Hi friend, it’s Themed Furniture Makeover Day! This month my blogging friends and I are sharing chair makeovers.
Personally I like chair makeovers like this one because they can be pretty quick as long as there aren’t many repairs that have to be done. Here’s the Before:
I’ve been so excited to use this grain sack fabric that I got on sale from Farmhouse Wares about a month ago. Also I had the perfect blue in my stash from a Valspar Lowe’s paint sample – it’s called Indigo Cloth.
Paint, new fabric, clear wax – and we have a whole new look.
(You can read my in-depth tutorial HERE for how to do almost any kind of chair makeover.)
I just love the design on the back of the chair and I think it really pops now!
I distressed the wood a little – it peeks through beautifully.
And here’s a handy before/after comparison for your enjoyment:
And yep, I totally did a French grain sack table makeover for last month’s TFMD. I have a new crush on grain sack. 🙂
Now head over to my friends’ awesome chair makeovers below and be inspired!
Jen
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Larissa ~ Prodigal Pieces
February 19, 2015 at 5:32 am (4 years ago)Ooh, you’re talkin’ now with that grain sack, Jen! I love that blue and the intricate woodwork. Great job!
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Paula@SweetPea
February 19, 2015 at 5:45 am (4 years ago)You gave this chair the perfect makeover. I love the blue color you chose and how some of the wood tone peeks out from underneath the paint. The grain sack seat coordinates perfectly with your paint choice. This one is going to sell quickly in your shop!
How did you not get paint into the carving on the back of the seat? I like that look and when I find a similar piece would like to replicate your technique.
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Therese @ Fresh Idea Studio
February 19, 2015 at 7:13 am (4 years ago)Awesome transformation Jen! I love how you roughed up that beautiful blue to play up the details and the grain sack fabric is like the cherry on top.
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Angie @ Postcards from the Ridge
February 19, 2015 at 7:16 am (4 years ago)Beautiful chair and great makeover Jen. I love the blue and that grainsack fabric is awesome. The details in the chair are amazing.
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Debbie
February 19, 2015 at 7:59 am (4 years ago)It’s Blue-ti-ful! Love every inch of it!
Debbie
Breanna
February 19, 2015 at 8:29 am (4 years ago)I’m in love with this Jen! The blue is absolutely perfect and I love the detail of the wood on the back. Awesome job!!
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Melody
February 19, 2015 at 8:56 am (4 years ago)This is exactly that little chair needed to bring it back to life! Beautiful choice of color (one of my favs) and the fabric is perfect. Great job Jen!
Christy@Confessions of a Serial Do-it-Yourselfer
February 19, 2015 at 9:11 am (4 years ago)Wow, what a little paint and fabric can do! Beautiful makeover, Jen!
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Heather @ Viral Upcycle
February 19, 2015 at 9:41 am (4 years ago)Hi stopping by from Confessions.. I really love your makeover. The blue is beautiful and coordinates well with the grain sack fabric. It’s a stunning little chair.
Nancy @ Artsy Chicks Rule
February 19, 2015 at 10:23 am (4 years ago)I’m always a sucker for that shade of blue!! Its beautiful…and I love the cloth seat!!
Great job!!
Nancy
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Karin Chudy (ART IS BEAUTY)
February 19, 2015 at 12:07 pm (4 years ago)I am in LOVE with that blue color. Its so GORGEOUS!!
Love the transformation.
Hugs,
Karin
Meegan
February 19, 2015 at 12:41 pm (4 years ago)You KNOW how much I love blue! This looks fabulous. The grainsack stripe adds just the right touch.
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Jolinda lampo
February 19, 2015 at 2:29 pm (4 years ago)it is so beautiful. What did you do to keep the paint out of the carved design? I did not see it in the tutorials.
Thanks for sharing.
Hope WillIams
February 19, 2015 at 2:41 pm (4 years ago)WOW! Simply stunning! Love it finial to feet! ;-). (I know there’s no final!).
Christy @ Our Southern Home
February 19, 2015 at 5:24 pm (4 years ago)Gosh I just love grain sack stripes! Your chair is spot on gorgeous!!! Well done, friend!
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Gilly @ colour saturated life
February 19, 2015 at 6:17 pm (4 years ago)This is the most stunning makeover! I love the blue and the details in the back of the chair!
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Kathy @petticoatjunktion
February 19, 2015 at 8:34 pm (4 years ago)This is so pretty Jen. I love the color and the fabric is a perfect match. You know I love the distressing too!
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Wendi @ H2OBungalow
February 20, 2015 at 5:53 am (4 years ago)Love the color and the chair! Nice makeover, the blue on the detail of the chair back is a winner too!
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Rita
February 20, 2015 at 1:29 pm (4 years ago)Beautiful! I love the paint colour and details!
Jeanette
February 23, 2015 at 9:44 am (4 years ago)Jen, you took a chair most people would past over and turned it into perfection! We don’t have much blue in our home, but that blue chair would work in any room we have. Great job. Jeanette
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