Upcycled Antique Cot

I bought this old cot at our local flea market for $20.00, and knew instantly what I was going to do with it. However the rusty old silver had to go.

I started by taking it apart and using a wire brush from the shed I scrubbed and scrapped all the rusty bits off.





Next it was off to the hardware store for paint. I bought 1 can of rust killer and 2 cans of high gloss black.
Its starting to take shape. Im just a little bit excited.

















Ta da...
To dress up my new daybed/love seat I used items from around the house, items on their way to the op shop themselves.
For the seat I simply folded an old doona
(duvet) cover around an old self inflating camping mattress. Then added coordinating cushions, these were hidden in the linen cupboard from when I went through a green and brown stage in my loungeroom.






Original article and pictures take http://www.hometalk.com/10188256/upcycled-antique-cot site