Welcome back, fabulous friends!! Whose up for another round of smalls?? I love sharing the smalls in this way because not only does it give me inventory for my booth, it also pushes me to get them done! I have six more for y'all today: Four of these are from my Post Shut-down Thrift Store
Painting kitchen chairs is like riding a roller coaster. Learn from others' mistakes before you start your DIY project!
Hello sweet friends! Thank you for sharing in my excitement Tuesday about the completion of our very first room in our new house: our guest bathroom! It really feels like a win to have one room done....one down, many more to go! Many also responded about being interested in a wainscoting tutorial, so I will gladly share
Don't be scared of having a go at recovering that old armchair. If you take it slow and steady it's not as scary as you think!
You have no idea how happy I am to finally be sharing some projects from the office makeover! I feel like I’ve been hiding in my office painting my life away for weeks, and finally getting some photos up for you guys to see feels like a reason to celebrate. Let’s pop open some champagne! Oh…
I don’t know if somebody else has already shared this or not...but I went to sit outside today and the chair was just gross looking! I started to clean it, and…
I get asked all the time, “Where do you get your chairs?” There’s a few different answers to this, but if we are talking about my antique chairs that I customize for clients, I’ve got a pretty good system down. You have to know what to look for in a chair with regard to size.…
I often have clients who ask for eclectic sets of chairs. Most of them have an interesting dining space with bursts of color, so the chairs tend to fit right in if we are careful about our color schemes. And here’s the latest adventure in planning a set of eclectic chairs! The first thing we…
Don't be in hurry to throw away your old chairs. You can get the new functions by doing the repurpose for your chairs.
OMG. I'm in love. Green+ Black + White = Perfection. Painted with Velvet Finishes Enchanting. French Country Chair Modern Makeover
Learn how to decoupage on fabric and create beautiful art on a fabric chair without the need for complex painting techniques. Discover the step-by-step process, tips, and tricks to turn an ordinary chair into a striking feature piece. Get inspired and embark on this exciting DIY project today!
Make your dining room unique by ordering a set of eclectic boho chairs. These particular chairs have sold, but you can describe what you want and I'll customize it for you. This set combines various Mexican textile fabrics along with black paint to give it that unique bohemian look. No one will have a set like yours! Price is $1200 per armless chair. Fabric is not included in the price. To see my before and afters, be sure to Like me on Facebook chairwhimsy, follow me on Instagram chairwhimsy and on Twitter @chairwhimsy
I upcycled a pair of old beach chairs to give them a colourful makeover. Learn how you can create a pair of these woven beauties for yourself!
Thanksgiving and the holidays are upon us, which means your dining set will be getting plenty of use. Don’t have the budget to buy a brand-new set of dining chairs, but can’t stand to look at the hand-me-downs you currently have? With a little paint, stain, or fabric and minimal DIY skills, you can turn those worn-out seats into furniture that’s worthy of a place at your table. To inspire you, we’ve rounded up some of the best dining chair makeovers on the Internet.
A fun and stylish Mid Century Modern chair restoration including reupholstering and wood refinishing. A DIY project that can be accomplished in a weekend.
Happy Trashy Tuesday! Well whatever day it is...in the Spirit of Trashy Tuesday.... Over the years I have found more of one type of furniture than any other. CHAIRS! Bonus! I recently updated this popular post and added a new project, 22 ways to upcycle an old chair! Enjoy. Triple Bonus! If you want more
Armchair Makeover Ideas from partial reupholstery, to black and white prints, chalk paint on fabric, pop art inspiration and more.
Tips & tricks for how to reupholster dining chairs - plus how to upholster rounded corner seats so they look perfect!
End your frustration on where to find beautiful fabrics...for good! Learn how to tap your inner Sherlock Holmes and sleuth out stunning fabric online.
What a fun experiment to see if the painting fabric on this chair would turn out crunchy. It didn't make sense, but this technique worked!
You will not believe the before and after of this chair makeover. I didn't believe the before and after of this chair makeover and I did (some of) the work!
Yes I did it -- painting a fabric chair with chalk paint. And it looks awesome! I have a 13 year old SKRUVSTA white chair and I gave it some TLC.
This gorgeous French chair has already sold, but if you are interested in something similar, contact me. Exquisite carvings and detail make this chair something special. Design your own special look like the one you see in this picture. Any fabric and paint can be applied to make this chair a showstopper! The customer is responsible for the fabric. 23 in wide 38.5 in tall Visit my website to see my new style of antique-inspired dining chairs at www.chairwhimsy.com that can also be customized to your taste! To see my before and afters, be sure to Like me on Facebook chairwhimsy, follow me on Instagram chairwhimsy and on Twitter @chairwhimsy
A step by step guide to show you how the do a rose back chair makeover. Yep, I'll show you tips for painting and reupholstering the seat. #MyRepurposedLife
Find out how easily you can recover a chair with this upholstery tutorial. Grab an inexpensive rug to cover the seat with for a fun textured look.
