fabric + no way to wash it) does not work in my house. This baby needs to be able to go in the washing machine! So no staple guns for this project. Instead, I got iron-on Velcro strips and went to town.
After I affixed the Velcro, I cut the towel to fit and then folded it up like a big Christmas present. And below you can see the results!
I am almost afraid to sit on it, I love it so much! Plus, I adore monograms, and anytime I can figure out how to add a monogram to something, I can't resist! If you enlarge the photo below, you will see that the bottom of the bench is not perfectly trimmed; I have a little more fabric cutting to do. But it still looks pretty cute in my bathroom these days!
Have a great weekend everyone!
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LOVE, Love it...Great idea! AMEN on the monograms, but lucky me my MIL does it for me on her machine, the best! Now, you go take a long bath in your spa bathroom, light those candles.
Amanda
Holy heavens, this is such a wonderful idea! I have a place in by bathroom one would fit perfectly!
A bench hunt begins...
Queen Bee, you never surprise me...you have the touch! How great to find someone who monograms out of their home. I love the spa bench..it's perfect!
There is a shop that monograms girls hair bows...I just had two done for my daughers! I would monogram everything if I could!
-Sandy Toes
It looks great! I saw this on that show with Candace Olsen, last year or so. They remade a bathroom with a custom built in bench, they used a towel to cover it over. Of course the one they used wasn't monogrammed. *smiles* So yours looks so much more finished!
omg, that's awesome! I love it!! What a great idea.
what a great idea!
Cute! I love it. Great idea!
I LOVE it as well. Good job, my friend, good job!!!!
Goodness I LOOOOOOOVE that idea. I have been wanting to put a little bench all dolled up in terry cloth in my bathroom too...but adding a monogram (and velcro!!) Sheer genius!!!!
Wow -- it's beautiful!! I sure wish you lived near me and could do a re-do on my house and furnishings!
Have a great weekend!
Janet
You rock! Very cool project!
That is so pretty. Love the monograms too.
Great idea! I love the look of the terry cloth. Enjoy your bathroom. It's so pretty!
Oh, it looks so easy to do and looks very elegant.
I have seen that done but with curtains..I love that look. That is one rockin bench. cherry
I adore monogrammed things! You are so creative. I love it!
That is really creative. . . and cute! I think you could market that cover ( :
Fabulous idea! I too love anything monogrammed! You were so smart to think of using a towel and making it removable.
Thank you so much for your kind words about my post.
They meant a lot to me.
Melissa
Love Love Love it!
Looks great! Lovely bathroom by the way...
I absolutely LOVE it!! Oh my gosh you inspire me! Ok, now let me ask, how do you do the monogramming with the initials, which letter goes where? (I've heard different things!)
Great idea!! I absolutely love that you covered the cushion in terry. What a good idea:)
So clever and beautifully cozy. I linked to your framed wedding invitation post today - hope it's okay!
Love it...the bench is so spa-like....and you are right, it definitely warms up the space....I feel the same way about my master bath....it is nice and big, but not very cozy....I loved your Chandelier post too and have been looking for something similar to do to our bathroom!
As always, thanks for sharing your clever projects....I love them all!
Enjoy your weekend!
Lisa
What a cute idea and I love the monogram! clever!
Belinda
That is beautiful! Love the monogramed towel on it!
Oh my oh my...you were busy and the end result is FAB hun! Love it so much! Have fun lotioning up on your neat new bathroom addition! ~ Les
p.s. Thanks for waving at him ;) If he passes through again I told im he'd better take a layover and take me along to come say 'hi'!!! xo
LOVE the bench! And, of course, anything is better with a monogram!
Oh my gosh! I love it! I could so use one of those in my bathroom! What a great find!
Carrie...it's beautiful! Kudos!
That is great - what a great find at a garage sale. I love any monograms.
That looks FANTASTIC!! What a great idea using the velcro strips too! It definitely looks "spa" like :)
Blessings,
Stacey
Oh I just love the spa bench! You aways have great idea's!
Dear QB,
I so adore this project. I'll just add that to the ever-increasing list of things I've discovered since blogland overtook my life! Thanks for sharing.
You are just too darn crafty! I love this spa bench...great job!
That is AMAZING!!! Couldn't be more perfect for your black & white bathroom. So glad you shared it with us for MORE inspiration!
Thanks,
M.L.
Oh, that is absolutely adorable! What a great find and I love, love the monogram.
You did a great job!
The monogram is a perfect touch for the Queen!
That looks nice, and love the monogram on it. Looks great in your bathroom. Have a great weekend! Jackie
That turned out great.
I love anything monogrammed.
What a fabulous idea! It looks like the perfect addition to your bathroom. I love monograms too!
I hope you have a fun and relaxing weekend!
Your bench turned out so pretty! What I really want it your master bathroom though. :)
Thanks so much for stopping by my blog. It was fun to hear from you!
Angie in OH
Too cute. You did a great job! WIll be rewarding... ;)
Wow!!! I'm very impressed...AGAIN! I just love the way it turned out! I love anything with a monogram on it!
Happy Weekend! I tagged you, did you use your bench yesterday?
I love your site! I love the project. I just finished painting a queen bee and it is so cute. Check her out on my website...she is so funny. If I were better on the computer I could probably show you here maybe?? Anyway great site, I am new to blogging but I am trying. www.ticklishmermaids.com
This is just darling! How creative are you?
Every girl needs a monogrammed bench near her bubble bath! I love it!
Congratulations on your pregnancy too!
Hope that you are feeling well and getting some rest!
Blessings,
Sebi
Oooohh lots of great posts to catch up on! The spa bench is fantastic!
The spray painted accessories look great in their new black coat. And I enjoyed the tour of your family room.
I hope you're having a wonderful weekend.
I LOVE that sweet little monogrammed bench!!! What an awesome idea :) I have a plain jane bench in my bathroom, maybe I should do something like this?
LOVE IT!!!
Bella
What a great find! It looks so good in your bathroom! My mom is learning how to embroider so I am excited about all of the future gufts!
Don't get me started on the Nalgene bottles. At this point it looks like an actual collection rather than a few of them. :)
Love love love it!! Monogram is the perfect touch. Such a cute styled bench.
What a great idea....I just LOVE it!!
OOOHHH! Another great idea that I'm going to steal! Now if I could just find a great bench at such a good price.
Wow impressive! Congratulations on your blog award :) Love your site.
-Meaghan
www.cancerlost.blogspot.com
What a cool idea. I love the monogramed towel.
I am so amazed at how much creativity is in blog land. It is so easy to get inspired seeing projects like yours!
P.S. Glad you stopped by
I love that idea, so darling with the monogram!
Oooooo...I love it! I love monogramming too!!!
I just figured out that you are expecting a little blessing! How wonderful!!!
I'd love to add your blog to my sidebar list of "Blogs I Love" if that would be OK with you???
Have a blessed Monday...and keep those wonderful, creative ideas coming...I just love them!
Blessings,
Denise
goodness, this is one of the best projects I've seen for a long time...my mind is literally whirring with it. i will for sure be looking out for a similar stool and of course think about the monomgramming
great idea, great post
sarah
AHH!!! SO CUTE!!! I love love love it!!
Monogramming is so classic. I love how you covered this with a towel. Great blog and thanks for sharing
I'm totally crazy about this! Starring it in my Google Reader so I can do something similar (when I'm not living in a shoebox!) Hope you're having a great one!
Lulu
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