Sunday, August 29, 2010

The Process and the Reveal



A couple weeks ago I showed you this chair.



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We sanded the chair just enough to buff it up, and primered it.



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Then, we painted the chair black.




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An we recovered the cushion on the seat. This chair is awesome! Too bad I had told my daughter she could have it. Just kidding!



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So, what do you think?

190 comments:

Jennifer C. Valerie said...

Looks beautiful. That was an awesome job. Thanks for stopping by my blog today. :)

Unknown said...

Great job! Looks like a completely different chair! Thanks for stopping by my blog! I'm a new follower!

Crystal Escobar said...

Wow! That is AMAZING! I love it! I'm a new follower now :)

Andrea said...

The chair looks so pretty! I tried to recover some chairs once. It didn't look like that! :(

leigh hewett said...

Stunning! You've got some talent there!

Karen and Gerard said...

Looks great! I never did anything like this--my dad was the one who reupholstered chairs.

Thanks for stopping by!

RainSplats said...

Beautiful! How long did it take?

Kris said...

WOW!! I love to go to yard sales. You'd be a perfect buddy to have to fix up all those great finds I have to pass up! See you over at SITS!!

Elaine said...

Wow! The chair is gorgeous now! I've got 4 dining chairs I bought a few months ago that I want to re-do in black but I just can't seem to make the time for it.....this makes me want to get to it! :) Love the fabric!

extreme personal measures said...

The chair took just an afternoon! Glad you liked it :)

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous! You did a great job! :)

tristan said...

Saweet! You did a great job!

Mommie Daze said...

Wow! Fantastic job! I have whole set of chairs that need a facelift. Want to come over?

Putting the FUN in DysFUNctional said...

I love it! I don't think I'd have seen the potential in the original chair but you did and now it looks awesome!

Debra said...

You can't have my chair, I LOVE IT! And my awesome fabric choice. ;D hehe THANKS MOMMY!

Chelle said...

Fabulous job! Love the new look you gave it.

Missy said...

Wow. What a difference. It's a beautiful chair.

Thanks for stopping by my blog from SITS.

Rachel Cotterill said...

I love your projects - fabulous! :D

Melissa aka Equidae said...

wow that really came looking nice :) thanks for passing by my blog!

Adrienne said...

I wish I had the patience to do this. The chair looks brand new.

Thanks for the visit

Vivianne's Vista said...

The chsir looks amazing! I wish I could do that also.

Mandy P said...

Holy cow, I love it! I so have the DIY bug in my genes, but not the talent. Love this...I'm going to check out more...=)

Unknown said...

What a transformation! The 'after' chair looks great! Good job!

Sarah

http://sarahcasm.ca

Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions said...

It came out great! I love it in the black!

Veronica said...

Wow, impressive! I love what you've done with it!!!

Hear Mum Roar said...

That looks lovely! Very well done.

Mary K @ Mary K Jewels said...

Love the blog, cute chair makeover too! Just stopping by from Follow Me Friday!

http://marykjewels.blogspot.com

Anonymous said...

I love it especially the cover. Very chic.
Mary

ch said...

What a great makeover! I love the drama of black!!:)

Krysten @ Why Girls Are Weird said...

Totally awesome job, love it!

Julee said...

That is an amazing makeover! What a great looking chair!
Thanks for following my blog. I'm now following you back!

Darcel said...

Very nice! I would love to be able to do that. I love the new pattern on the seat. It's calming and vintage looking.

Thanks for stopping by my blog. Have a great weekend!

Simply Stacie said...

Following you back :)

dealwisemommy said...

I love it.. I have done a lot of chairs too.. Following you back
Deal Wise Mommy
http://dealwisemommy.blogspot.com

Valerie said...

I love it!! I have recovered a seat before but never repainted the whole chair. It is really beautiful! Stopping by from Friday Follow! Following you now!

Kelli W said...

That chair is too cute! I love the fabric that you used...it would match my bedroom perfectly! I have a table and a few desks that I need to get busy refinishing:)

Jen R said...

