Dining Room Chairs:: Before and After

Last year this is what my dining table looked like at Christmas.

I really wanted a change!

As I painted and painted and painted for other people,

I fell in love with turquoise!

So I made a few changes, so I could incorporate the color into my house.

I didn't spend a lot of money because. . .

I will change it up again, I am sure!

A few changes to the wall, a rug and new fabric on the chairs.
The desk under the mirror and picture never really belonged there, but as I wait for pickup on sold items, they have to be put somewhere.  I really miss the pop of color, so I am looking for the perfect piece to paint to really leave there!

I bought the fabric and recovered only one chair. I looked at it for a month before I could commit to doing the other 7.  I finally recovered them all, knowing I could do it again if I hated them. 

They have grown on me!

 Besides decorating the tree, buying gifts, I am reupholstering chairs - I work best under pressure!

Stools: Before and After

Cute stools

 

These stools had a great frame, not a mark on them, but the seats were ugh! worn and dirty.

fun backs

Not so fun seats

I was going to spray the frame, but opted to change out the fabric on the seat, and leave well enough alone.

The yellow and grey combo is my favorite.

Lots of character.

Yes, I like!

I used my 40% coupon at Joann's and bought fabric protector spray.

These seats have had 3 coats!

Before & After Chair

Last summer I painted this table and 4 chairs.
It is one of my favorite projects!  I still just like to look at it.
I took it to a boutique and a cute newly engaged girl bought it, she was so excited.

I particularly liked this retro wire chair.

I bought it at the thrift store for $3.00 and my lucky day I found it's twin!

I am hanging on to it this time, and it's going solo. 

I kinda liked the orange vinyl seat, but it is trashed.

It looked like it had been used for a stool, when someone was painting.
I always wonder who the previous owner was, and what their life was like!

AFTER!

I bought the fabric here:  Texas Susannie's

It is all done ready to go in my craft room.

just gotta finish the turquoise Hutch!

The chair cost about $15.00 to refinish

1 can of Valspar gray spray primer, about $3.00

1 can of Valspar gloss black spray paint, about $3.00

Fabric cost $7.44 a yard, and I used less than a half, about $3.00

The chair cost $3.00

Throw in a little extra for spray fabric protector I already had!

Not to Shabby!

Lets party here: The DIY Show Off

             Drab to Fab
                   The Shabby Nest

No Honey, it's just for looks!

I have a thing for these chairs!

They call my name as I pass by.

I use restraint and turn my head the other way!

It was the color that got me on this one.

I will be putting a fresh new fun fabric on it,

so it tricked me!

This lovely lady is pretty from behind too!

This is my first chair that I bought.
I was terrified to reupholster it, but I did it!
My arm was tired from all the staple pulling, but other than that, it was surprisingly easy.

I didn't spent a lot of money on fabric, just in case it ended up in the dumpster!


It is amazing what flaws can be hidden with some trim,
and the trim gave it a more finished look.


The funniest thing about this chair . . .
My daughter Erin asking if it is safe to sit in, as she tentatively lowers herself onto it.
No honey, it's just for looks!

- both chairs are available for purchase - SOLD

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