A Simple and Easy Way To Create Hairpin Leg Furniture

Modern hairpin leg furniture can be expensive. Learn how to create your own DIY hairpin furniture and get an industrial or modern look! Up-cyle your own furniture, add hairpin legs and create something unique for your space!

Modern and industrial furniture has been trending in homes for decades. Furniture with simple and minimal lines create a sense of calmness to a space and can also add an eclectic element to a home.


Because modern and industrial furniture is in high demand, it can not only be hard to come by but it can also be cha-ching expensive to purchase!


Today, we're going to show you an easy way to create your own modern hairpin leg furniture! 

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A Simple And Easy Way To Create Hairpin Leg Furniture

Supplies To Make An Hairpin Leg Modern Bench

Hairpin Legs
Spray Paint (optional)

Fabric from Spoonflower

Cushion Foam

Cushion Wrap
2" Thick Plywood Cut To Desired Dimensions
Saw or (Ask your big box store to make the cuts for you)
Spray Adhesive

Staple Gun
Drill
Scissors

Staple Remover

For this project, I chose Spoonflower's Dark Gray & Cream Geo Tribal Fabric designed by Bohemian Gypsy Jane in Faux Suede.

Step by Step Directions To Create A Modern DIY Hairpin Leg Bench

STEP 1. (Optional) If you want to give your hair pin legs a different finish, spray paint your legs. We used this spray paint in black but here are a variety of metallic and bronze spray paint colors that would look amazing! 


While the paint is drying, determine the length and width for your bench. Mark your board accordingly and use a long level or a straight edge to mark your lines.

STEP 2. Use your pencil marks as your guide and make your cuts. 

STEP 3. Determine where you want your hairpin legs to sit in relationship to the entire bench. 

Measure and mark them. Then, pre-drill your holes and screw them in place. 

STEP 4. Measure and cut your upholstery foam for your cushion. You want your foam to be about 1/8 " over the wood.

Spray adhesive onto the board and lay the foam on top. Wrap the cushion wrap around the foam and staple to the underside of the wood.

STEP 5. Measure and cut your Spoonflower fabric so that you have 3-4" of overhang on each side. You can always trim the excess later! Wrap the fabric around the cushion wrap and secure with staples.

It's THAT easy!....

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Carrie || Thirty Eighth Street