Comments on: DIY Upholstered Waterfall Bench

By: jazz

jazz — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 04:07:17 +0000

This waterfall bench idea reminded me of when I tried refreshing an old bench for my reading corner after realizing how uncomfortable it had become. Picking fabric turned into the hardest part because I changed my mind more times than I expected. While searching for DIY inspiration, I stumbled onto purelyponds dot com/do-it-yourself/ and unexpectedly found creative ideas that sparked even more home project plans. Handmade touches always make a space feel more personal.

By: Bracey

Bracey — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 19:04:21 +0000

I made a long one for the end of our bed and a shorter one as a piano bench and I love them both! I think this is one of my all time favorite DIYs!

By: Abby Chu

Abby Chu — Fri, 09 Apr 2021 20:24:47 +0000

Hi Mandi, do you know the approximate cost of this project?

By: Danica

Danica — Fri, 01 Jan 2021 19:57:29 +0000

Did this project a few weeks ago and it turned out great! I liked it so much I’m doing a smaller ottoman sized bench this weekend. Thanks for sharing your experience and tips/learning. I’m really happy with my bench and used a performance upholstery velvet so it’s even cleanable!

By: Courtney Parmenter

Courtney Parmenter — Wed, 01 Apr 2020 22:31:03 +0000

Hello! LOVE the fabric, where did you purchase it?

By: Mandi Johnson

Mandi Johnson — Sat, 10 Aug 2019 20:05:17 +0000

In reply to Mimi.

It’s hard to say, because I took lots of breaks to do life as I was making it. 🙂 But It took me about two hours to make the wood bench, and about an addition two hours to upholster it. But if your’e using these techniques for the first time ever, I’d add at least an hour or maybe two to the time, because you’ll want to really make sure you’re doing everything right before cutting and drilling. That kinda thing. 🙂

By: Mandi Johnson

Mandi Johnson — Sat, 10 Aug 2019 20:03:52 +0000

In reply to Jen. Thank you!

By: Mandi Johnson

Mandi Johnson — Sat, 10 Aug 2019 20:03:42 +0000

In reply to Lori. That is such a helpful tidbit, thank you! I definitely would prefer doing a slip stitch here because I'm certain I'd be able to get the fabric tighter, and I wouldn't have the expense of tack strips.

By: amandine

amandine — Thu, 25 Jul 2019 13:40:33 +0000

Such a great DIY.
Love the pop of color it gives to the room

Datcha
French design
http://www.datcha.paris

By: Mimi

Mimi — Wed, 17 Jul 2019 00:30:41 +0000

Amazing. How long did it take to make the bench?

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