This is a chair I’ve had in my garage for a couple months, waiting patiently for its turn to get a makeover. Well the time came when I wanted to get a quick project finished before leaving for Haven in a few days! As I walked through Joann’s searching for the perfect fabric, I was drawn to some bright medallion prints like I used for my footstool recently. But alas… the curvy vintage lines on the chair called for a more traditional pattern, so I chose a floral that’s colorful yet neutral enough to work in several different types of spaces. Here is the mandatory Before picture:
First I cleaned the chair really well; a little spider had made its home underneath (yuck). Then I removed the seat by turning the chair over and taking the screws out. Next I painted the chair navy blue (Indigo Streamer) with a Valspar latex paint sample. I finished up with a couple coats of Annie Sloan clear wax to protect it.
For the seat, I used a staple gun to secure the new fabric over the top of the old fabric. I paid special attention when folding the corners and cut out where the holes were for the screws.
Then I attached the seat to the chair again and it was finished – so simple!
I just love the details on back of the chair and I think the blue makes it look more regal. 😉
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Jen
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Amy W. says
How pretty! I’d love for you to link up to my Work it Wednesday linky party!!
xo, amy
http://theblissfulbee.com/work-it-wednesday-no-8/
Jen says
Thanks Amy- I linked it up!
Megin says
That blue is so yummy, Jen. I wonder if it’s due to the wax? It just looks so good!
Thanks for sharing ~ I’m visiting from your fb post.
~ Megin of VMG206
Shanna Gilbert says
I love all of the details on the chair! Great choices on the paint and fabric colors!
Irene says
I just love that color blue. It came out beautiful. Enjoy Irene
Therena says
Beautiful!! I love the color!
Rachel Jokerst says
I do love the color you chose for these chairs! So sophisticated!
Amy W. says
Just wanted to let you know you’ve been featured at this weeks Work it Wednesday!
xo, amy
http://theblissfulbee.com/work-it-wednesday-no-9/
Joyce says
Visiting from Southern State Of Mind and your chair make over is absolutely beautiful and amazing. I love the fabric you have chosen and I am a blue person too!
Happy Hugs,
jemma
Jen says
Yeay!! Thanks so much Amy! 🙂
Rachel Paxton says
Love it! The fabric reminds me a bit of the curtains in my kitchen. 🙂 Thanks for sharing at Give Me the Goods!
Rachel @ Maison de Pax
Joselyn @The DIY Spot says
Love the new color. Looks great with your fabric choice. I have a similar chair with similar legs patiently waiting for me in my garage. Hope you enjoyed yourself at Haven. I went last year and had a nice time.
Katie says
WOW…this chair is beautiful! I love it and want it! Great makeover, love the paint color and fabric. Thanks for sharing.
Katie @thecasualcraftlete.com
Jenna says
Cute! Love the color, and the name!
Beeutifulbydesign says
Wonderful! Love the blue and the fabric
Jen says
Thank you, Katie! So glad you stopped by. I love the blue too- I might have to find another project to use it on! 😉
Brenda Young says
Hi Jen,
Wow what a lovely shade of blue, wonderful fabric choice and I love the lines on this chair. You’ve got a great eye Garage Girl! Pinning and following across the boards!
Amber says
Feature’s are LIVE and you’re one of them!! I just love the blue of this chair!!
Feel free to come by my blog and grab a feature button!
Amber@ Dimples & Pig Tales
Jen says
Wahoo! Thanks so much Amber! 🙂
Eliesa @ Pinterest Addict says
Love that blue! When using a latex paint, why did you use wax on top? (was it a flat sample?)
Jen says
Thanks Eliesa! Honestly I had a bad experience with polyurethane a few months back so I’ve stuck to using clear wax lately unless I’m using spray paint. Yes the paint was one of the 4 oz. samples you can buy from the shelf at Lowe’s.
Danielle says
So pretty!
Cynthia Ann Jackson says
Love the blue! Great job.
Kathleen says
I should have known it was your chair when I clicked on it. It’s just beautiful. You are amazing. Love it.
Jen says
That’s so sweet- thank you Kathleen!
Kathryn Griffin @TheDedicatedHouse says
Jen, it’s gorgeous! You are one of the features at the Anything Blue Friday party at The Dedicated House. Pop on in and grab a feature button for your blog. Here is the link to this week’s party. http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com/2013/08/anything-blue-friday-week-22.html Hope to see you again at the blue soiree. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
Jen says
Thank you so much! I just stopped by and grabbed the button. 🙂
Meegan says
I love, love, love your chair makeover, Jen. The fabric is a perfect choice. Thanks for letting me feature your chair on I’ve Got The Monday Blues, oday 🙂
Make it a blue Monday.
Cindy says
Hi Jen, what a fabulous choice of color and fabric for this chair! I adore chair makeovers and this def ranks in my top faces 🙂 I’m a new follower….a brand new blogger too – I’d love it if you’d check my blog out and follow 🙂
Cindy says
*faves*
Paula@SweetPea says
I love the color of blue paint that you used and the chair’s fabric coordinates perfectly. Thanks so much for sharing with this week’s Throwback Thursday party!
Al says
Beautiful! I love the colour blue with the lines of the chair.
Alli says
It’s hard to believe that you transformed that ugly chair into such a thing of beauty! I love everything about it. And the fabric is gorgeous. Your work is amazing.
Vivian says
Love the chair and the color you picked! I invite you to participate in my linky party and blog hop on thursdays. Hope to see you there! http://www.thefamilyfunspot.com/2013/11/bloggers-unidas-1.html Have a lovely day!
Carolyn Smith says
I love the intensity of that color!! Great job, Jen!
Sharon says
LOVE this fabric!!!
Liz says
It’s beautiful! Awesome job! Did you have to sand it? Is it creamy looking because of the latex paint or the clear wax? I looooovvvve it!
Tammy says
Lovely work! Curious to know what type of brushes doe you find work best on furniture with satin paint. I have a project on tap and I’m not happy with a bristle brush and chalk paint combo.
If I use satin on something ornate like you did, what do you recommend for a brush?
I’m like you – I like the was finish too!!
Thanks 🙂