I had to get down from my color high and paint this vintage chair in a neutral color. This is one of the chairs I found when I went I pickin with friends a while back. Not to say I don’t like color, I really do as the red table or this stool shows.
I had to rummage through a pile of fabric to get the piece I knew I had left over from another project. I felt it would work with the style of the chair and I could pull the neutral colors from it to get down from my color high.
But before I could even tackle painting the chair and reupholstering the seat, I needed to prep it. First thing was to remove the seat and take off the old fabric. You know it is an old chair when the inside is the wool batting. I probably could have, should have kept it and reused it but I didn’t.
I always like to use new foam and batting when I do a project like this unless it is a shape that I know I will never be able to replicate or like with the table that can be a bench.
So began the task of removing the staples. I happen to have an upholstery tool that is like a stapler remover for upholstery. It really helps. Armed with that and needle nose pliers makes short work of that job. And the upholstery was tacked down with nails. You know this piece is old.
Then I looked over the chair for needed repairs. I had to glue and patch in a few places but nothing major.
After those chores were done it was time to paint. I pulled the colors from the fabric. The first coat of the DIY chalk paint was in a color called Temperate Taupe by Sherwin-Williams. I painted it twice with that color, painting every inch of it.
For the next coat of DIY chalk paint I used Steamed Milk mixed into the container of the Temperate Taupe. I felt like it bridged the Temperate Taupe with the Steamed Milk. I had enough to do another two coats of paint.
The final color was the Steamed Milk made into the DIY chalk paint. Time to lightly distress to allow the other colors to peek through.
I applied clear wax a couple of times, buffing it after each application.
Now on to finishing the chair seat. Since I didn’t keep the original stuffing, I cut a piece of foam and wrapped it in batting. Place the fabric over it and pulled out the old trusty compressor and stapler and it was recovered in no time. It is so true that the right tools make the job go easier.
I screwed the seat back onto the chair and really felt serene. Does that sound goofy? So once it got all put back together again I felt a sense of calm after coming down from my color high.
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Oooooooooh! Love this little chair! Great fabric you chose! This little chair has such unique design on the back which makes it very charming. Sometimes less is more when it comes to color and I think for this chair your choice to lighten it up was perfect! Lovely job!
I hope you have a great day my friend!
Smiles!
Terry
The Curator’s Collection & Making Broken Beautiful (Thursdays)
Thank you so much Terry. It felt good to go back to a neutral color palette. Enjoy your weekend.
Another master piece!
Deborah you are too good to me. I do value our friendship.
I saw your chair at the Making The Broken Beautiful party and love the makeover and the fabric!
Thank you very much Marie. It was a very soothing project for me.
I love how it turned out! Fun fabric. Sometimes we need color and sometimes we don’t. I’m always torn between color or no color. Color usually wins out for me personally, but I sure do have a lot of neutral rooms pinned in my Pinterest! 😀 I’m definitely pinning your chair.
I really appreciate it. It is a sweet little chair.
I know you are so capable of doing colors Debra. One of my personal favorites is the piece that had the textured wallpaper with those deep coral colors. But this is also very elegant! Sometimes simple is best. In this case the detail of the chair shines through. Thank you for linking up with us at our first Sweet Inspiration Party.
Thank you Mary. I’may so excited about your link party. You know I will visit each week and then some. You do a great job.
When I look at the chair, I see it in a deep, rich honey-gold color, or maybe emerald green, but I love red, gold, and green! It looks so much better than the “before” picture! I’m glad you rescued this lovely chair!
Thanks Anne, I do love color also. As a matter of fact someone told me the booth is the one with all the colorful furniture. But sometimes a neutral is good in order to appreciate all the color. And I do agree, the chair is so pretty with the details.
It sure is nice now! I like to use color too, but white is always nice and I forget to use it!
Sometimes I find it so soothing to rest my eyes on. Thanks so much for reading.
I agree. Sometimes a neutral is soothing and a welcome change. The color you chose is beautiful….so is the fabric. Thanks for linking to Friday’s Furniture Fix. Sharing out on IG and FB. XO Susie from The Chelsea Project
Thank you so much. I appreciate it and always enjoy seeing the creations on Friday’s Furniture Fix.
Dear Debra:
I adore your chair and think it was wonderful the way you did it. I would love this in my bathroom right now – you know, a chair to sit on to put on socks, etc. I am so pleased that you shared and linked Debra!
Thank you so much. The chair would be perfect for a space like that.
hello there, love the post . hope to see more again and well wishes for your upcoming post.
Thank you.