One of our favorite things to find in our inbox is a reader project, especially one that turns out as well as this one. Jump below for the "after" from Swanygirl:
One of our favorite things to find in our inbox is a reader project, especially one that turns out as well as this one. Jump below for the "after" from Swanygirl:
Dear AT,
A couple of weeks ago I found myself going to thrift stores in search of old, retro lamps to update and re-shade if needed. Instead, I stumbled across this chair which I ended up purchasing for the low, low price of $10.
The fabric on the seat cushion is something I have had in my possession for about a year now, and have been dying to find a 'project' to use it on. Then along came that chair and I knew....a match made in heaven! All I needed was the paint.
The pictures enclosed are of the beautiful, if I do say so myself, transformation that the chair took. It went from Beast to Beauty! The Beast, being the brown, bland, 'Before' version of the chair and The Beauty, being the black with retro fabric, 'After' version.
I'm very excited about it, was pleasantly surprised with the outcome and wanted to share my chair re-do with you!
Sincerely,
swanygirl74 (AT screen name)
Amazing transformation - Thanks to Swanygirl74 for sharing!
Wow! I'm impressed.
view Jezebella's profile
love it, nice job.
view Enamorada's profile
this gives me new vigor to go refinish the high bar chairs in my kitchen!
view closertotheocean's profile
Wow!
view bepsf's profile
beautiful!
view *michelle*'s profile
Really awesome!!! I'm looking for a second hand chair that can be revamped and I know it is a matter of time...This really inspired me to keep searching.
view danze's profile
Wow, well done! And the background looks better too!
view plain jane's profile
Wow, that's amazing. I've been looking for a chair to refinish too, but I don't think I have the vision to see which chairs have potential.
view jooly's profile
that turned out awesome! Nice job.
view goldfixe's profile
Wow. Stunning.
I would not have seen the after in the before! Beautiful!
view clickchick's profile
Love it!
view twenty twenty-one's profile
Love the re-do! It seems like the trick is looking for sturdy pieces and shapes/styles that aren't too dated. And then overlooking the ugly finishes and fabric.
Great fabric!
view AmberM's profile
sweet..
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