We hope that these DIY painted chair design ideas will be the most useful to you.
Who says you have to throw out your old chairs? See these inspiring 30 DIY makeover projects and learn how to revamp those tired pieces int
The Chandler Burrus Chair featured here is a striking collaboration between Karen Chandler, artist, and Melodie Burrus, chair creator and upholsterer. The gorgeous flower shown on both the inside and outside backs began as a canvas painting completed with the skilled brush of Karen and was prepared digitally for my upholstery linen to ensure its colorfastness. It was a pleasure to work on this chair, and many others, with Karen. The central flower is complemented by black and white cabana striped linen on the seat and arms and a 6 layered hand-applied finish on the wood frame. This chair is a strong vintage piece that’s been beautifully reimagined. This specific chair sold before I even pulled it from my car to take inside my showroom. But I have multiple frame options that can be completed in the same great style. 4-6 weeks to complete and ship. SHIPPING: We have observed over the past year how all industries including Home Furnishings have been affected by rising costs on everything from materials to transportation. We have done our best to maintain flat rate shipping for as long as possible and have absorbed additional costs incurred during these times, however this has proved to be unsustainable. If a shipment goes west of the Mississippi River there will be a surcharge that we will keep as low as possible. ************************************** PLEASE KNOW THAT SHIPPING IS REDUCED WHEN IT IS SENT TO A BUSINESS ADDRESS!!! ************************************** Please provide zip code with inquiry prior to purchase. https://linktr.ee/th_gatheringplace
If your old chair has seen better days, check out these easy chair upcycle ideas you can do. Painted furniture projects are the best way to decorate your living room, dining room and even porch on a budget.
Gold Velvet Accent Chair Makeover | Salvaged Inspirations
Have you ever wished your upholstered furniture was a different color? Or, do you have a piece of upholstery that has been faded by the sun that you wish you could fix? Well, today I have a quick project that may help! Today, I’m going to show you how you can transform that piece of furniture by dyeing upholstery fabric. Can you change the color of a fabric chair? Earlier this year, I was ready to make a change in my living room and said goodbye to the gray upholstered chairs that I've had for many years. In their place, I found some
If there's one thing you can count on being a thrift shops, it's furniture!Look for a sturdy piece and you've got a great project just waiting to happen.Here's…
A gorgeous vintage chair is updated with new paint and fabric.
A month or so ago we were perusing a local thrift store when I noticed this chair. The left armrest was pretty wobbly, but other than that it was in great shape. The seat was dirty but in good condition and there were no cracks in the wood. I could see that it was a Louis XV reproduction, probably made in the early 80's, and once I found the price tag I knew I had to grab it right away! After about 20 mins of finagling, we fit it in my car and took it home. First, I removed the seat by unscrewing the 4 screws attaching it to the frame. The next hurdle was to de-wobble the armrest. For that I simply flipped the chair over, pre-drilled and countersunk a hole, and screwed in a heavy-duty 3 inch screw.That took care of 90% of the wobble. So, I also added a couple 2 inch finish nails to the back of the frame where the armrest meets. No more wobble! I wanted some paint resistance, so I chose not to prime the frame. I lazily roughed up the surface with some 150 grit sandpaper, just to make sure the whole thing didn't peel off. I then brushed on 2 coats of white, latex, semi-gloss paint. The paint I used is supposed to be a "one coat paint" because of it being a "paint and primer in one", but clearly I needed more than one coat. Two coats covered nicely. I then applied the glaze. I used Martha Stewart faux effects glaze (not my favorite, but not terrible) mixed with about 10% raw Umber and 10% Burnt Umber. I didn't do a heavy concentrated glaze because I wanted the frame to still look white. I just wanted to bring out some of the detail in the piece. That's part of the reason why I used semi-gloss. I wanted the glaze to only minorly darken the paint color. Had I gone with a satin finish, the paint would have absorbed too much color. The semi-gloss finish allowed the glaze to slip right off it. Using some 100 grit sandpaper I went around and distressed the raised areas, causing some chippyness. I then sealed it with two coats of my favorite, Polyacrylic in satin. Although it's super smooth and even, it did turn out a bit more shiny than I like due to the semi-gloss paint underneath. Oh well. Time to upholster! The seat went quickly. I'm sure most of you have re-covered a seat before, or at least watched someone do it, so I wont go into an explanation on that unless someone asks. Time to address the caning! I really debated on what I should do with the caned back. Most people these days see caning and think of their grandma's house and cats. Well, due to the large amount of caned furniture in the mid 20th century, I can see that. It really is beautiful and functional though. It can stretch over curves, and it gives great texture. In fact, just the other night I was flipping through the most recent Restoration Hardware Children's catalog where I spotted 2 different caned cribs! Maybe it's making a comeback? A lot of the caned chairs you come across second-hand are in bad shape, but this one was intact, making my decision even harder. I ultimately decided to upholster over it for two reasons. I wanted to try something