Transform It: Thrift Store Chair

I like a savings and a challenge and this Transform It was a challenge. I took a thrift store chair covered in what looked like bad red burlap into something less office looking.

I have never recovered a chair where it involved the back of the chair. I have recovered dining room seats which is definitely not the same thing as what I learned with this project. Which was the point. I wanted to walk away having learned a thing or two -- more than how to not get my finger scratched by sharp staples.

BEFORE--not sure why my picture wants to be sideways but whatever
Learning along the way....

After removing the fabric, I sanded and painted the wood. I then distressed it (to my parents dismay) and then used a printed cotton to cover the back and cushion. I added a fun black trim just because I liked it:)

I added the chair to the booth and it has already sold!

QUESTION: What new technique have you tried lately?

9 comments:

Memories for Life said...

Wow...total transformation! It looks great and congrats on the sale!

Duni said...

I love it, Erika! This style is right up my street :) The fabric and black trim are gorgeous!
You're a natural at restoring furniture :)

BeadedTail said...

It turned out beautiful Erika! Great job and congrats on the sale!

Splendid Little Stars said...

What a great chair! truly transformed! The black trim is such a great finishing touch!

Linda E. Pruitt said...

Really cute! I'm not surprised it sold!

storybeader said...

congrats. on selling the chair! You're really finding great furniture to reuse! Good for you! {:-D

SarahBeth said...

Love that fabric! And congrats on it selling so quickly!

Eyelah said...

nice look! I definitely like what you did to it than what it was before.

AntiquityTravelers said...

what a great make over on the chair!