A couple of summers ago my husband and I walked around the neighborhood during our community garage sale weekend. We happened upon this chair in a driveway. I loved the caning, shape, and size. The family just wanted to get rid of all their stuff (and I get that!) so they offered the chair to us for $6.00. Well, how could I pass that up? So Hubby carried it home for me. I didn't do anything to the chair that summer, but last summer when I was redecorating our guest room I got the chair out.
As you can see it was dark wood so I primed it and then painted it several coats of a low sheen white. Then I made a new seat and covered it with a rose print in off white and dark pinks. I love the chair but it doesn't fit well in the guest room. Fortunately, we redecorated our family room this Fall and it fits perfectly nestled in a corner between the fireplace and my new bookcases.
50 comments:
that is a beautiful chair, you did a good job on it. I love good yard sale finds.
Perfect! You are always very handy and talented with that type of thing!!
You did a wonderful job!!
Nice job refurbishing that chair!
Thanks so much for visiting my blog! I will try to plant the money plant this summer!
Great job! What a beautiful chair you have created!
You did a very nice job ! it looks great !
Great transformation! You did an awesome job Kathy.
Blessed Hugs...
Debbie
You did a great job giving that chair a new life! I can just see myself nestled in the chair with a good book (and an afghan, gotta have my afghan).
Have a great day!
Ohhhhhhhhhhh, my. I'm speechless. What an improvement. So, so gorgeous.
My Show n Tell...I felt kind of BLUE today. Come by if you can, I'd love to have your company.
Greata job on the chair. It turned out beautiful.
I'm hosting a giveaway on my blog. I hope you will join in.
Teresa
Perfectly beautiful!! Hey, when are you coming over to my house so we can take somethings from Trash to Treasures?
Stay warm, My Friend!
Love,
Sharon
You did a great job on the chair, Kathy. I'm sure it looks wonderful in your remodled family room.
Your chair looks great! You did an awesome job on it. Wow!!
Ricky and I are going to a big estate auction this weekend where I will be looking for a new side chair for my office.. Thanks so much for the inspiration! Hopefully I'll be able to see the "beautiful" in the "old & cruddy"... ;)
Very nice! Very Shabby Chic! You did a great job.
I love what you have done to the chair, what a change it pretty both ways!
Wow, that is gorgeous! I never would have thought to do that.
Now I'm kicking myself for getting rid of the 80's blue one that my mom had. I could have had a great looking chair....
Thanks for stopping by my blog and hope you have a good weekend :-)
Yeah! Came back and could visit. Nice job on your recycled chair-it's light and airy now.
wow, great job! your chair is so chic now!
Wow! What a difference!!
You did one heck of a transformation on that chair. It is beautiful.
How cute your hubby carrying it home for you. You did a great job. I'm sure painting the back part was difficult. I really like it. And I'm happy you found a home for it!
oh my! You have a great eye! Thanks for sharing:)
Hi Kathy,
You did a great job.
Carolyn
Isn't it amazing how a piece of furniture someone has tossed aside can be given a new life with a good vision and some creative skill? I lack the skill to transform furniture the way you have done, but I love seeing this kind of result...its just beautiful now. :-)
Pretty chair! Great job on refinishing it.
You made this into a beautiful chair! And what a great deal:)
Linda C
What a wonderful makeover, Kathy! I love the rose fabric you used!
~Kelli
Wow what a great find and great makeover. Love the chair and the fabric you chose for the seat.
Charlotte
You did a great job revamping your chair. I have one I need to do too....maybe in the Spring when it's warmer.
Best regards,
Debbie
www.shabbycozycottage.com
www.patchoulirosehome.com
And indeed it's beautiful!...
Alfazema
Gorgeous chair!
Thank you for visiting with me and please come again....Betty
what a wonderful make over! it turned out great.
$6.00? You lucky girl! It really looks good.
Hugs!
Kat
I like garage sales, too. You did a great job on that chair. I'd like to learn how to change the fabric in a chair like that. I'm not much of a seamstress.
Sue
Hi Kathy! I'm finally saying "Thanks" for visiting my blog and leaving a comment. My name for my grandchildren is "Mimi" also...and I love it. Your chair makeover is fabulous! Love it! I just participated in Metamorphosis Monday and created a Shabby Chic look on a piece of furniture I don't even know the name of. It's so cool...check it out and let me know what this type of stand might be called. ~CC Catherine @ http://catherinesteacups.blogspot.com
Wow! Wonderful job! I love your chair.
Hi Kathy! This really is a sweet transformation! Great job!!
So pretty and romantic looking! You did a great job with the transformation...Christine
What a great find and only 6.00..you just can't beat that!
That look's fabulous! what a great job you did with the chair. Cindy
Great makeover!!
That's my kind of project, great job! The color you chose really brings out the details of the chair.
Your right beast to beauty. Love it Kathy.
I do love your pink toes on your side bar with the kids.
Happy Monday
Love Claudie
It's pretty and cottagey! Love the makeover!
Manuela
Beautiful redo, I like the fabric you used! Pretty!
Linda Q
I LOVE this redo Kathy!
I love the shape and detailing of this chair, Kathy... all aspects that are so much more noticable and enjoyable now that it's white. Great job on this transformation!
Victoria (one half of DesignTies)
It turned out so pretty! You sure can't beat a deal for 6.00:)
Kathy...your chair came out great! I love the way it looks painted and love the fabric you chose for the seat! Great Met Monday post! Susan
Post a Comment