So here's how it goes:
Buy two ugly chairs. One with the back caning missing. Yeah. That's pleather. Totally convenient in the 60's. Totally. And it's fantastic with kids...I should have kept it.
Cover chair seats and paint chair slate blue (just like that credenza). Oh, then scuff it up so that when it gets scuffed up while you are working with it, it will be like it was supposed to be that way.
I'm afraid people are going to some day find out that I really have NO IDEA what I am actually doing.
I had to think of what to do with the middle section. So I cut out some left over foam core.
Then stapled the back piece up. And put the foam core in. Make sure that you use a bazillion staples that don't actually go in to the chair. Cause see, it's not one of my projects without some mama llama drama.
Here's the glorious back.
That's the extra. You cut it as close as you can and then shove it into the groove of the back where the caning was attached. And when I say shove, I actually mean gently push it in with a q-tip. Or a scissors or a pliers, or a spatula...whatev.
Then glue the black cord to the back to cover up as many staples as you can. Seriously, I need a stapler that can get into the tiny grooves.
Seriously. These are so stinkin' cute. Glorious.
Make it for Monday
Metamorphosis Monday
Power of Paint
Transformation Thursday
Furniture Feature Friday
Saturday Night Special
Seriously, I wouldn't have given those chairs a second glance. Simply, glorious is right.
ReplyDeleteLovin the chairs! But hold the phone, back up a step or two mama llama. Are there two back pieces to the back piece? Did you staple the back of the back piece and then cut and staple another piece of fabric to make the front of the back piece? Was there batting involved? Either I need more coffee this morning or I'm just slow. Could be both ;)
ReplyDeleteDying.
ReplyDeleteI love these-the colors go great together.
ReplyDeleteThese are my favorites so far!
ReplyDeleteLove what you do with furniture!
ReplyDeletexoxo
Jane
You did a fabulous job! I love these chairs!
ReplyDeleteLove these so much! Great job~
ReplyDeleteBon @ Drab to Fab
LOVE it!!!!!
ReplyDeleteAnd You inspire me-
I went to the Salvation Army (who by me is so stinking over-priced-but that is my issue!), and I got two vintage metal school desks for $10 each...(after asking for a markdown-)
My husband said, I will give you fifty NOT to buy them! I said, No way Buddy, just load them in the truck for me...
We'll see...I am thinking Lime green, or something funky with a chalkboard top....
Oh my gosh! These are so cute. I just cannot tell you how impressed I am with your talent. I might be inspired to work on some furniture around here.
ReplyDeleteLOVE them...that blue is so great and I just adore the fabric!
ReplyDeleteThey ARE cute! Are you going to sell them, too?
ReplyDeleteWow! You did a great job. I love the color combination.
ReplyDeleteOkay, questions of the day...
ReplyDelete1. Where do you buy all of your fabric?
2. When do you leave for NY?
3. Is my magazine in the mail?
4. Why do you live so far away?
5. When can I come visit?
I love ya duck! XOXOXOXOX
Really nice makeover for those tired old chairs! They look ready for spring.
ReplyDeleteCass
What a huge transformation! I love the look of them now :o)
ReplyDeleteLOVVVEEE them!
ReplyDeleteYour chairs are lovely...love the color and the black and white fabric!
ReplyDeleteThese chairs went from trash to a true blue treasure! What a fantastic job. And what is more impressive is that you could see the potential in them. Wonderful.
ReplyDeleteYvonne
Your right they are so stinkin' cute! Great job.
ReplyDeleteWow, those look great!!! Good work!
ReplyDeleteAllison @ http://www.houseofhepworths.com/
great colors in the paint and fabric
ReplyDeleteGreat transformation of the chairs...love the color and fabric you have chosen!
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone!
ReplyDeleteaahadley - the back is separate pieces. I stapled the back piece on (front side out), then put the foam core in, then stapled the front piece on and then trimmed with cording and hot glue.
Lori (Ruby Red, cause there are two Lori's) - I am so excited for you! I hope the desks turn out! I think chalkboard on the top would be so fun! I would have paid $10 each. I think that's a pretty good deal! Lime green - ooohhh.....So fun! So jealous! Hubs is in Battle Creek tomorrow!
Katie - SOLD!
Jenn - that's a lot of questions. 1. JoAnn's and a place in my neighborhood. 2. Wednesday 3. Magazine in the mail tomorrow. 4. Ask my hubby...or yours...5. Come next week! Or I could come to you! We could do your kitchen. I found an awesome product to do painting. I'll send you a link. I may post about it after I try it!
Did I cover everyone?? Hope so!
That is just too cute. It is hard to believe it is the same chair!!
ReplyDeleteI love that blue with the black and white fabric! Awesome, as always!
ReplyDeleteYou are becoming the chair queen! Wonderful job again... thanks again for sharing with us at the POPP.
ReplyDeleteI'm in love with these chairs,, Amazing!
ReplyDeleteI'm loving that blue! I like seeing it in other's homes {it wouldn't work in mine} and it's a nice change up from white or black.
ReplyDeleteYour chairs remind me of furniture that Domino magazine would feature. Very fresh, both in color and concept. Please stop by and see us if you have time. We have a design show tour with furniture. - Jane F.
ReplyDeleteit's official: you are THE SHIT. only in the best possible way. ;) those chairs are AMAZING.
ReplyDeleteHa...Sarah's comment made me laugh. Anyway, I love the color you picked for the chairs and the fabric looks perfect one them. Well done!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, just beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteLiz
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