DIY Footed Cube Ottoman Tutorial Story

DIY Footed Cube Ottoman Tutorial

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Recreate this designer ottoman look with my easy DIY footed cube ottoman tutorial and save yourself thousands while still getting the stylish look!

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THE TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ plaid cube ottoman bun feet wood stain wiping cloths polyurethane spray screwdriver ✓ drill ✓ drill bit Learn more

The first step is to flip the ottoman upside down and remove the existing rubber feet. Mine were attached with wood screws.

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I dug around in my tools and decided to use a 7/25 bit instead. I marked the center of the corner and drilled into the supporting wood.

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Stain Wood Bun Feet

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Apply A Clear Coat To Feet

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And then stand back, and see how nice it looks to save almost a $1000 on a designer footed cube ottoman!

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