Got this chair on a little trip to the Goodwill. I lived the lines and carvings so much I had to get it. I really never painted a chair before but thought it couldn't be to hard.
I have to say I learned a couple of things. First of all I thought because they are fairly small that they would be fast and easy..... um....NO.....
Too many pieces. Reminds me of painting molding it goes on and on and on.
The other thing I learned is how a color can change when you use stain and glaze. I started out with a light blue and ended up with a little more green. It didn't really matter this time because there was no specific reason for the color, but I did learn something!
This is what I started with
There was one area that needed work, the footrail was chewed by a dog.
So I got some wood putty and worked on it. The glory of distressing is nothing has to be perfect! People want it to look beat up. Lets face it they have taken chains to beat furniture and knives to scratch it up a little ole dog just gives it some texture lol.
After filling and sanding I painted it with a skyward blue. Pretty color I will use again!
It was way to windy so I had to work on it inside.
Isn't that color pretty? Yeah well say goodbye to it! I started glazing to bring out the details and began to stain it.
I sanded to give it a more worn out look. Then I reupholstered the chair pad in a pretty fabric.
This wasn't the intended fabric because of the color change but all in all I like the way it came out!
This is the before picture
This is the after.....
It was a fun project for the weekend and another piece of furniture is marked off my list!
41 comments:
When you said blue I thought...no way but I love it...it is perfect..great vision! Dianntha
That is gorgeous girl. I saw a chair similar to that at our goodwill. The problem is I have no where to put one. I love it.
Thanks for sharing with my newbie party.
http://debbie-debbiedoos.blogspot.com/
That is totally fabulous work!! You did a great job on that chair. It needed your help!! I like the fabric too!!
xxDaniella
Really great job on the chair. Love it.
I LOVE it! I have a huge kitchen table and the chairs we bought are very "chinzy" and light. What I really want to do is scour the thrifts and consignments and find different chairs and paint them black. Mix and match... Your chair is beautiful and love the fabric you picked!
Sue
I LOVE your chair!! I am jealous you found such a good thing at Goodwill!! I feel like I am ALWAYS looking!! I am your newest follower!! Thanks for stopping by my blog!! I cannot wait to see what you come up with next!! Awesome work!
Super nice job!!! I like the color and fabric combination!!!
Great chair!!!
aahaa..what a smart idea..you are a talented lady..keep it up..
Gorgeous! I love any armchair!
Love it! Love the fabric you used too.
That is such a great redo! Could I ask what sort of paint and glaze you used? I'm getting the painted furniture bug in the worst way!
I love the redo! I adore painted furniture.
Dee
I love everything about it! Very, very nice! Thanks for stoppingby. I am your newest follower!
WONDERFUL job. I wish I had your talent for paint. Thank you for your sweet comments as well. And thanks for posting on homemaker on a dime. www.project-purple.blogspot.com
You did an amazing job! The finish looks flawless...the blue was a wonderful choice. Beautiful-you're very talented.
Ann-Marie
wow great makeover - thanks for your fabulous comment on my blog - made me chuckle - good luck with the draw! Scarlett x
Hi thanks for stopping by my blog cos now I get to see your lovely blog :) Your chair looks fab, you've done a great job!
Bee happy x
Have a delicious day!
What a sweet chair and you did such a great job on it. Thanks for sharing.
~ ~Ahrisha~ ~
Sorry-I misspelled your name on my other comment! All of your projects turn out so beautiful. I may attempt a piece of furniture soon.
Love the paint color and the fabric! Your chair is lovely!
OMGoodness her new color and fabric really rocks...thanks for sharing her at NTT!
Blessings,
Linda
What a beautiful chair! Love the fabric!
What a GREAT job and beautiful transformation. Great choice of fabric on the seat. Newest follower.
Cindy
Love the color and fabric you used. You did a great job with the transformation, well done!
Wow - I love the chair !! i´m dealing with one of those projects that you start out all enthusiastic but now it´s just sitting there haha - but I hope it will turn out as nice as yours in the end :D
that looks adorable! the fabric you chose is sooo pretty!
Awesome job. The fabric is gorgeous and you did an excellent paint job!
xoxo,
Kim
I love it and the glazing is just right. When I glaze it somehow appears dirty. ♥olive
I love the colors you used and the glaze and distressing was perfect. The fabric is just gorgeous! You really did an amazing job!
Lacy
That chair turned out fabulous, I LOVE IT!! And love the material for the seat. Martina
This is such a wonderful chair and you just made it prettier. I love the color and the seat fabric. Thanks for joining my Open House party.
Hugs,
Sherry
Beautiful !! Love the color and the glaze effect is fabulous. Awesome fabric, too !! *Becca*
Cute chair re-do! Thanks for sharing this at the Creative Bloggers' Party & Hop.
That turned out beautifully. I love the lines of the chair and your paint treatment made them really stand out.
Love it! Vanna
I love the color! What color glaze did you use? Was it more than one color?
I can't keep up with you ladies, nice job on the chair and great fabric choice, now its onto the next can't wait to see it.
So pretty! What a great transformation. Love the fabric.
I totally love this...and the fabric is to perfect for it! Love it...and the technique! Great inspiration for me to get back to a pair of chairs I'm working on...and now that I'm headed to the paint store for stir sticks...I might just have to change the color of them...geez...more work...lol! Although your technique is beautiful...I'll put on some coffee and come on over girl and work on my chairs...giggle! REALLY...your blog is adorable!
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