Before & After: Pumping Up The Volume on a Bench

Nicole Crowder
Nicole Crowder
Nicole is a D.C-based interiors, food, and still-life photographer. She's also a photo editor for a newspaper, and enjoys good books and great food.
updated May 4, 2019
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White wooden bench with striped cushion on a porch with railing and potted plant.
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy)

A few months ago, while searching for furniture to restore for an upcoming outdoor market, I came across this beautiful painted bench. She was so lovely to begin with that part of me debated whether I shouldn’t keep her as is. But seeing how much potential there was in this piece, I decided to up the wow factor and add a little more personality. Check it out!

(Image credit: Apartment Therapy)

A new coat of paint and a contrasting print turned up the volume a bit, and after I posted this on my Instagram feed, a good girlfriend of mine (who, interestingly enough, has a dress in a similar pattern and colors) quickly scooped it up for her home!

(Image credit: Apartment Therapy)
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy)
(Image credit: Apartment Therapy)

(Images: Nicole Crowder)