Fantastic! I love it when an old piece of furniture gets a new lease-of-life. I'm going to follow you so I can see what else you do:-)
http://www.myinnerfoodzilla.blogspot.com

Cathy Heck said...

great chair, lucky daughter and thank you for stopping by our blog today.

The Undomestic Mom said...

Love it! That looks awesome!!!

Christina Lee said...

LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Gamma Sharon said...

Love your Blog and yes being a Grandma is the best!!!
Thanks for stopping by and following... I am following you too.

Gamma Sharon said...

BTW, I love the Chair!

Anonymous said...

I am here from FF.
I think you did an awesome job on that chair.
I love to take things that others think are junk and turn them into a treasure.

You did a great job.

Stop by and follow me and let me know you are following me back.

Rebecca @Buttons and Bows.

Anonymous said...

Thanks for stopping by my blog! The chair looks awesome. I have a few things I'd like to repaint and stuff but no room to do it. Can I come over? lol

cat said...

Very pretty indeed

Juliana said...

AMAZING!!!!! Can you come by and do this to my house for me ha ha!

I am a new follower from FF! Hope you will come by and follow back. Juliana from A Blonde Walks Into A Blog!

Dawn said...

Wow! You did an awesome job!
Thanks for stopping by my blog!
Have a great weekend!

Sarah said...

Super Cute! Thanks for following me I'm now following you back.

http://bloggerchixdesigns.blogspot.com

Lisa C. said...

love it... I've got 4 more HERE if you're still feeling crafty.. hehehe following back from FF.. Happy Friday..

Lisa said...

Hi! Thanks for stopping by my blog!
This chair is so beautiful! I love the fabric you chose. Hopefully one day, when we have a house, I'll be able to fix up old furniture like this! Very inspiring!
have a great weekend!

Hattie said...

Thanks for stopping by! Great chair! Following you back!

Susan Cook said...

Wow that's awesome. The chair looks great. I have no idea how to do that.

Following you.

Anonymous said...

Hey! Thanks for stopping by earlier to see NOT Flat Stanley =) I LOVE your site. LOVE this chair. I'm getting ready to work with a tall set of drawers & a few chairs, mostly rocking chairs. Can't wait until the weather warms up & I can get out in the yard with them.

Mrs Montoya said...

I am not even a little crafty, and I am always so jealous of these redos that look like they're so easy. It makes me want to tear up my whole house and break out a hot glue and a staple gun and go to town!!! The chair looks fantastic.

cookinglady.bell5@gmail.com said...

Wow this chair looks really awesome.

Great work have a good weekend.

http://thecookinglady.com

The Sewist said...

WOW i LOVE the transformation well done!
Thanks for stopping my site so glad you did cause i love your site!

Mayya @ Sew Chic and Unique
http://www.sewchicandunique.com

Ria @ Life as a Wife! said...

Thanks for following my blog - yours is adorable!! Coming back to follow you :)

Emily said...

Your chair looks GREAT! It's amazing what you can do with a piece of furniture!

Andrea said...

That looks great! Thanks for stopping by my blog! Happy FF :-)

Gay Vaughan said...

Hi Denise,
Thanks for stopping by my blog! Don't you just love FF and meeting new friends!? I enjoyed my visit. I have a similar project and I hope mine turns out as nice as yours. I hope you have a wonderful weekend.
~Gay~
itsahodgepodgelife.blogspot.com

scrappysue said...

absolutely gorgeous! very clever - thanks for stopping by!

Great-Granny Grandma said...

Oh, that is awesome. I love your template too. Nice blog.
Thanks for visiting my blog, and a Happy FF to you!

Mommyof2girlz/StephD said...

I love the fabric you chose, beautiful job. Thanks for stopping by today, following you :)

Just Trying To Save Money said...

Cute Chair!!
Happy Friday Follow!!

www.justtryingtosavemoney.blogspot.com

krystal said...

Beautiful chair!! :)
Thanks for the follow, right back at you :D

Bibi @ Bibi's Culinary Journey said...

