Minty Fresh Armchair Makeover
I was walking around the ReStore last week looking for a lamp for a future project idea, and I saw a rather sad looking chair that was desperately calling to me for help. I liked the shape and the cushion was comfy so I answered the call and took it home with me. They wanted $10. for it, but I bargained it down to $5 because it needed a lot of work.
I’ve redone a few chairs in my time, but this one had gouges in it here and there… especially on the legs, and all the arms and legs were a little shaky. It had a few screws loose (ha! my kind of chair), and a few missing. I wondered what the heck was done to it. Poor thing!
Here’s a peek at the after.
Here’s what it looked like when it came home with me.
I removed the fabric (bye, bye tired teddies) and gave all the gouged areas a good sanding, just enough to make it presentable. I filled whatever spots needed it with wood filler, let it dry, and then sanded again.
I primed it with Benjamin Moore Fresh Start Primer and gave it 2 coats of SICO Mint Cocktail.
I recovered the seat with some fabric that I had on hand. To see a tutorial of how to do this, please see my kitchen chairs makeover here.
And that’s it.
Here’s the before again.
And here’s my new minty fresh armchair.
This looks excellent. I love the colour and material you chose too!
Thanks! Can you tell I really love colour? lol. Thanks so much for visiting!
What a great makeover!! I'd love for you to link this up to Do Something Crafty Friday: http://seevanessacraft.com/2012/10/do-something-crafty-60/
Thanks Vanessa! I'll be over to check it out. Thanks for the invite!
That is an UNBELIEVABLE transformation. I love that you saved this chair and turned her into a stunner. Great job!
Thank you so much Amy! I just can't stop rescuing things. Thanks so much for stopping by.
I love the way you painted it!!! Well done!
Thanks very much! I appreciate your comments. Thanks so much for visiting.
It's a very happy color now!
Thanks JoAnn! I do love color!
Wow, your chair looks amazing! I love the color. Thank you so much for sharing again this week at A Bouquet of Talent. Always so happy to have you share. 🙂
Thanks so much Kathy! Always a pleasure to join such a fun party!
Great shade of green! I did a chair in this shade a few months ago and I love it! I love the fabric you chose too! I'm a new GFC follower!
Thanks for joining the fun at Keep Calm and Link Up! Make sure to come back next Friday to see if you were featured!
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Thanks you so much Barbara! I'll be by to check it out. I really appreciate you stopping by, and following.
Love this chair…such a cheery color! I'm a big fan of our ReStore too…such great stuff to work with!
Thanks so much Nadine! I'm really loving greens lately. Thanks for stopping by!
This turned out so cute! I love it! The green is so fun, and the fabric. Maybe I will get up the nerve to do the two chairs I have, they need a makeover, and I have been putting them off.
I am your newest follower!
Thanks you so much Mindi! I know exactly what you mean. I have a desk that I've had primed for ages, but I just can't decide what to do with it. Someday soon I hope. Thanks so much for following. It's so great to have you along.
This just made me happy. So fun. So I HAD to feature it tonight on this week's Motivated Monday at BeColorful.
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Thanks you so much for the feature! It's such a treat. I am a girl who loves colour, and I enjoy linking up to your party. Thanks so much for hosting.
Wow-you've got great vision! This turned out great! I'm your newest follower, and hope you'll stop by and say hi 🙂
Susan
Thanks so much Susan! It's so great to have you along. I really appreciate you following. I'll definitely be popping by for a visit!