new, and I figured it would be a usefully tutorial to most of you. I first grabbed some old newspaper and made a template. I kept the caning intact because it would be easier than removing it and having to create some kind of sub-structure. Had the caning been removed, it would have made tracing my template much easier. I then transfered the shape to some 1 inch thick foam (sorry, no photos for this step, my battery was charging and I was impatient). I had to reshape the foam a small amount, but it fit pretty well. I then secured the foam with some spray adhesive. I repeated the same process to fill the recessed space in the back of the chair. Next, I cut a piece of batting and a piece of fabric larger than the area I was going to cover, layering the batting first, and the fabric on top. I then went around the opening, stapling to the frame, making sure to pull the batting and fabric taught. With some help from the husband pulling, I secured both layers all around. I then trimmed off the excess, cutting close to the staples, but making sure to stay within the recessed grove. This step probably would be easier with a sharp utility knife, instead of bulky scissors. I repeated the steps to the other side and now the chair had an upholstered back. You have some options to cover the staples. I wanted this chair really look like a french Louis XV chair, so I went with braided trim. For a more contemporary or simple look, I would use double-welting (if you don't know what that is or can't find it, look it up online. There are a few good tutorials on how to make your own). This chair took about 5 1/2 yards of trim. Simply lay down a thin bead of hot glue over your staple line and smooth the trim over the border. Make sure to seal the ends of the trim with a bit of the glue so they don't fray. And that's it! I now have a beautifully upholstered arm chair. I love the fabric! It has some texture but still feels soft, and the color is a perfect, neutral beige. Let's be friends! Follow along so you don't miss a thing!
This chair is sold, but if you are interested, please contact me to create a similar one. Vintage French Bergere with turquoise textured velvet front, teal/red peacock print back, a hidden red velvet on the seat cushion. Measures: 28" wide 25" deep 38.5" tall 20" seat height Free shipping within the state of California only - shipping costs for other states vary depending on the location. Please contact me for an estimate.
Thonet Bentwood Rocking Chair. Ideas for how to do a diy makeover on this wooden vintage rocker. I have the kids size. Plus the history of the thonet
More than just an accent, this petite respite sets the tone for the entire room with a classic-meets-modern silhouette and vibrant upholstery. For ordering assistance and more, please contact us . For aesthetic advice and tips to help decorate your space, enjoy our complimentary home styling services . Cotton-Linen upholstery: 60% linen, 40% cotton Cushion content: Foam & fiber Spring seat construction Tropical hardwood frame; acacia wood legs Iron hardware accents Mortise and tenon joinery Professionally clean This piece is intended for indoor use Some assembly required Imported Overall: 30"H, 26"W, 29.5"D Seat Height: 18" Seat Depth: 18" Back Height: 12" Leg Height: 9" Under Clearance: 7.5"
If you know me at all, you know that I usually start decor with the chairs. To me, they are the art in a room. And it works particularly well if you have amazing, statement-worthy fabric. This latest set of chairs that I completed fits that description to a T. It began with a set…
Fortunately, all that experience has taught me how to paint upholstery and keep it soft to the touch! I am always up for an extreme furniture makeover challenge.
I don’t know if somebody else has already shared this or not...but I went to sit outside today and the chair was just gross looking! I started to clean it, and…
My friend Amy and I have known each other ever since I moved back to Texas 18 years ago. And all that time she’s had the same dining room furniture. It belonged to her mother who had bought it used back when Amy was young. So, while the set was useful, it also had sentimental…
Look this reference. It shows the chairs from 1859 to 2004. What design will be showed in next ten years? Lay out a logical basis with your own design.
Wooden Chair Makeover // DIY.
This listing is for 2 chairs with partially painted seat, as photographs. A super pair of vintage Ercol Windsor Quaker chairs which have been stripped, sanded, oiled, waxed and painted to bring these chairs bang up to date. The chair has a tall u-shaped 5 spindle back and sculpted elm oval seat for a supportive sit. The traditional wedge joints, where the legs come right through the seat and a wedge is then inserted into a cut, is not only a lovely design detail, but also strengthens the joints. The chair seat is partially painted, as photographs. These classic chairs have stood the test of time and will be the perfect addition to any stylish home. £320 NB. Please see our other listing for a dining table and an additional 4 chairs, if required Please be aware that all of our furniture has been restored with a great deal of pride and attention. However, each piece has had a previous life and, as such, may show a few minor marks and imperfections commensurate with age. Fab & Funky Furniture is proud to be a member of Fur.nish UK, a group of highly recognised professional furniture artisans. DELIVERY: Our delivery price is an estimate only. Please email your postcode before you complete your purchase in order that we may provide you with an accurate delivery cost. Alternatively, collection from Longridge, Lancashire can be arranged by appointment.
What a fun experiment to see if the painting fabric on this chair would turn out crunchy. It didn't make sense, but this technique worked!