You did fantastic job on it. I love it.

Thank you for follow. I am following you back.

Cheryl said...

Thank you for stopping by and leaving a comment. I love what you did to your chair. Awesome!! Love your blog.

The Old White Barn said...

Love this! Glad I found you! I'm now following from Friday Follow. Hope you'll stop by soon....
Susan
www.BlackberryJamCafe.blogspot.com

Laura's Leaner Life said...

Thanks for the follow - now following back. Great job on that chair, I love the fabric! Looking forward to reading more.

Holly Lefevre said...

Great chair...so chic!

Happy Friday Follow!
Holly
www.504main.blogspot.com
www.hipweddings.blogspot.com

Dimes2Vines said...

Looks great!

Stopping by from Friday Follow - thanks for the follow and I'm following back!

Anonymous said...

Wow,
That chair looks beautiful.
Thank-you for the Friday Follow.
I am following you now too.
Take Care.

K Mommy said...

Very cool chair! Great job! Thanks for stopping by my blog today!

jaquelyn {mama thoughts} said...

That looks AMAZING!! I love it. The black makes the chair look lovely and elegant, and the fabric seat adds just enough pop. Wanna cover some chairs for me? ;)

Brianne said...

SUPER CUTE!! Love the fabric! ^_^
Thanks for following, I'm follwin' back!

Anonymous said...

Very nice job! Im a new follower!

Your name Denise Weber caught my eye! My Aunt passed away in April with the same name!

Carol said...

I love the power of paint! I'm following you!

Erin Bassett said...

Oh my word, it's gorgeous!!

Jessica Jones, ATL Mom of 3 said...

Awesome!
I need 5 more just like it! You can send them to.....

just kidding...kinda

i am now a follower and steaking your button!

Kari said...

Turned out perfect. I have 7 chairs with that same backing and old 70's color stain. So glad to know something can be done with them to revive them!

w said...

wow! what a great transformation. i love the fabric choice!

One Southern Girl said...

What a beautiful chair!

Thanks for stopping by my blog! I'm following you back now :*)

Hannah @ HappilySouthern
www.happilysouthernreviews.blogspot.com

Sarah said...

That looks great! I love the fabric you chose too!

Returning your follow! :)

Megan said...

That looks fabulous! I am impressed. :-)

Jami said...

Love the chair! I am a new follower from Friday Follow.

Shelley said...

Beautiful! Love it!

Visiting from "Friday Follow"! I'm your newest follower! Love for you to come visit me!

Have a great weekend :)
~Shelley @ Shelley's Swag

Sugar Bear said...

Wow! Looks great.

The fabric is FUN.

Unknown said...

Wow - that is a beautiful transformation!! You are more than welcome to come to my house and help me refinish my furniture anytime :).

Thanks for following my blog! Just returning the gesture. Happy to make new friends!!

Hope you have a wonderful weekend!!

http://savingsandstewardship.blogspot.com

Jo Shabo said...

oh neat!! I am your 100th follower- yay!
Thanks for stopping by my blog as well- Congrats on reaching 100! :)

Personalized Sketches and Sentiments said...

Great re-do of your chair! & Thank you for stopping by!

Blessings & Aloha!
(I'm your newest follower :o) Come back any time!

Cheryl McCullough said...

cute! I am a new follower!

Stockpiling Mom said...

I love it!!!!!!!!!! Following you from Friday Follow...

http://www.stockpilingmoms.com

Unknown said...

It's really awesome!!!

Anonymous said...

It's awesome! I have returned your follow.

Mayra said...

Great job!!!

Following you right back. =D

Danielle said...

I agree, that chair is awesome!

Thank you for stopping by my blog and following. I'm now following you too!

Jodie said...

Thanks for being a Friday Follower! I'm following you back. Awesome job on the chair. It's gorgeous!!

Sew Can Do said...

Super cute! Thanks for the Friday Follow. I'm following you back!

Whatever Dee-Dee wants said...

How cute is the fabric you used?! I love it!

Anonymous said...

