Thrifty Thursday End of the Bed Bench

Today's Thrifty Thursday "project" is nothing earth shattering or too exciting. But, I wanted to share it because I want you to know that there are great items just waiting for you at you local thrift store. And, even though I have shared it before, I will share again: thrifting is better for our planet. It keeps items out of landfills, saves you money, and reduces demand of new, mass-produced products. This bench is a perfect example of how to use thrifted items in your home.

The legs were a little wobbly when I got this and the bench had clearly been outside and the wood had a little water damage. BUT, the black webbing on it was in perfect shape and was nice and tight, so for $6 I decided it was a YES! I also knew just where I would use it, which is always a plus in the BUY IT column when thrifting.

I sanded the legs, tightened the screws on them, and used Wise Owl Furniture Salve on the legs to revive them. You can buy the salve from my friend Tina HERE. The black webbing got a good scrubbing with hot water and dish soap.

I placed the bench at the end of the bed in our studio AIRBNB that we hopefully will be renting soon. I thought that it would be a perfect spot for guests to sit a suitcase on.

Most of the furniture and decor in the AIRBNB has been thrifted or second hand (not the bed or bedding). I want nice, sturdy items that didn't cost a fortune in case they get ruined. I am using tans, and green, and black, and white. I have an understated National Park theme since we live near Yellowstone and Glacier.

Not handy or crafty? You still can find great items at the thrift store that will just need a bit of n update or cleaning. Keep your eyes open. What have you thrifted lately?