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Room Renovation: Office Week 5
Update! Week1/ Week2/Week3/Week4/Week5/Week6 Reveal!
Can you believe we are 1 week away from our office reveal?! I don’t know if I am excited like yay or excited like I may throw up… Regardless its almost here ready or not! Thankfully, we are basically ready. Room renovation for the office during week 5 was busy but definitely the easiest so far!
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My goals for this week were:
- DIY Bench Cushion
- DIY Hot Pink Office Chair Cushion
- Put Together Desk/Chair
- Tackle the Closet Storage
I always like to overload my list of to do’s because I tell myself I work best under pressure. The truth is I work the same but reward my self constantly with ice cream because I’m “under pressure” and therefore allowed to splurge between to do items. It’s a flawed system sure, but hey find what works for you!
I did pretty well on completing these tasks, here’s a look at what I got accomplished:
- DIY Bench Cushion– Complete! I ordered my fabric from Michaels & it arrived super quick so this was the first task I completed. I should warn you here that how I created this bench cushion is in no way the professional or possibly even the right way. However, it was super simple, I was able to use materials I mostly already had, & it was extremely budget friendly! If you are a professional seamstress or bench cushion maker I warn you to skip to task 2 because you will not like what you see! For the rest of us who are all about the easy way here we go!
Supplies:
- Fabric
- Foam (I used these two 1 inch thick pieces)
- Batting
- Glue Gun
- Board (plywood or another thin board)
- Staple Gun
- First I measured my bench area and got the length & width for the cushion (I know you would think I had these measurements ingrained in my brain after week 3 but sadly I’m not that awesome). Once I got my measurements I ordered my fabric with an extra 6 inches added to each side so that I would have plenty of room to fold over the foam & all that.
- Next, I surveyed what extra pieces of scrap I had for the base of the cushion. I ended up using 2 extra pegboard pieces I had that were currently doing nothing so I decided why not. They were thin enough & about the length I needed. If you are buying your base I suggest a thin piece of plywood. Cheap is fine because you are covering it with fabric anyways!
- Then I laid my foam on top of the board and cut it so it was just slightly larger than my board. I used two of these 1-inch pieces & hot glued them on top of one another.
- After that, I set the foam on the board & wrapped the batting around it, hot gluing it in place. You could also use a fabric adhesive spray instead of glue.
- Once my board, foam, & batting layer were all attached I set them on top of my fabric, foam side down. I cut my fabric so I had enough to wrap around my foam pieces.
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Then, I got to folding & stapling the fabric to the board. Be sure to pull the fabric tight so it will have a smooth face. When I got to the ends I wrapped the fabric like I would a present to get pretty corners. And that’s it, easy peasy DIY bench cushion!
Ta Da! I am very pleased with this DIY cushion, It’s nice & comfy just ask my product testers.
I am so happy to have this item checked off my to-do list!
- Hot Pink Office Chair Cushion: I just followed the same steps above for this cushion. It was even easier than the bench cushion plus I have enough fabric left over for some DIY buffalo check dinner napkins, score!
- Put Together Desk/Chair: Check & check! I can’t wait for yall to see them… at the reveal of course!
- Tackle Closet Storage: Big fail! I did not make it to this project this week, for two reasons. Number 1 Alabama football was on & I really love the chips & dip that goes with football Saturdays, it can all be very distracting. Number 2 I have no clue how I want to use the space now that I have so much storage with the built-in bookcases & bench done. I think I want a pegboard for tools & some storage for my wreaths but that’s as far as I got.
I have one week left before the big reveal! Heres a recap of what I have left to do!
Heres the To Do List so far:
Built-in bookcases & bench around the windowsNew light fixture(actually I just spray painted an old one!)Paint file cabinet (ill show you this in week 4!)DIY canvas artRepurpose old trunk into storage- Closet shelving/organization
Paint the wallsCommand center with calendar/whiteboard/file holder etcReupholster hot pink chair seatDIY dry erase board & frameBench cushion (the fabric is in!)Trim window
Not too bad if I do say so myself! I just have to finish the closet storage & add a few small things before the reveal! I can’t wait for yall to see it come together next week! Leave me a note with any questions, comments, or your own DIY office project photos. Have a blessed week!

I adore your color choices and fabrics here! I made a bench seat cushion like this once but didn’t think to use peg board. So smart!
Thanks, Jen! I’m a big fan of using the supplies I already have lol
Love the reno! The pink chair adds such a cute pop of color. You are inspiring me to make a diy bench too!
I love window seating, looks so cozy to read some book while enjoying the view there, and these print are beautiful too!
Thanks Dr. N I love fun pops of color!
Thank you Ina! It is very cozy ?
Wow I am super impressed! This makes me think I might be able to make something similar.
You absolutely can Sarah! Let me know if you have any questions!
I am super impressed! This makes me think I might be able to make something similar.
Great job! The buffalo check looks really good with the hot pink chair.
Thanks Gina! I have been dying to use the fabric somewhere 🙂
I keep thinking of making one of these. you made it look pretty easy!
It really was Jasmine, definitely give it a try!
I think the pup and I agree – that bench cushion is spot on!
Awe thank you Jessica!
LOVE this! Might be perfect for my laundry room renovation that’s we’re starting soon!!
That’s a great idea, Nicole!
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I LOVE this! I love all the colors you picked out. I’ve always wanted a bench seat in my home but unfortunately I’ve never had the room. You did a great job! 🙂
Thanks Madison! I love a pop of color 🙂
Love this project and I think I could handle it! We are putting a window seat into our bedroom and I didn’t want a hard bench to sit on. Thanks for linking up at the Ultimate Pinterest Party this week!