A Little Round Stool Makeover

When I find a little, solid, wood stool like this for $2 at the thrift store, that is an absolute "yes, I will buy that" moment.

45 minutes, a little paint, and new fabric for the top and it the small, round footstool is ready for a new life.

I Unscrewed the extra wood top that was for the cushion and then I removed an extra, round, foam cushion and a black cover with elastic around the edge first.  This was under that--it had obviously been well used. I imagine someone's feet resting right there in the middle.

I gave the wood legs and edge a rough sanding, just enough to get the gloss off so paint would stick. I then painted the wood stool black.

I threw away the original foam cushion, but kept the second one that had been added. Using a piece of sherpa fabric, I staple gunned the fabric on the wood round that was screwed to the stool.

I then I screwed the top back to the stool base. 

A little fabric covered stool lie this is a perfect place to rest feet when sitting at a rocking chair or a smaller sized side chair.

I can picture my almost two-year-old grandson using the stool for a book and snack spot or as place to sit as it is the perfect height for a wee one.

Because my sweet grandbaby doesn't live here and I don't have a place Where i need a little stool right now, I will be selling this one. It was a quick and easy flip and the price was right. I am always amazed how a little paint and new fabric can update even the simplest items.