I think it's FABULOUS and ya'll did a great job!

Thanks for linking up with Friday Follow! I am now your blog follower. Have a wonderful weekend and pleasure to meet ya.

~ Lynn
http://www.middayescapades.com

p.s. Happy SITS Saturday Sharefest!

Unknown said...

wow it is totally cool!!!
returning the follow Thanks for stopping by!

Queenie Jeannie said...

Looks fabulous! Great job!!!

Sandy said...

Love it! Stopped by from our FF comment. I love your blog! Pleased to "meet" you! I saw your wish list- I LOVE LOVE LOVE my cricut! I only have the personal sized one, but do a LOT with it. Possibilities are endless w/ the big hum dinger. I LOVE that chair!!!

Poppy said...

Great project! Following you from Friday Follow.

Unknown said...

Awesome! Looks great. Thanks for stopping by my blog today :) am now following you too!

Regina said...

Hi Denise....Thank you for coming for a visit to my place on FF. I'm following you back so I can come back for more visits. I love to redo furniture so I'm looking forward to coming back.

Hugs,
Regi

Smart Money Mom said...

Great chair! I love the fabric! Friday Following you!

Joe. said...

That looks amaaaazing! Well done and good work!
(Following you back from FF, but glad too - I love your header and blog design, all very chic.) I wish I could weave the same magic with fix-er-upper furniture like you have done - wow!
Pleased to meet you -
Joe

Amy DM said...

Thanks for visiting my blog!

Love the chair. Love creative people as well.

Anonymous said...

Looks REAL good! I am terrible about seeing potential in things like that.

Excellent job!

Jamie said...

Thanks for stopping by our blog! I love doing projects like your chair. I just did a mirror and some corner hutch units. LOVE LOVE LOVE projects around the house! I think you did a great job!

Anonymous said...

It looks great. I've recovered chairs but they are in dire need of having it done again. This time I think I need to do the sanding and painting route as well. Great project.

And thanks for the follow. I've added your button on my blogroll so I will be sure to come back for a visit.

~Your new stalking, I mean, Follower

Unknown said...

That is a beautiful chair! Great job!

I'm following you from Friday Follow!
Heather
http://www.ratherbechangingdiapers.com/

~Kristen~ said...

Stopping by from Follow Me Friday! Great blog! Hope you can visit and follow mine, too!

Nicole said...

That chair looks incredible! Wow!!

Following you back from the Friday Follow!! Hope you're having a great weekend :-)

Jess said...

Following from friday follow
http://all-about-the-savings.blogspot.com/

Far Above Rubies said...

Denise, the chair looks incredible. Thanks for following Windmills and Tulips. I'm follow back.

Blessings

Giveaway Lady said...

Coming over from Giveaway Lady for Friday Follow:) Thanks!!

Anonymous said...

Wow that looks super! Great job

Kara @ His, Hers and Ours said...

Oh, I love it!!

I'm kicking myself for not taking pictures of our before and after of a chair we just did. I would have loved to seen the comparisons.

Erin said...

Wow the chair looks great. Following you from Friday Follow.

sarah said...

LOVE that chair!!!! Thank you so much for stopping by! I'm a follower now! Have a wonderful day!

Kyrstin said...

Thanks for following my blog! I am following you back! I love the chair - great job.

Julia said...

Way to go. It looks fantastic. I love seeing what people can do with refurbishing. It looks like you’re a pro!

Louise | Italy said...

I think it's great. You are so clever to be able to do stuff like that. If I try I feel like my hands turn to elephants' feet...

Life Is A SandCastle said...

Great & love the fabric design

Following from Friday Follow and looking forward to your posts.
http://lifeisasandcastle.blogspot.com/

Carrie said...

love the chair! i am also a fan of spray painting old furniture and of black damask (your background)

Thanks for visiting little llamas!

Jen said...

Don't you just love those simple fixes that make such a dramatic difference....I do.

Thanks for stopping by and Following, I am following you too!

Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

Sandy S said...

