A small stool with a round, white-snake-patterned seat and black metal hairpin legs, placed on a wooden floor against a gray wall.
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DIY Footstool Makeover

ByLisa
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When we first moved into That 70s House, we never used the office. Seriously. We could go days without even opening the door, and when we did it was to throw a stack of mail on the desk and promptly close the door behind us. But now, that has all changed. On a normal week I spend at least 6-8 hours in here working on blog posts. And one of my very worst habits is sitting with my legs crossed in the chair. This was fine and dandy when I was younger, but it reeks havoc on my knees now that I am 25, haha! When I designed the office, one of the big sacrifices I made was making the height of the desk a little taller than normal to accommodate the pieces I wanted to use. And since I am only 5’1″ this means my feet dangle when I sit all the way back in the chair 🙁 Go ahead and laugh. So I decided I needed a footstool to rest my feet on.A DIY footstool makeover is featured, showcasing a stool with a round, patterned cushion and thin metal legs in a home office setting. A white desk, chair, and decorative pillow are nearby. Text reads "DIY Footstool Makeover" with a website link.Originally I thought I would make one from scratch, but then I saw this one at, where else, HomeGoods (come on get happy!). And I snagged it for just over $20.A small stool with thin black metal legs and a round, colorful cushion featuring blue, pink, and orange patterns on a white background, placed on a wooden floor against a gray wall. Top view of a colorful round stool with a vibrant mandala pattern featuring blue, pink, and orange designs on a wooden floor.I loved the hairpin legs and the height is perfect for me to simply extend my legs from my chair like a recliner. But the fabric just didn’t jive with the office décor. Although it was pretty, I needed something a bit more on the gray side. After perusing the fabric store, I found this unexpected choice in an ombre gray and black flannel. I also picked up a remnant of a thicker gray fleece to add some additional padding to the stool, as well as line the fabric. All of this was just $6 on sale!Close-up of a green fabric with a white mesh overlay at the bottom. The mesh has a grid-like pattern, creating a two-tone texture with the smooth fabric above.To reupholster this cute little stool I only needed a few items; a screw driver, scissors, and a staple gun.A staple gun with a yellow handle, a blue-handled screwdriver, and white-handled scissors are arranged on a white surface. The gray background adds contrast to the tools.I first detached the base from the seat of the stool using the screw driver.The image shows the underside of a round stool or small table with black metal legs. Several tags and labels with text are attached, along with a chalk or paint marking. It's placed on a patterned rug with yellow and gray designs. A black metal stool frame lies on a patterned carpet next to a circular stool seat with an attached instruction sheet.I then laid out my fabric face down and placed the seat in the center upside down.A circular wooden board wrapped with a colorful fabric sits on a piece of gray cloth. A pair of scissors and a patterned surface are visible in the background.Next, I used the staple gun to attach both layers of fabric onto the seat. I started with staples on four sides of the circle like the 3, 6, 9, and 12 on a clock.A small wooden square is framed by a partially unwrapped checkered fabric. The background is a patterned carpet with yellow and gray floral and geometric designs.Then I stapled the rest in sections of four, making sure to smooth out any bunches of fabric that would be showing on the top.A crumpled, white mesh laundry basket with a gray interior sits on a wooden floor, partially surrounded by a patterned rug with yellow and gray designs. A metal object is visible in the corner.Once all the fabric was secured, I used my scissors to trim off all of the excess.A round, wood-textured stool seat with a ruffled cover featuring a white and black dot pattern is centered on a floral-patterned carpet with gray and yellow tones.Finally, I re-attached the seat to the based using the screw driver.A round, black metal stool frame with hairpin legs placed on a patterned rug featuring yellow, gray, and white floral designs. The floor beneath is dark wood. A round cushion with a black and white grid pattern sits on a dark wooden floor.An upside-down stool with black metal legs and a patterned fabric seat sits on a carpet with a floral design in gray, yellow, and beige. The stool's wooden underside is visible.A round, modern stool with a metal frame and a checkered pattern cushion stands on a wooden floor, viewed from above.Now I have a comfy spot to rest my feet when I am working on blog posts! In fact, I have my feet up on it right now 😉A modern stool with a round, checkered fabric seat and sleek black metal legs sits on a wooden floor against a gray wall. A round, modern stool with a metal frame and a checkered pattern cushion stands on a wooden floor, viewed from above. A stool with a textured, black and white patterned seat and thin black metal legs is placed on a wooden floor against a gray wall. A small stool with a round, white-snake-patterned seat and black metal hairpin legs, placed on a wooden floor against a gray wall. A modern stool with a patterned cushion top and black metal legs is placed on a wooden floor. The legs are slim and angled, giving a minimalist, contemporary design.A small stool with a round, upholstered seat featuring a black and white pattern. It has three black metal hairpin legs and is positioned in the corner of a room with wooden flooring and gray walls. A small metal stool with a perforated seat is tucked under a white corner desk. The floor is dark wood, and part of the white wall baseboard is visible. The stool has thin black legs. A round stool with a textured gray cushion and black metal legs stands in front of a gray wall. The stool is placed on a dark wooden floor near a white baseboard. A round stool with a black and white checkered cushion and black hairpin legs stands on a dark wooden floor against a gray wall. White trim and a pipe are visible in the corner. A home office setup with a white desk and a white swivel chair. There's a yellow patterned cushion on the chair and a patterned throw draped over the back. A small stool with a round cushion is tucked under the desk. A floral rug covers the dark floor.Wondering how the bathroom reno is going or what we have been up to outside of my blog posts? Check me out over on Instagram and Facebook for extra updates! And if you want to see what projects I have brewing next, follow me on Pinterest.

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  1. I love this! Thanks for the inspiration! I’ve always been nervous to makeover anything when it comes to fabric, but you’ve made it look so simple here.

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    1. Thanks Anna! I am so glad it makes you more confident 🙂 It really isn’t that hard. I have faith you can handle it 😉

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