As most of you know I have been re-doing my husband's new office at work. I painted a French Provincial table for his conference room, but have been looking for chairs for awhile. I found 4 that I thought would be good for the office and were in my price range (cheap - this is all a donation since my husband is an administrator at a public school).
Before:
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| The wood actual looks nicer in the photo then in real life-dark brown and ugly.
Now I hate painting chairs and was not looking forward to transforming these, but I bit the bullet and got to work. First I spray painted them grey and then painted them with home-made chalk paint. The spray paint made for fewer coats of paint. After the paint dried I upholstered them in ticking fabric and sealed them with hemp oil. I am happy with them and I hope my husband is too!
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I now need to find 2 more chairs and I am finished with the conference room!
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I think they look great! I love the grey! What is the shield? What does that represent? Love it too. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteThank you Patty-the shield is an antique flag holder from France. On flag day you put little flags in the holes in the back and hang on your door or where ever. I just love it and I bought it with my French friend.
DeleteThe ticking fabric is perfect with your paint color! Here's to finding two more.
ReplyDeleteBrenda
Thank you Brenda-I love ticking and I should be able to find a pair of chairs pretty easily. I have been looking for 6 but 4 will do for now.
Deletewow, die stühle sehen jetzt einzigartig aus!!!!! liebe grüße von angie aus deutschland
ReplyDeleteThank you Angie-I love the chairs and my husband is lucky!
DeleteYou have made a fantastic transformation! These chairs look really great. I have started following your blog because I really connect with your style.
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Best,
Michelle
Thank you Michelle-I love followers and I checked out your blog-!!
DeleteI just love ticking, it reminds me of the old pillows I had as a girl. Oh dear, just gave away my age. LOL
ReplyDelete((HUGS)) Joanne
Thank you Joanne-I love ticking too!
DeleteWow, now that is a makeover! Great find and I love the ticking with the grey paint!
ReplyDeleteThank you Suzanne-4 chairs down and I need to find al least 2 more but possible 4 more!
DeleteLove the ticking fabric, a perfect choice! I know you'll have your radar on and will find a few more chairs soon. Thanks Darrielle for sharing at VIP!
ReplyDeleteThank you Betsy-my junk radar is always on and that is why I have soooo much stuff! Ha ha
DeleteLove the color and the fabric! They look gorgeous!! I would love if you would share this post at my blog party, "Celebrate It"! It's all about how we celebrate our everyday lives!
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Hope to see you there!
Thank you Teri-I will pop over and share-thanks for the invite!
DeleteYour chair makeover turned out amazing. Love the color of paint you used also!
ReplyDeleteThank you Robin-my husband took them into his office today!
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