Mekenzie was dreaming of the Restoration Hardware Versailles chair for her basement but at almost $2400 it was out of her price range. Like a true DIYer, Mekenzie decided to mock up her own version of the chair using this tiki chair as a base…
The first step in Mekenzie's makeover was applying a custom blended gray paint over the chair's original finish. After the paint had dried, Mekenzie used hot glue to "upholster" the chair, using batting to fluff up the fabric a bit. She continued with the "upholstering" until the wicker portions of the chair were covered ... and the chair started to take on the characteristics of the Versailles chair she loved so much. After upholstering the chair, Mekenzie used nail-head trim strips around the top of the chair to finish it off.
Of course, Mekenzie's version isn't exactly like the original but it's a fairly close facsimile for a fraction of the cost.
See more details on this project over on Mekeznie's blog — Interiors By Kenz: Ultimate Chair Makeover Reveal.
Images: Interiors By Kenz
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Clever!
I know how tough it is to reupholster a piece of furniture. Although not a style or finishing I would lean towards, I admire the work put into this so Kudos to you.
if the original was not provided as explanation, this hack would make no sense; now we at least know the vision.
this is pretty cool actually, just the fact that you were able to see anything else in that chair is impressive and I am right with you on seeing things fr what they COULD be. I honestly hated the original but I don't mind this one it looks modern and nice. Might not be the one your lusting after but it still looks cool. well done.
Great blog! The chair shows such creativity.
Wow, I had no idea this was going to be featured! The biggest thing for me on this project was proving to my friends (who made fun of me for buying such an ugly chair at the thrift store) that I really could transform it and give it new life.
Make sure to check it out in it's environment. It lives in our basement family room and is known as "The Bossy Chair."
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