I LOVED the circle detail on the sides and for $30 I knew I needed it. I even braved going out in the snow to get it which is a big deal because I hate driving in bad weather. We don't get much snow here in Seattle so a little snow wreaks havoc on our hilly streets.
The chair had a few scratches and tiny chips on it but they were easily fixed with a little wood filler and sanding. Sorry no pics during the process. Being new to blogging I am going to need to remember to permanently attach my camera to my hand. Up until this project I have always gone really safe with my furniture paint colors. White, cream, black and brown have been my colors of choice. I love seeing bright and vibrant colors in others home so I need to start pushing outside my comfort zone in my own home. I recently reupholstered a small sofa in a pretty blue (post to come) so I decided to paint the chair in a coordinating blue tone. Not a wild color step but at least it counts as an actual color and not a neutral. The fabric is Dwell Studios Cameo Ovals. I purchased just under a yard in the remnant bin at Joann fabrics for less than $10! For the upholstery I used my two favorite guns...
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| No, not those guns Mrs. First Lady...well not just those. |
My staple and glue gun, the most used tools in my crafty arsenal.
I really like the way the circles in the fabric go with the circle detail on the chair. I chose not to tuft the back like it was originally because I didn't want to distort the fabric. Also I think keeping it smooth gives it a more updated look. Overall I really like the way the chair turned out. Even though it is blue I think it still acts like a neutral in the room. I like that I can change the pillow or throw on it and give it a different personality when I feel like it, which I know will be often. I am not sure where it will end up in my house but right now I am really enjoying that it greets people when they come into my home.
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| sorry, terrible night time lighting |
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Up next is the chair I got for FREE from the same person who was selling this chair!
i adore this chair! it's gorgeous! would love to have you at my furniture only party going on now!
ReplyDeleteWow! It doesn't even look like the same chair! Great job!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic make over!! It looks so good in your living room.
ReplyDeleteThat turned out fantastic! What a change. After making over a folding chair, I love looking at different ways to change and beautify furniture without breaking the bank. Thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteI love this chair! What a great change, it looks amazing!
ReplyDeleteThe chair is beautiful. You picked the perfect fabric.
ReplyDeleteIt looks amazing!
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty shade of blue! That chair had great lines. I love the circles, too.
ReplyDeleteWhat a huge difference! The color is one of my all time favorites and the fabric is a perfect compliment!
ReplyDeleteLooks SO much better! Excellent job!
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Wow that is a great transformation. I would have looked right past that chair as it was. You have a good eye for what it could turn out to be. ~~Sherry~~
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love!!
ReplyDeleteWow great chair, fabulous color choice!
ReplyDeleteOoooh, I love it. It looks so perfect in your house!
ReplyDeleteLooks fabulous! Great job! =]
ReplyDeleteThat's beautiful! I love how you were able to see thru the ugliness and make it gorgeous! I just signed up to follow you, I'm sure you'll post more beautiful things. I'm a new blogger, I'd love if you'd check me out and maybe return the favor.
ReplyDeleteThat looks amazing! I love your decorating style.
ReplyDeleteAWESOME!!! Just found ya on the Saturday Soiree. Love your chair. Love Craigslist so great for finding treasures to re-do!
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You have a great eye! It is stunning. Next time show how you do the upholstery!
ReplyDeleteHow sweet, you chose the perfect combination of color and fabric. It makes quite a statement.
ReplyDeleteGORGEOUS.
ReplyDeleteGreat job, it looks absolutely beautiful:-)
ReplyDeleteHugs, Biljana
wow, this looks really great! love the color. I hope that you will link this to my Show and Share Sunday linky party, open all week. http://craftygeordi.blogspot.com/2011/01/show-and-share-sunday.html
ReplyDeleteGreat job! I am terrified of furniture redo! Love the aqua color you chose. Would love for you to come visit me at Sew Chatty and link up to Made With Love Monday! The party will be open all week if you'd like to link up multiple projects. Have a great day! http://sewchatty.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteThis chair turned out great!
ReplyDeleteCome link up: http://gigglesglitzandglam.blogspot.com/2011/01/glam-party-10_10.html
You did a fabulous job! I love it. The robins egg blue color is so pretty too.
ReplyDeleteYou did a fantastic job redoing the chair. I love the blue and the fabric you chose. It turned out beautiful. :)
ReplyDeleteLove the chair, great detailing on it! The color blue is so pretty goes great in your home!
ReplyDeleteGreat job, Nicole! You really gave a tired, old chair a new life. Bravo!
ReplyDeleteI love the design of the chair, too. I can see why you drove through the snow to get it. The circles on the arms are so unique. You did a great job recovering it also. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteDivine! You did a wonderful job with the chair - it looks grrrrreat, really!
ReplyDeleteYou did a great job! Bravo!
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