Wednesday, October 8, 2014

4 Grey Chairs with Ticking




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:
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! 















18 comments:

  1. I think they look great! I love the grey! What is the shield? What does that represent? Love it too. Blessings!

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    1. Thank 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.

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  2. The ticking fabric is perfect with your paint color! Here's to finding two more.
    Brenda

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    1. 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.

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  3. wow, die stühle sehen jetzt einzigartig aus!!!!! liebe grüße von angie aus deutschland

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    1. Thank you Angie-I love the chairs and my husband is lucky!

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  4. You have made a fantastic transformation! These chairs look really great. I have started following your blog because I really connect with your style.
    I would like to invite you and your readers to visit (& follow) my blog at simplysantabarbara.blogspot.com
    Best,
    Michelle

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    1. Thank you Michelle-I love followers and I checked out your blog-!!

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  5. I just love ticking, it reminds me of the old pillows I had as a girl. Oh dear, just gave away my age. LOL
    ((HUGS)) Joanne

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  6. Wow, now that is a makeover! Great find and I love the ticking with the grey paint!

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    1. Thank you Suzanne-4 chairs down and I need to find al least 2 more but possible 4 more!

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  7. Love 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!

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    1. Thank you Betsy-my junk radar is always on and that is why I have soooo much stuff! Ha ha

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  8. Love 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!
    http://thefreshmancook.blogspot.com/2014/10/celebrate-it-blog-party-12.html
    Hope to see you there!

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    1. Thank you Teri-I will pop over and share-thanks for the invite!

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  9. Your chair makeover turned out amazing. Love the color of paint you used also!

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  10. Thank you Robin-my husband took them into his office today!

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