Reader Redesign: Take A Load Off
Alison’s gorgeous chair makeover had us green with envy. We love that she noticed the stellar lines of these formerly mediocre pieces and transformed them in a big way. Here’s her letter:
I thought I’d send over the before and afters of a pair of awesome chairs that I got at an estate sale for $5 each and repainted, recovered, and now have in our living room! I saw one of the chairs first, liked it, was interested, walked away, and found another tucked away in the attic of the house. Half price on everything — SOLD! I got them home, dusted them off and spray painted them with some Satin Black spray paint and was off to find some fabric! I live near Minneapolis, MN and there is this awesome little fabric store hidden away called Crafty Planet and they had just what I was looking for: zebra animal print in my favorite yellowish green color. A few staples later and I had myself a set of awesome awesome chairs! Hope you enjoy! I sure am. Love the blog! -Alison
Isn’t that one fabulous double chair makeover? You can’t beat the DIY affordability- and they look like a million bucks! Thanks so much for sending the lovely and inspiring photos our way Alison! And if anyone needs a chair upholstery lesson here’s the play by play.
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Love, love, love Crafty Planet!!! The world would be a million times better if it were decorated in fabric from them! And the owners are the nicest people in the world. Anyone who’s never been MUST go!!! The gorgeous chairs here just help prove what I already know. ;-)
Sherry,
How would Alison’s gorgeous chairs look with the Thomas Paul “Buds pillow” that you’re currently digging? Beautiful choice of fabric for the chairs, stunning makeover!
Whoo Hoo! So very excited to see my neighborhood, independent fabric store on the blog. I live just blocks away.
What a great transformation! That awesome fabric on the black is a great combination. Love the price too! I’m from Minneapolis so it was nice to see a project featured from here!
Hooray! Well done with the chairs!! I must chime in with the shout-outs to Crafty Planet as well–I could get lost in there for days with all of the beautiful yarn and fabric, and I love that I can walk there too ;*)
Those are gorgeous! She did an amazing job with the makeover.
This is amazing! what a stunning transfermation.
I just bought a pair of chair off of Craigslist. I can’t wait to get my hands on them to create a similar masterpiece that you have done. Beautiful!