So in this post I showed you my online auction loot including this Alvar Aalto bench. Like I said the birch is a bit off the beaten track for me and while I’m fully getting used to it I wanted to freshen it up a little and dip the bench’s feet. I also promised I wouldn’t paint it. And I haven’t.
Instead I used shiny white adhesive vinyl. It was probably one of the easiest and quickest way’s I’ve ever spruced up a piece of furniture.
So quick in fact that while I was at it I also added a couple of stripes on top.
Fun for now and easy to remove when the dipped craze has come to an end.
You are so smart and tasteful!
Posted by: Lilian | September 04, 2012 at 07:33 AM
Looks really great - well done! :-)
Posted by: tinajo | September 04, 2012 at 07:52 AM
Superb idea!! I even have that adhesive vinyl
Posted by: Leena | September 04, 2012 at 07:55 AM
smartipants. i love the top stripes, they are inspired. x
Posted by: elisa | September 04, 2012 at 08:30 AM
Just remember, white socks look bad with sandals ;-).
Posted by: Zosia | September 04, 2012 at 08:41 AM
Smart och snyggt! Två av dina trademarks iofs ;)
Posted by: Sarah | September 04, 2012 at 08:43 AM
Toppenidé! Den ser genast mycket fräschare ut. :-)
Posted by: Malin | September 04, 2012 at 08:58 AM
Ooh, must point that out to Ms. Bench so she doesn't commit a fashion faux pas in my bedroom!
Posted by: Benita ~ Chez Larsson | September 04, 2012 at 09:15 AM
Nice! Would you mind to let me know the name of the pattern of the cushion and the designer's name? I know it's a Scandinavian classic but hard to get in Germany. I like it so much.
Thanks.
Posted by: Ulrike | September 04, 2012 at 09:16 AM
Love it :)
Posted by: Andrea | September 04, 2012 at 09:39 AM
"Ooh, must point that out to Ms. Bench so she doesn't commit a fashion faux pas in my bedroom!"
LOL!
I LOVE this mini DIY!
Posted by: jja | September 04, 2012 at 10:14 AM
Clever and gorgeous! I tried finding Vinyl tape at German amazon, unsuccessfully. Would you mind sharing the brand? Or some other detail that would help me find something similar? Thank you!
Posted by: Muyserin | September 04, 2012 at 10:43 AM
The fabric on the cushion is by Orla Kiely. I got it as a scrap from a duvet cover on Ebay.
Posted by: Benita ~ Chez Larsson | September 04, 2012 at 11:40 AM
This is the first design thing you have done that I haven't totally gone along with...a tiny touch of natural birch (the bench) looked gorgeous (I thought) with all your white and gray. But then you put vinyl on instead of paint and I realized, "genius! She can try the look out with the white and change it back if she wants to"... so you really are very clever!
Posted by: Valerie | September 04, 2012 at 12:26 PM
Tusen tack! :D
Posted by: Ulrike | September 04, 2012 at 12:37 PM
Super socks x
Posted by: Hxx | September 04, 2012 at 01:17 PM
Is this just a Sweden thing? I've never heard of it over here (U.S.).
Not a fan of the look, myself, but you applied the paper so perfectly it looks professionally done.
Posted by: devil | September 04, 2012 at 02:05 PM
You are so clever! I'm definitely going to copy this one!
Posted by: Melanie | September 04, 2012 at 04:12 PM
Amazing! I love it!
Posted by: Marcia Lavanda | September 04, 2012 at 05:23 PM
Adding the coordinating stripes on top is pure genius!
Posted by: Lisa Flaherty | September 04, 2012 at 05:30 PM
Nope, I see it everywhere. Pinterest for one is full of it :).
Posted by: Benita ~ Chez Larsson | September 04, 2012 at 05:37 PM
Ahhh. Now THAT is sweet!
Posted by: Peggy | September 04, 2012 at 05:46 PM
What? When did that memo come down? NOW ya tell me!
;-)
Posted by: Peggy | September 04, 2012 at 05:51 PM
Supersmart och snyggt! Samt så klart himla praktiskt att man kan ändra om lätt som en plätt! Jag har en fråga ang. tavlan ovanför bänken (ber om ursäkt om det är något som har besvarats tusen gånger förr), är det tyg uppspänt på en ram (i så fall vilket tyg?) eller var kommer den ifrån? Så himla fin och lagom rofylld för ett sovrum! Och tack för en inspirerande blogg!
Posted by: Stina | September 04, 2012 at 06:40 PM
Det är ett tyg från Marimekko som jag spänt över en kilram; http://www.marimekko.com/products/interior-decoration/fabrics/cotton-fabrics/pippurikera-batiste-701. Har bara svarat på det en enda gång förut :)
Posted by: Benita ~ Chez Larsson | September 04, 2012 at 06:46 PM
it says Konrad Hornschuch AG, 74679 Weissbach on the back so I guess you're in luck because that's in Germany :)
Posted by: Benita ~ Chez Larsson | September 04, 2012 at 06:48 PM
Pff, ha, ha! :) Thank you for taking the time to check.
Posted by: Muyserin | September 04, 2012 at 09:25 PM
My first thought, so smart!
Posted by: K.C. in Tucson, Arizona said... | September 04, 2012 at 10:56 PM
you are brilliant let me tell you. and yes, dipped is everywhere!
Posted by: paula c | September 05, 2012 at 12:51 AM
Valerie nailed it.
Posted by: the spectator | September 05, 2012 at 01:17 AM
dipped? it is a fad? i didn't know!! super cute!
Posted by: katie | September 05, 2012 at 01:28 AM
The vinyl is like jewelry.
Posted by: Jill | September 05, 2012 at 02:44 AM
Love to revamp stuff with adhesive vinyl, especially white. I have attached it on small tables and I like that you did 2stripes on the top also to really make it personal. It makes the furniture float. I have done the sam principle when painting something made out of wood all white, I leave just like 8 mm woodtrim at the bottom which makes the furniture "float" and it ties everything visally together much better in a room.
Posted by: Liz | September 05, 2012 at 10:23 AM
Tack så mycket, då ska jag leta tyg då!
Posted by: Stina | September 05, 2012 at 08:11 PM
What a super great and easy idea. That way, should you want to undip them, voila! LOVE it!
Posted by: Bernadette @ B3HD | September 09, 2012 at 07:05 PM