Friday, October 30, 2009

Thrift Store Chair-Before and After!

I am so excited to share my newest project! I found this chair at our local thrift store the other day for $25.00. I snatched it up and ran to the register - with my 28 lb child on my other arm. I am sure I looked like a lunatic in the store, but I was so excited to find it because I knew I could make it beautiful! Here it is before...

I brought it right home, took the cushion off, lightly sanded it, and spray painted it with Rustoleum American Accents Heirloom White. It took about three light coats of paint.

I had to order fabric online, so I patiently (not really) waited for a few days for my fabric to get in. I found a GORGEOUS yard of Anna Maria Horner fabric on Etsy for $9.25. I absolutely love this fabric!! I am excited about incorporating all of the colors in this fabric in our new house!

I took off the old, nasty cushion and padding and replaced it with a much fuller cushion and stapled on my new fabric.

Here is the after... Sorry for the horrible pics ahead of time! We have had rainy, gray days and so I had to use the flash and I am too impatient to wait for the sun to come out -which could be later this week :(


I love the details on this chair and the fabric is PERFECT!! I HEART this chair!! Can't you tell?!


I am linking this project to DIY Day at A Soft Place to Land, Furniture Feature Friday at Mustard Seed Creations, Reinvented's Trash to Treasure Tuesday , Metamorphosis Monday at Between Naps on the Porch and on Thrifty Decor Chick's Before and After Party...check them out!

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34 comments:

  1. LeslieNovember 2, 2009 at 9:25 AM

    Gorgeous!! Love the fabric. What a great job!

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  2. Ldy ~~ DyNovember 2, 2009 at 11:14 AM

    I love the new look! The chair is great...I love the lines. That fabric fits it perfectly!

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  3. dee deeNovember 2, 2009 at 1:08 PM

    Wonderful find! Love the pattern on the fabric, it adds so much fun to this chair! Excellent job... thanks for sharing...
    Dee Dee

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  4. Maryann @ Domestically-SpeakingNovember 2, 2009 at 2:43 PM

    Great redo & the fabric is so fun and colorful.

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  5. Natasha in OzNovember 2, 2009 at 2:43 PM

    Wow, you have really transformed that chair into a piece of art! I can't beleive you found it for only $25...you must have a really good eye!
    Can't wait to see what you transform next time-am signing up to follow!
    Best wishes, NM.

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  6. SkinnyMegNovember 2, 2009 at 2:58 PM

    wow turned out so good! lovin' the fabric!

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  7. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsNovember 2, 2009 at 3:39 PM

    Love it! Great makeover and the fabric is really pretty!

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  8. HattieNovember 2, 2009 at 7:13 PM

    That is beautiful! I love the new look!

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  9. MandyNovember 2, 2009 at 8:02 PM

    Very pretty! Great re-do!!!

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  10. JaneNovember 2, 2009 at 8:41 PM

    Completely fresh!

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  11. CarlaNovember 2, 2009 at 10:27 PM

    Gorgeous! just so much gorgeous!!

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  12. MichelleNovember 3, 2009 at 5:52 AM

    Ha ha. I love the running to the register with your 28lb child (been there..lol). Looks great. Love the fabric choice.

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  13. DeeAnnaNovember 3, 2009 at 7:19 AM

    Very cute! I love the fabric. That can make 3 days seem like an eternity!

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  14. CarolynNovember 3, 2009 at 8:25 AM

    Looks brand new!

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  15. RoeshelNovember 3, 2009 at 2:55 PM

    Great job! It's beautiful!

    Roeshel

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  16. JoanNovember 3, 2009 at 3:40 PM

    Beautiful job!

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  17. AnonymousNovember 3, 2009 at 5:30 PM

    I love the chair and LOVE the transformation! Great job. The fabric is awesome.

    pk @ Room Remix

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  18. UnknownNovember 3, 2009 at 6:04 PM

    that fabric is fabulous!!! Great makeover, I looove it. Thanks for linking up!

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  19. Cara@TheSheetBoutiqueNovember 3, 2009 at 6:42 PM

    Wowza! This baby is a beauty! Nice job.

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  20. Katherine @ Grass StainsNovember 3, 2009 at 9:26 PM

    I am in love with the fabric, too! Wonderful job. The chair is completely updated and looks fantastic!

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  21. Jill@Barnes YardNovember 4, 2009 at 9:52 AM

    Oh, looks great!

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  22. ~ ~ Ahrisha ~ ~November 4, 2009 at 2:31 PM

    Your chair looks great. I love your choice of fabric. Isn't it a great feeling to get such a wonderful bargain?

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  23. StefanieNovember 4, 2009 at 6:41 PM

    I finished your banner! You can get it at my blog here: http://www.morethanahouse.blogspot.com

    I hope you like it. Let me know if there are any changes you want or if you need help installing it on your blog.

    Enjoy!!

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  24. carlotta cisternasNovember 4, 2009 at 7:51 PM

    I LOVE it!! The white really makes the fabric pop...

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  25. happileahNovember 6, 2009 at 5:21 AM

    Great job, I love the fabric!!

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  26. Sarah @ Hennessey HouseNovember 6, 2009 at 7:57 AM

    wait, listen.... do you hear that? it is the sound of me swooning over this chair makeover. stunning! love the lines of the back of that piece... :)

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  27. ClaudiaNovember 6, 2009 at 11:51 AM

    You did an absolutely fabulous job on that chair! I love Anna Maria Horner's fabric, too! It looks great on your chair.

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  28. Miss Mustard SeedNovember 8, 2009 at 11:15 AM

    That chair has an amazing shape. You were right to carry it in one arm and your kid in another. (I've been there before!) The fabric you chose really makes it pop. Great transformation and thanks for sharing it on FFF.

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  29. K@The Thrifty TeacherNovember 8, 2009 at 7:37 PM

    Your makeover turned out great!

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  30. Donna @ Mudpies & MemoriesNovember 17, 2009 at 11:12 AM

    I love that Anna Maria Horner fabric! It complements the chair's paint job perfectly.

    Oh, and I found your blog through A Soft Place to Land. I love when I come across other Carolina girls with crafty blogs!

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  31. Free Art PrintablesNovember 20, 2009 at 6:36 AM

    Love it! It looks so modern now!

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  32. Nessa DeeNovember 20, 2009 at 10:48 AM

    Gorgeous!

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  33. mkelton24November 25, 2009 at 8:17 PM

    What a cute chair. I love this fabric. Don't you just love Anna! What color did you use in painting the chair. Did you spary is or brush it. I am actually thinking of doing this to my dinning room chairs! My table and chairs are very traditional. I was thinking of painting the chairs to living up the livingroom.
    www.thekeltonscozycottage.blogspot.com

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  34. SaraDecember 4, 2009 at 4:04 PM

    I spray painted it with Rustoleum American Accents Heirloom White. It was a super easy project!

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