Hi! Thanks for stopping by my blog on Friday Follow. I am now following you! Isn't it amazing how easy it is to change a chair seat cushion. Loved reading your posts and look forward to more.
http://smartcentsmom.blogspot.com/

Anonymous said...

That is one inspirational project! Make me itch to get out the sandpaper:)
L-o-v-e the fabric choice...it's really fresh. Fantastico!

Jess @ Frugal with a Flourish said...

Looks great!!! Love it!

Anonymous said...

I LOVE it! That fabric looks awesome. I so wish that I could be crafty like that.

Muznah said...

thanks for stopping by my blog :) and oh my look at that chair! the fabric complements the black beautifully.

Confessions From A Work-At-Home Mom said...

Thanks for stopping by today! I absolutely love the chair; it's the contrast between the ultra-sleek black paint and the fun fabric pattern that do it for me!

~Elizabeth
Confessions From A Working Mom

Molly said...

WOW! What a beautiful chair! I love how it went from one style to another!!!

Joey Lynn Resciniti said...

Quite an improvement. Looks great!

Christine said...

That is such a great transformation! I love the fabric!!

Traci said...

Wow! I am impressed. Thanks so much for stopping by my blog on Friday. I am following you back. I look forward to seeing future projects.
:-)
Traci
38andgrowing.blogspot.com

Maki said...

Fabulous!!! I LOVE IT!!! You make me believe that I can do this for my chairs too - thank you!!!

P.S. And thank you so much for stopping by!
xoxo

mrsofficer said...

Hey thanks for following me girl! I will do the same right back!!! I LOVE finding crafty people like you!

tattytiara said...

Nice job, and a great update on a classic piece.

LindyLouMac said...

Hi, I am returning the compliment and dropping by your blog and I will definitely be back for more :)

Your renovation on that chair is brilliant, love it!

Kristi said...

Love the chair! Thanks for stopping by my blog. I am going to check out yours now!
From a SITSta!

Unknown said...

Stopping by from SITS, thanks for stopping by. OMG I love this chair! I completely want one for my own. It's gorgeous!

Nicole said...

Beautiful!!!! Wow you did a really nice job!! Thanks for stopping by my blog, I'm following you right back!

ARUNA said...

Wow that's an awesome job, chair looks beautiful now!

Felissa Hadas said...

Stopping by with Friday Follow and Marketing Mondays.

Please stop by my new blog and say hello
www.twolittlecavaliers.blogspot.com

and my business blog
www.felissahadas.blogspot.com

Mel at Adventures of Mel said...

I love it! You did such a beautiful job!

SJ said...

That looks awesome. You did a great job!

Thanks for visiting my blog.

Shandy

Kathryn said...

"Great message!
Stopping by from SITS to say Hi!
I am adding you so I can come back & read more!
Please stop by!
http://extremepersonalmeasures.blogspot.com/"

Thanks so much for stopping by and for following! :) Have a great day!


Super cute chair!! I wish I knew how to do things like that!! :)

Ellia C. Naturals said...

What a great reveal! Wonderful job :) Thanks for stopping by today...I'm looking forward to getting to know you through your posts and comments!

Sally said...

Very nice job~looks great!

Thanks for stopping by, I'll be back!! :)

We live in FL also. :)

Anonymous said...

You did such a great job! so creative



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Maggi said...

Wow, what a makeover! You did a terrific job!

The Mommyologist said...

Wow this is SO pretty! I love black furniture...we have quite a bit in our house!

x said...

AWESOME. I so wish I had talent like that. Oh well. -Pippi

Candy and Cake Sugar Designs said...

Love it! Looks great!

Kristi {at} Live and Love...Out Loud said...

Before I got my pregnant with my now 10-month old, I used to love hunting down great pieces of furniture that were in need of a pick-me-up. It was something I really enjoyed. What a great post! Looks like you're having lots of fun with these finds.
Thanks so much for stopping by my blog and commenting on my Not My Child! Monday post. Hope you'll come back again.

Kristi, Live and Love...Out Loud
@TweetingMama

Linda@Coastal Charm said...

