Update-Thrifted Chair

Saturday, 25. June 2011

This week I still wasn’t in the mood to work on my boy’s room (click here for that post). I love the stripes but they tedious and summer vacation is still new and fresh so we want to relax and have fun. I usually work on my projects while the kids are in school but since they are with me all day I have had to juggle my schedule. Now I get up at the crack of dawn to work on my stuff and let the kids sleep in until around nine. This works out really well for all of us. I have enough time to work on my projects in peace and even have enough time to fit in a workout. This week I was in the mood to work on this chair. Remember the before (above)?

Here is the after. After much (and I mean MUCH) deliberation, I went with turquoise paint. I also decided that I didn’t like any of the material I had on hand and went to Hobby Lobby for some new material. I picked up one yard of a fun, bright and happy material. But, the material I picked out is not the material on the chair. I got that material home and laid it over the seat and didn’t like it. I sat down a little frustrated and just stared at the room trying to figure out what I should do. My gaze kept getting drawn to the curtains, suddenly I figured out what I was going to do. I took the curtains down and laid the material over the seat. Perfect. I clipped the new material up over the window and loved it. I cut the new material and hemmed the edges. Twenty minutes and $4.00 later, I have new curtains.

Below are a couple of pictures of the detail in the chairs. I like the chair the way it is now but I am still thinking of glazing over the turquoise to bring out the details even more.

I’m happy with the way it turned out. It is much cuter and more comfortable that the folding chair I was using. The price was right too. For the chair and the curtains I spent about twenty dollars. The investment of time wasn’t too bad either. It took me two mornings to do both projects. Here is one last picture of the room.

I am close to being done with this room. I still want to tear out that awful, old berber carpet and lay the tile I have (no cost in money but a big cost of my time). I also want to add a little side table by the striped chair. Hope you’re having a great weekend and enjoying your summer.

Posted in Updates by Taunnie

15 Responses to “Update-Thrifted Chair”

June 25th, 2011 at 11:51 pm

Seaweedandraine Says:

Love what you did with the chair – and what a bonus that the fabric you selected ended up working as new curtains! I love wool berber carpet – but I prefer it with no pattern, so I can understand you wanting to replace it with something

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June 26th, 2011 at 5:59 am

Jen Says:

So gorgeous! I looove the color and fabric you went with, they look fab on that lovely chair. I’d definitely glaze if I were you, it would bring the chair to a whole new level! I’d love for you to pop by my blog sometime, http://www.icantstopcrafting.blogspot.com

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June 26th, 2011 at 6:43 pm

Mindy Says:

I am IN LOVE with the fabric!!! It’s so stinkin’ cute and looks so fun with the color you chose for the chair! I’m stopping in from Nifty Thrifty Sunday.

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June 26th, 2011 at 7:46 pm

L'Heure Bleue At Home Says:

Love the chair and the fabric you chose! You did a great job!

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June 26th, 2011 at 8:31 pm

BeColorful Says:

What a fabulous chair. I’m a bit jealous. Love the fun unexpected finish and new life you gave it.
Pam @ BeColorful

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June 26th, 2011 at 8:33 pm

Chrissie Says:

I love the design on the back of the chair! The fabric and color are great!

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June 27th, 2011 at 10:11 pm

Erin Says:

I LOVE the fabric! And the turquoise paint was the perfect choice for the fabric.

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June 29th, 2011 at 5:21 am

Yvette @ AquaSeventy6 Says:

It looks great!!

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June 29th, 2011 at 7:35 am

Laura Beth Says:

Your chair re-do turned out great I’m in the process of transforming my own chair! I’d love to feature it Friday on my Fabulous Friday Finds.

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June 30th, 2011 at 5:09 am

Handy Man, Crafty Woman Says:

The architecture of this chair is so unique! I love the color and fabric you chose. Thank you for linking to Handy Man, Crafty Woman’s Wicked Awesome Wednesday!

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June 30th, 2011 at 7:57 am

Evie @ Brown Paper Packages Says:

I love what you did with the chair! Good job!
Thanks for stopping by Brown Paper Packages, too! : )

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July 1st, 2011 at 1:41 am

Kendra Says:

wow! what a transformation! i love it! the fabric pattern is adorable!

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July 1st, 2011 at 7:09 am

Deb Owen Says:

What a cool chair! Love those figure 8′s on it. Good choices with color and fabric too. I just finished a chair this week too…they could be cousins I think. LOL Deb

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July 2nd, 2011 at 4:10 am

Vanessa Says:

Love the chair!!
Thank you so much for linking it up to {nifty thrifty sunday} last week!
Hope to see more of your creativity tonight!
xoxo,
Vanessa

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July 5th, 2011 at 8:37 pm

Handy Man, Crafty Woman Says:

Hi Taunnie, I am featuring this on my Wicked Awesome Wednesday party this week. Come on over and grab an “I’ve been featured” button if you’d like.

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