DIY Mongolian Lambswool Stool: An Ikea Hack
Phew… this was a whirlwind weekend. My mom was in town, so I enlisted her to help with some of the Room Service Atlanta projects & we definitely made some progress. We made an Ikea run for something & came home with nothing on the list. Does that happen to anyone else?! But luckily, I snagged 2 of these $5.99 Marius Stools knowing that they could be transformed into something. Once I hit enter on a Marius Hack search I knew what I was making…
This relatively simple hack was inspired by Preciously Me & her pink version. Head on over to her site for the full how to using the Ikea Stool, a Pillow Cover, wood, foam & batting.
I wanted a round seat, but the only Mongolian Lambswool Pillow Covers I could find were only 12×12… Exactly the size I need, with no room for error. So I decided to play it safe & make a square top. I think it still works.
{ fyi… I found my pillow covers on clearance at Pier 1 }
And what an appropriate project to share that I am in a book about upholstery! I know I made the announcement a few weeks ago, but a real life hardcover book with my chair, my images & my quote is now in my hands. It is a little surreal.
The UK Edition is called Contemporary Upholstery which is available in Hard & Paper Back. The US Edition is called Styled Stitched Stapled & is available in Paperback only. It is available for pre-order now & will be released in a few weeks.
It really is a great resource for anyone thinking about tackling any upholstery projects. It breaks down the tools you’ll need…
, basic to advanced skills…
& real life examples… like MINE!
Hope you all are having a great week!
xo-K
The stool is beautiful. Love it!
I just bought an upholstery book not too long ago but I'm not liking it too much. Might have to get yours. It looks so much better. Pictures make a huge difference!
Congrats, Kristin! I think I need that book in my arsenal. I don't recover furniture unless it's a dining chair or easy-peasy. I have it on the list of things to learn. I guess fuzzy wuzzy was a stool…so close! xo Kristin
I will be adding that book to my list. Congratulations! That is pretty awesome. Love the chair you did and your stool.
G
Hi Kristin! I recently did a Mongolian lamb stool too. Such a fun, yet chic look.