One of the four hundred projects I’ve been needing to do since we moved in is make a bench cushion for the mud room.
I had no idea how expensive cushions were until I started trying to plan this project. Not just the cushion itself but even the foam is crazy expensive and none of the stores around me had it in stock where I could use a coupon. So, as is my style, I just kept putting it off…I really didn’t want to spend $70 to make a cushion let alone have one made due to needing a custom size.
Then lo and behold the other day I was in Walmart and saw a roll of foam that was exactly the length I needed for my cushion! The only caveat was that it was only 1″ thick but because it is in a low use area and really more for decor I decided that wasn’t an issue, and the best part was the price-$16!
I had bought a remnant of Dwell Studio fabric from my favorite pillow shop on Etsy and I thought it would work well for the space-dark enough to disguise any dirt from little boys!
At first I had gotten out my sewing machine to sew the cover but, you know me-I had to try the glue gun first! (I have no idea what my problem is lately by the way-I have just NOT wanted to sew anything!) I trimmed the foam to the size I wanted and laid it on the fabric then carefully folded it, sealing with the hot glue as I went along.
I am in love with the way it turned out. The red pillows I just threw there for effect when I was taking pictures, I’m thinking I need a different color…any suggestions?
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It looks fantastic, Melissa! I actually like the red pillows. Their color just seems to pop with that awesome cushion fabric.
For that purpose, I’d sure take the 1″ thick $16 cushion!! Isn’t it crazy what this stuff costs, even DIYers can’t catch a break, unless they’re really patient and tenacious like you!
Janet
Love this! I need to do this for our toy area when we make the toy storage.
You are very clever to use the foam – it looks great too! I know what you mean that foam can be crazy expensive! I love that you used a glue gun! The fabric looks great – love Dwell fabrics. I like the red cushions here – it ties in the painting above on the shelf with the red flowers. Love your blog – I am your newest follower. Please swing by my blog sometime to say hello…I love to make new bloggy friends
Heather
Thanks for the idea..i have been looking for cushion for my shoe bench……i am not good at hands on work…not even sewing..so thank you for letting me know i could use a glue gun!! =) i will go to walmart today to take a look at the foam.
You’re so welcome! I try to avoid my sewing machine at all costs!
What color are the walls? I’ve been looking for a yellow-ish cream like that!
They are Sherwin Williams Believable Buff, it’s a great neutral!
Love this idea as I need an inexpensive way to make cushions for my outdoor benches. This is perfect! Thanks for sharing:)
You’re welcome Robin! I need to cover my outdoor cushions too and I’m on the fence about whether to {gasp} sew them or do this route…what to do, what to do?
I will definitely not sew them. I want to see how they hold up before going to much trouble:) lol bing in the heat outside and partial sun any ideas on what kind of material I should use???
Where did you get the bench set? That is exactly what I have been looking for!
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