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Ottoman/Coffee Table From "From Junky to Funky" episode DFJF-107

Using an abandoned pallet and a discarded coffee table, the designers (Samantha Gleisten, David Beaupre and Michael Spatafora) create a funky and useful ottoman/coffee table.

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It's amazing how this beautiful ottoman came together just by using "discarded" items.

Materials:

Pre-built platform
Legs from an existing coffee table
2" x 4" lengths
Glue
Screws
Foam
Fabric
Trim
Spray adhesive
Paint
Hot glue
Staples
Cleaning supplies
Drill
Screwdriver
Box cutter
Hot glue gun
Staple gun

	Figure A
	Figure B
	Figure C
	Figure D

Note: For this project the designers used a pre-built found platform/tray as a seat, and they utilized metal legs that fit the design of a found end table.

1. Clean up the found materials as needed.

2. Make sure your platform can support a reasonable amount of weight. If you have doubts, then it should be reinforced. To do this, measure the underside of the platform and cut 2" x 4" boards to the appropriate lengths. Attach them to the underside of the platform using glue and screws (figure A).

3. Paint the underside of the platform (figure B).

4. Remove the legs from the other table.

5. Attach the legs to the underside of the platform top using the appropriate screws.

6. Cut foam to the same size as the top of the platform (figure C).

7. Glue the foam to the platform using spray adhesive.

8. Cut a piece of fabric to fit around the foam and the sides of the platform.

9. Wrap the fabric around the foam and platform.

10. Staple the fabric into place (figure D). If your fabric has a pattern, make sure it stays straight as you staple.

11. Add a piece of decorative rope around the edge as a finishing touch. A quick and cheap way to do this is hot glue.

Project Expense:

Wood pallet, legs: Free
Foam, fabric, trim: $33
Materials: $10

Total: $43