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Before and After: Revitalized Chair

7-2-chair1.jpgSometimes furniture needs a little pick-me-up - that was certainly the case of this chair. While still in great shape structurally, it was looking pretty tired and dated. Click below the jump to see the after.

 
 
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While we were initially planning on painting it, it turned out that all it needed was a new cushion. We love the way that the stripes go with the criss-cross of the wicker, the structure that the piped edges bring, and the fact that the new cushion is thick and firm - making it not just prettier but also much more comfortable.

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Nice job! I like it better without the back cushion too.

posted by wig3000 on July 2nd 2008 at 3:20pm
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Nice! Had to scroll back to see, that it really was the same chair! Where was the pillow made? Or is it DIY?

posted by Lilli K. on July 2nd 2008 at 3:37pm
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Much better.

posted by simplystage on July 2nd 2008 at 4:24pm
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very attractive now.

posted by sassydo on July 2nd 2008 at 5:03pm
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looks shape

posted by LaDonnaNichole on July 2nd 2008 at 5:08pm
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Now, that is a transformation! Love it.

posted by Seaside on July 2nd 2008 at 7:24pm
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lovely color choice

posted by paeonia on July 2nd 2008 at 7:54pm
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Beautiful!

posted by HeatherAB on July 3rd 2008 at 4:01am
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Well done you

posted by bobbin on July 3rd 2008 at 4:38am
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i am glad you didn't paint it, it would have been a pity in this case. lovely chair now!

posted by maike on July 3rd 2008 at 6:34am
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wow what a difference. great choice of fabric!!

posted by animalhouze on July 3rd 2008 at 8:51am
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Amazing! It came back to life!

posted by danze on July 4th 2008 at 8:52am
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