Last weekend, you may remember that we went to visit my in-laws (I shared some photos of my mother-in-law’s Victorian cottage decor here). Besides hanging out with the family, I made time for a little shopping. Yes I’m guilty of visiting a few of my favorite retail stores that we don’t have by my house (Anthropologie, Urban Outfitters) – but I also discovered a Goodwill Outlet and had to see what it was about. Honestly it was pretty much one big mess of stuff inside (it was not at all organized like a regular Goodwill store) – but I did make my way through just enough of it to find this chair. Thankfully it wasn’t damaged in any way and was just missing a few “buttons” to cover the screws on the seat.
I knew some paint would really revive this chair, and I looked through my stash to see what I already had from sale items and freebies that I got at Lowe’s. I’ve really been trying to be more bold with my color choices, so I took a chance and picked Berry Blush and Soft Silk. At first I thought about painting the whole thing berry and then dry-brushing the white on top of it, but I knew that would give it a softer look and I was going for BOLD. (Not neon-green-with-purple-polka-dots bold, but something a few steps up from my usual color choices!)
So I decided to paint some sections berry and some white.
I bought more buttons at Lowe’s and also painted them white. After everything was finished, I protected it with a few coats of polyurethane.
And voila! What do you think of this berry chair – is it love at first bite?
I love the way the bright white *pops* against the berry blush!
It looks great on the porch… or in an entry way… or even in a little girl’s room!
Jen
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Tara @ Suburble says
Love it, Jen! It’s so bright and fun and awesome! What are you going to do with it? (I can see it on a front porch or maybe as an accent chair in a girls’ room)
I need to break out some of my painting skills – you furniture mavens are making me jealous!
Jen says
Thanks Tara! I love it but I’m probably going to sell it. I don’t have room for it and I need to fund my addiction for buying old furniture… LOL
Audra @ Renewed Projects says
What a bright and cheery color! Really makes the chair pop. Fun makeover.
Krista Low says
I love this chair! It’s amazing what a little paint and a lot of love will do! I found you from the Aloha Blog Hop! I’m happy to “meet” you 🙂 Krista @ A Handful of Everthing
Adrianne says
i LOVE it! Those little white buttons on the slats really add a sweet touch!!
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Jen says
Thank you Adrianne, I thought so too. 🙂
Sue says
Love the chair! Great color!
Alexis @ We Like to Learn as We Go says
I love this! It’s beautiful! And the color choice is awesome!
Rachael says
I love these colors, Jen! I would totally put that chair somewhere in my house, it’s so bright and cheerful! What are you going to do with it?
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Jen says
Thanks Rachael- I’m actually probably going to sell the chair. As much as I love it, I don’t have any room for it! It would be perfect in a little girl’s room though… 🙂
Goedele - Old Red Barn says
Hi Jen, love this chair! You were featured @ Old Red Barn with the upcycled ‘crate table’.
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Jen says
Thank you so much Goedele! I just popped over to this week’s party. 🙂
Goedele - Old Red Barn says
Thanks for joining Jen! Hope to see you again soon.
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Lisa says
I just love the colours you chose! You have such a great eye for design ~ thanks again for linking up at Sweet Treats & Swanky Stuff!
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Kim says
I love red! This chair is super sweet! It would look great anywhere inside my house! Hmmm…another project for my very long to do list! Thanks for the inspiration!
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Krissy says
I love this! I am preparing to paint our dining room table and chairs. I’ve been thinking of plain old black, but after seeing this, I might want to be more adventurous. I love the two-tone look!
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Jen says
I’m so glad this project could help inspire you. I just popped over to your blog and I think your dining set is fabulous- so much potential! I’m sure it will look amazing whatever route you decide to go with it. 🙂
Marti says
It’s beautiful!! Love the color!! Thank you for linking up at SHOW-licious Craft Showcase!
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Andi says
LoVe how that turned out!! I love the pops of white…fantastico!!!
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Jamie says
Wow, such a great transformation! Thanks so much for linking up to Give Me The Goods Monday! Hope to see you again this Monday 😉
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Peggy~PJH Designs says
Hi Jen! I just love that berry color and your chair turned out so cute. Thanks so much for sharing with Transformed Tuesday.
Hugs,
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[email protected] The Better Half says
OMG Jen, I love it! Featuring you tonight, pinning and sharing on FB!!
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Jen says
Awesome! Thank you so much Jocie! 😉
Denyse @ Glitter, Glue & Paint says
Jen, this chair is so darn cute! I love the colors you choose, it’s so cheery!1
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Jeanette says
I love that you added the white to off set the lovely berry color. Great job!
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Jen says
Thank you Jeanette! It’s such a happy color combination. 😉
Megan @ Two Live Colorfully says
LOVE LOVE LOVE this gorgeous color. I’m seriously a sucker for a colorful chair!
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Toodie says
I absolutely love it!!! It makes me smile.
Judy Haughton-James says
What a transformation! I like the colours you used and the vase with the flowers is a great addition. Wonderful job!
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Sophia says
Your color choices are great. I would put that chair with a matching desk into my daughter’s room.
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Rachel G says
That chair is sooo cute!! Those are definitely colors I’d choose for a painting project!