A friend had asked if I could recover one of her chairs and have it ready in time before Christmas Eve, she was having her family over for Christmas...
I said yes, thinking 'I still have a little under a week', hmm...evidently I work better under pressure.
Anywho, my friend, who is an awesome photographer might I add, had already started to recover her a while back and had asked me a few months ago if I could finish it out. We finally finished up the conversation last week. So when I went to pick it up, this is where she had gotten:
We decided to change it up. I had some black paint and she had different fabric... So I took all the fabric and staples out of her to start new, and took her out back for a fresh coat of paint...
I knew all of those old InStyle's would come in handy...
I scared the four year old when she came out, thought I should show what I looked like when I did...
While I was waiting on the paint to dry, another friend called about some name tags for her girl's scooters. I busted out the laminator, I did have 24 hours of so-called waiting afterall...
Here she is, after the drying time, waiting to be recovered...
And the final result:
Not the best final result pictures, I took them in her entry way as I dropped it off with the hubs and three kiddos waiting impatiently in the car, but hopefully you get the idea!
















i love that glossy black finish! i have to admit i loved where the before was going, too! :)
ReplyDeleteThat looks fabulous! I'm pinning it! :)
ReplyDeleteThe chair looks great! Always wanted to learn how to upholster furniture. Maybe, one day... And you have a lovely blog!
ReplyDeleteThis chair turned out beautiful! Thanks for sharing at our party. Carrie
ReplyDeleteThat is a night and day difference! I love the clean black and white (one of my favorite color pallets) and it came out looking so elegant. It has a great regency feel to it, in my opinion. Beautiful work. I envy your upholstery skills. ;)
ReplyDeleteWOW!!! What a Supreme transformation! Much more stream lined and tailored:) LOVE it:) Youve sold me,Im on board as your newest follower,Deidre~ http://simplysimplisticated4.blogspot.com Stop over sometime:)
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love! Your chair is beautiful! I'd love it if you'd come link up to my Home and Family Friday linky party.
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Wow, what a difference. Great job! Lori
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Wow great job and under a deadline too?!
ReplyDeleteWOW! This looks so sharp! I love the contrast of the black and white! Great job! I am your newest follower! Can't wait to see more!
ReplyDeleteSuch a nice job!! She can always change out different cushions now when she gets bored, the red would have to be completely re-done if you got sick of it. Its a beautiful classic look, well done!!
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy your home decor up-cycle's. This is so sleek and will go with anything as time and style's change.
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Regardless of the rushed pics, it turned out fab! Great job!
ReplyDeleteLove love love love it! Great job. I really like the rope for piping.
ReplyDeleteThis looks fantastic!! I have a whole bunch of that cording left over from this project ( http://www.thetshirtdiaries.com/2011/09/make-curtains-with-jill-from.html ) maybe I'll have to re-do a chair.
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Very classy and elegant! Great job on the black and tan color choices.
ReplyDeleteSharon
Looks amazing! Love the colours!
ReplyDeleteReally a great looking chair that would fit in anywhere.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful transformation!
ReplyDeleteI'd love for you to share at my party! :)
http://www.cherishedbliss.com/2012/01/craft-tell-no-38.html
That is fantastic! I am so loving the black and white combo. The red was so much fun, but this is so much better. I love the photo of you in mask too, that could be me. Visiting from Primp.
ReplyDeletePS I host a linky party every Friday-Sunday. I would love it if you dropped by to link up! Have a great week. -K
Wow, I love it! Found you through HOH's linky party. What kind of fabric is that?
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Love that chair ... Feel free to drop off a fabulous chair at my house too!!!
ReplyDeleteWow, what a difference!! Great job! I'm so glad you shared at Shine On Fridays! You're being featured at One Artsy Mama tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great chair redo. I love the black and white.
ReplyDeleteI can't believe this is the same chair! I love this so much I'm featuring it on my blog tomorrow. :) Come by when you get a chance!
ReplyDeleteWhat a transformation. It looks great.
ReplyDeleteHi, I'm newbie to your site. This chair is beautiful and timeless. Love the linen and black look can go in any room. Outstanding!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThat is gorgeous! I love the colors. So chic! I have a similiar chair that I was hoping to tackle and this inspired me! I'd love it if you linked it up to my party!
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How lovely! I tend to be afraid of piping, so I'll really have to give it a try soon, 'cause your chair looks so handsome! Thanks for linking up! ~Jen
ReplyDeleteYes please! This is one stinking good before and after! You rock!
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ReplyDeleteYou are awesome so I featured you at my Hookin Up with HoH Party!
ReplyDeleteFeel free to stop by for a button if you'd like. :)
xoxo
Allison @ House of Hepworths
How did you attach the new fabric to the chair? With a glue gun or staples? I have a similar project waiting for me in my garage. I hauled a wing chair home from my neighbor's curb.
ReplyDeleteWow! What a huge difference! The red was crazy bright! But the final produce is outstanding! Well done!
ReplyDeleteGinger@savvyshanty.blogspot.com
Looks wonderful- great job!! Would love for you to come share this at Feathered Nest Friday sometime!!
ReplyDeleteAwesome chair!! Love the fabric!!
ReplyDeleteWow, I love the chair makeover. I've had a chair forever that really needs a new look. This might be it. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteWe are hosting our first Kitchen Fun and Crafty link party next Friday (the 10th) and would love for you to share this! Feel free to stop by and grab a party button! http://kitchenfunwithmy3sons.blogspot.com/
ReplyDeleteThe black ad white chair is perrrfect!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous and elegant transformation!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for being a part of “A Little Birdie Told Me…” at Rook No. 17!
Even as the party continues to grow, I’m glad I still have the opportunity to visit all the amazing projects and soak up the inspiration that is shared each week!
Hope you’ll join the fun this week too– the party is in full swing!
Best, Jenn
That chair is just delicious! Would you please stop by my Creative inspirations party to link mit up? The party is happening now and I would love to have you!
ReplyDeleteStacey of Embracing Change
http://staceyembracingchange.blogspot.com
What an amazing chair! I love everything about it. What a wonderful job!!! Megan
ReplyDeleteI love how it turned out. It looks amazing. I want to find one of these beauties to recover.
ReplyDeleteRuth
Wow!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful, what a great redo!!
Pretty! Love the black finish!
ReplyDeleteThis has turned out great, what a wonderful redo! I have been dying to get my hands on a chair like this to redo..so jealous :)
ReplyDeleteWOW...this is totally cute. I would love if you shared it on my link party.
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Can't wait to see what you craft next.
~Taylor
The chair looks great! We could be twins in our bandanas, dust masks and gloves! It's like my uniform. :)
ReplyDeleteIt turned out amazing! I love the black and white look.
ReplyDeleteWow!!! What a difference this is awesome and I'm pinning for inspiration.
ReplyDeleteI love the glossy black. The red and red/white fabric was awesome too! Somebody has great taste! Great job.
ReplyDeleteThat is a beautiful chair - you did a fabulous job! Thanks so much for linking up this week!
ReplyDeleteStacey of Embracing Change
WOW! Totally love the transformation. Would love to have you link it at our party!
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Jen
Nothing like a firm deadline to get us movin right? Great job on the chair, I like the glossy black with the cream fabric.
ReplyDeletegreat job it looks stunning now
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