Thursday, April 18, 2013

Repurposed Side Table to Chic Dog Bed




A while back I found this adorable little gem from Lucy Designs on Pinterest and knew I had to make one for Lucy, my spoiled little mini dachshund.


After a few weeks of searching the classifieds I found the perfect side table at the perfect price.


First, I removed the door and set it aside for when inspiration strikes.
Next, I sanded the table with an electric sander--holy cow were my fingers tingling!

I painted the entire table with turquoise paint. I used a Valspar sample size from Lowes and I still have some left over!
After the paint dried I distressed the edges with sandpaper to give it a worn, antique look. At first my husband said, "Uh...dude...you missed a few spots." Civilians....

Next came my favorite part: Mod Podge. I LOVE Mod Podge! I dug into my paper stash and cut out some "fancy" dog bones and a paw print. I adhered the designs to the top of the table and gave the whole thing 3 coats. I used my brand new, fancy-shmancy Mod Podge tools, so I was feeling pretty cool.


Finally, I sewed a pillow to fit inside by tracing the top of the table. I filled the pillow with a mix of stuffing and old family blankets so she would have our smell.

Miss Lucy was a bit skittish for the first day, but quickly embraced her new puppy palace. So did the kids...


The table cost me $10 and the paint was around $3. I had the rest of the supplies on hand. In the end, this project cost me less than $13. I couldn't have bought a cheap little dog bed for that amount!


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20 comments:

  1. I love your table! Our dog sleeps inside the cabinet in the entertainment center. She cracks us up. LOL

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  2. Macy
    That is too freakin cute! LOL! I have a little Bichon Frise and there is not way he'd go in there. But that is so cute!
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    ~ Megin of VMG206
    My Mom Frame ~ Printables

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  3. This is really a great idea! So clever and the decorations are perfect. And it fits kids! :)
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    Thanks!

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  4. This is adorable. Our puppy would love this kind of bed, particularly if he could use it to hide from the kiddos!

    ~Emily
    A Tossed Salad Life

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  5. so cute! what a great idea. all the dog stuff takes up so much space (and we have 2 big ones). this serves 2 purposes and is super cute!

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