This double-duty project is
perfect for storing blankets
and resting feet on
1 On 20mm moulding, use a
2mm bit to drill a hole centred
20mm from the end. From here,
mark 195mm for the inside
circle, 225mm for the top circle,
420mm for the fabric and drill
holes with an 8mm bit. Tap
a nail through the small hole
into MDF panel to mark out
the circles with a pencil.
2 Position the MDF over the
workbench edge, moving it
around to cut the circles with
a jigsaw, checking the blade
is unimpeded underneath.
Smooth around the edges with
120-grit abrasive paper. Tip:
Turn off the jigsaw and wait for
the blade to stop before moving
the MDF to continue cutting.
3 Position the top circle on the
foam to trim the excess with
a utility knife. Tip: The foam
doesn’t fit the full circle, so
create a full pad by joining the
offcut to the large piece. Apply
adhesive between them and
on the circle, press to join. Cut
the foam around the circle.
4 Wipe the circles with a cloth
to remove dust. Prime then
paint the inner circle with
two coats, including around
the edges, with a mini roller,
leaving to dry after each.
Tip: The top circle is 450mm
diameter, the inner is 390mm.
5 Position the fabric right-side
down, then use the moulding
and nail to mark out a 840mm
circle and cut with scissors.
Position the top circle at the
centre, foam facing down.
Working around the circle,
from opposite sides, pull and
pleat the fabric to staple.
6 On the inner circle, mark 30mm
in from the edge to predrill eight
evenly spaced holes with a
2mm bit, then countersink with
a 6mm bit. Apply adhesive,
centre the inner circle and
secure with 25mm screws.
Place the top on a 440mmdiameter ceramic pot.
STORAGE OTTOMAN
Tools & materials
n Safety equipment
(mask, gloves, ear
and eye protection)
n Tape measure and pencil
n Drill with 2mm and 8mm bits
n Hammer and 40 x 2mm nail
n Jigsaw
n Utility knife
n Cloth
n Mini roller with tray
n Scissors
n Heavy-duty staple gun
with 12mm staples
n 6mm countersinking bit
n2
0mm x 450mm moulding•
n 1800mm x 300mm x 18mm
MDF panel•
n 120-grit abrasive paper
n 560mm x 402mm x 40mm
custom-cut foam
n Construction adhesive
n Primer
n Acrylic paint sample pot
n 850mm-square fabric
n 4G x 25mm white timber
screws
n 360mm x 440mm-diameter
ceramic pot
DIY TOOLKIT
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2
3
70 bunnings.co.nz |
1 Tuscan Path ‘Maverick’ 44cm
pot in Mint, $113.28, I/N: 0357846.
2 Kincrome 560mm x 402mm x
40mm custom cut foam, $25.95,
I/N: 0131564. 3 Smart Home Products
‘Urban’ 220-270cm x 223cm linen
room darkening eyelet curtain,
$89.90, I/N: 0376482. Some products
are not available at all Bunnings
stores, but may be ordered.
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•Timbers vary by region; contact your local store for further information.
This ottoman is not intended for use as a seat.
Use a jigsaw to cut two circles from MDF,
add foam, then cover in heavy curtain
fabric to top off a ceramic pot for storage.
It also makes a handy side table