Luv you awesome chair makeover...great fabric! Come by and check out my new party and CASH GIVEAWAY!

Blessings,
Linda

Sandy said...

Such an amazing job on the chair!!
Sandy
http://thewondersofdoing.blogspot.com/

Lori said...

WOW!!!! This is amazing....

Thanks for joining Get Your Craft on Thurs. Please join me again next week for another great party.
Lori

Stephanie said...

I've been looking at some of your stuff, I love that chair! Way cute. I'm excited for the spring weather so I can get back to painting!! Thanks for stopping by my blog, I'll be stopping back here for sure!

Unknown said...

I loved the fabric you used.I am convinced I will never be able to reupholster a chair or any furniture ever!So I humbly bow before thee..:-)

Roeshel said...

That's one of my favorite styles of chairs. I'd love to find 6 for my dining room. You did a fantastic job - it's gorgeous!

Thanks for joining the DIY Project Parade. I'm new to your blog so I'm off to see more!

TGIF!

Roeshel

Lori said...

This turned out great!! I love the fabric..

Thanks for joining Get Your Craft on Thurs. Please join me next week for another great party.
Lori

Kris said...

I love re-purposing old things! This turned out awesome and is great inspiration! Thanks!

Shaunna said...

SO beautiful! I just started my own restoring business, so I'm excited FOR YOU! Love repurposing...great job and so glad I found you through diy showoff party!

Julie said...

Looks great! Thanks for sharing with Made it Monday! Jules

Anonymous said...

I love it! love the black with the lighter colors!

Laura said...

Amazing what some paint and fabric can do! I really like that you did black. It makes such a statement in the room.

Amanda @ Serenity Now said...

Hi, again. I love the makeover, but please add a link to my party before you link back up again. I had to delete this link from the list.

AutumnBrooke said...

Gorgeous! I can't wait to finally get to do a chair re-do.
Autumn
TheFickleHobbyist.com

Room to Inspire said...

The chair turned out great - the black is just perfect. Thanks for linking up to Be Inspired today!

Chelsea

Linda@ Lime in the Coconut said...

Oh I love it! Better than mine!

Leigh of Tales from Bloggeritaville said...

STUNNING. Elegant! Thanks for linking up to Thrifty Thursday and sharing this week! I hope you will come back to visit me soon. If you haven't already, be sure to enter the giveaway.

Have a wonderful weekend.
HUGS!
Leigh
Tales from Bloggeritaville
www.lbratina.blogspot.com

Fawnda@Fireflies and Jellybeans said...

WOW! Great job on the chair! It turned out great! : )

Becky@Beyond The Picket Fence said...

Love the fabric you used--thanks for sharing!

Maryann @ Domestically-Speaking said...

Beautiful job!

KimMalk said...

Nice revamp!

Threeundertwo said...

Hard to believe it's even the same chair! Thanks for linking up to Finished for Friday.

Megan Gunyan said...

I think you win the award for most comments on a post. :) Great transformation! Love the fabric.

Melissa said...

I really like the leaf print fabric...

Jess said...

Wow I love that!!! Come stop by my Favorite Things Friday Party if you would like to join in!

Kendall@ Finesse Your Nest said...

Beautiful! I'm just loving the fabric you chose! Thanks so much for visiting my blog and linking up to "Shop The House Sunday"!

Lori said...

Beautiful!

Thanks again for joining Get Your Craft on Thursday at Life As Lori! Please join me next week for another great party!

Miss Mustard Seed said...

I love caned furniture and this chair is no exceptions. The primer faked me out...I thought you were going white with it, but the black looks really sleek as well. Nice job!

Unknown said...

Love the fabric you chose!
Thanks for sharing @ Anything Related!
{Rebekah}

Liz said...

I love it! The fabric you used is gorgeous!

Liz
Loving This Mom Stuff

Tracey @ My House of Giggles said...

Love it!!! The fabric you chose is so vibrant and perfect with the dark chair colour!

nice handiwork :)

Michelle said...

Oh I love it! I love the fabric!