It’s Themed Furniture Makeover Day! This month we chose “Numbers” as the theme. I had several ideas running through my mind for this project, but when I saw this fabric at Hobby Lobby it was love at first sight – good thing there are numbers on it. 😉 After you’ve finished reading about my chair makeover, be sure to visit my friends’ projects at the end of this page! See all the previous TFMD projects HERE.
You may remember me showing you this chair a while ago in my treasure hunting post:
It was brown with a really boring seat. After finding the lovely bird fabric I decided the chair should be lighter, so first I painted two coats of Valspar Wool Coat from an old sample can. (Light brown/gray color, also pretty boring! See it below.)
I ended up dry brushing Old Ochre Chalk Paint® all over it several times, which gives it a softer/beachy look. Learn more about the dry brushing technique HERE. Then I finished it off with Annie Sloan clear wax.
I recovered the seat in this fabulous linen-like fabric with pretty birds and vintage-looking script. Read advice about how to do any kind of chair makeover HERE.
I thought it was only fitting to bring the birds outside to their natural environment.
Here’s a closeup of the seat, where you can see plenty of NUMBERS. 😉 (Kind of a stretch for this month’s theme, but they’re there!)
And here are some closeups of some of the dry brushed areas. So subtle and pretty!
Thanks for joining me for Themed Furniture Makeover Day!
I wonder what next month’s theme will be…. ??
Jen
dria says
Wow this came out awesome! I love the style of this chair, the colors and of course that fabric is right up my alley! You did a fantastic job on this!
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Angie @ Postcards from the Ridge says
I really like that fabric, Jen! The chair looks amazing.
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Nancy @ Artsy Chicks Rule says
So pretty Jen!! LOVE the fabric! So much fun seeing everyone’s “number” ideas!!
Nancy
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Marie@the interior frugalista says
Wow Jen I absolutely love your chair – that fabric is fabulous! I don’t have any numbered pieces to share but I’m sure enjoying the ones that have linked up so far.
Therese @ Fresh Idea Studio says
Oh my gosh Jen! The Old Ochre really makes all the beautiful details of the chair pop! And the fabric is the perfect choice. Love it! Happy numbered themed furniture day 😉
cheers
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Christy@Confessions of a Serial Do-it-Yourselfer says
Beautiful, Jen!! I love that fabric! XO
Jeanette says
Jen, I love everything you do and this one is over the top. That fabric is stunning and the painting on the chair is awesome. Beautiful job. Fun tour! ~Jeanette
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Paula@SweetPea says
That fabric is so pretty! I hope you bought enough to use for some other projects.
I love the color you chose for this chair and the fabric coordinates perfectly. I’ll bet it sells quickly in your shop.
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Shanna Gilbert says
This turned out so pretty Jen! I love all of the carving of the chair and I think the dry brushing was the perfect touch! Great job!
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Michelle says
Jen, that fabric is charming. That chair is now beautiful.
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Rose L. says
LOVE THE MAKEOVER–MUCH IMPROVED!
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Daune | Cottage in the Oaks says
Jen…..love the makeover! It was great meeting you at Haven this month! =) Many blessings….xoxoxoxoxo
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Leslie @ House on the Way says
Great makeover! Love the fabric.
Christy @ Our Southern Home says
Jen,
This chair has beautiful lines!!! I just love how it turned out! What a find in that fabric! ~Christy
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Wendi @ H2OBungalow says
Jen, You have vision! Tha’ts such a versatile chair now and I wouldn’t have given it a second glance! Hhhmmn now I’ll have to start looking at these type of chairs too!
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Jann says
Hi Jen, I wonder if you could email me re the Hobby Lobby fabric? I need your help. Thank you! Jann
Jessi at Yankee Belle Home says
Gorgeous transformation! You’d never guess it was the same chair. The paint and fabric you chose complement each other so nicely. I really adore that bird print! Happy to have found you via Rhoda’s blog.
Jen says
Jessi, thank you so much for the compliment and for stopping by! 🙂