Friday, May 6, 2011

A Chair Makeover

 This is the chair that I use by our desk in our sitting room or should I say little Miss Victoria's playroom! I found this chair years ago in the Christmas Tree Shop. When I bought the chair the color was very similar to the desk and few months ago I decided to paint and distress it black. Sorry I don't have a before pic. Last week I noticed the cushion was getting worn so I found this pretty B/W check fabric in Hobby Lobby to recover it in.

                                                 Before


             You can see where it was wearing around the edges

                            It also needed a little reinforcing


                                       And here's the after








Thanks so much for stopping by, have a great weekend and a Happy Mother's Day to all you terrific mom's out there! Martina

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31 comments:

Debbiedoos said...

COOL..love that fabric too Martina! Good job there.

Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions said...

It is amazing what changing the fabric did for that chair, Martina! That chair was meant to wear black and white check! Love it!

Kim @ Savvy Southern Style said...

Martina, the new fabric looks great. I may need to get some of that to recover my barstools. I am not in love with the fabric I used.

Ann from On Sutton Place said...

I am a checked fabric fan as well...there is just something so classic yet homey about it. Love the black and white. Great choice...~Ann

Unknown said...

Very cute update for your chair. It looks like you spend more time at your desk than I do.
Traci

Pam@OurAdventuresInHomeImprovement said...

Great job Martina! I love the checked fabric!

Pam

Marianne said...

Really pretty Martina, I just love the black and white check fabric!
Marianne

Andrea said...

love the new fabric! Looks great!

Allyson Pecilunas said...

Looks great, Martina! I love the distressing on the chair, I think I am going to distress my table I love the look and if it gets scratched it just adds more character! :) Love your new checked fabric!

A Hint of Home said...

It turned out so pretty! I love black and white. It's so classy!
Happy Mother's Day to you!

foreverdecorating said...

Black and white check is my favorite. It seems to work anywhere and in any room. Great job.

Beverly@southernhomesweethome said...

That chair is beautiful! I really do love that beautiful fabric and the refinish is gorgeous. I am a new follower.

Savannah Granny said...

Beautiful chair. Love the black and white check. The desk in the background is awesome. Thanks for the inspiration. Ginger :)

Anonymous said...

Martina I love the chair makeover! The check is wonderful. I've looked around for something like this for a couple of chairs. May have to make a trip to Hobby Lobby.

Yvonne@StyleBurb said...

It's gorgeous, Martina! I love your fabric choice... it really complements the style of the chair! It looks like it would be quite comfortable to sit in!~ Yvonne

Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your Home said...

You chair has such nice curves and detail so your transformation really makes them shine! GREAT job and the fabric is perfect!

Teresa@1800 Farmhouse Rd said...

Great makeover. Love, love, love that fabric!

Yvonne @ StoneGable said...

this was a chair worth recovering! It has great "bones". YOu did a wonderful job breathing new life into it. Beautiful!
Yvonne

Ann-Marie ~ Brambly said...

Martina,
Your chair is wonderful.The check fabric was the perfect choice!

Ann-Marie

Gina said...

Oh I love it! I love the checkered fabric.

At The Picket Fence said...

I love that chair Martina and the fabric choice was just perfect! Thanks so much for sharing this with us at Inspiration Friday this week...we always love having you there! :-)
Vanessa

Anonymous said...

Hi Martina! Oh, your chair looks great and I love your fabric you used on the seat. Thanks for popping in to see me.
Happy Mother's Day!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)

BeingBrook said...

The black and white fabric looks great!

Cindy said...

Your redone chair looks magnificent! I love black painted furniture. I am always afraid that as soon as I paint something it will be terribly dated, but black painted furniture has been around for a long time now, hasn't it. The buffalo checks look so perfect with it, too.
Hugs, Cindy

Penny from Enjoying The Simple Things said...

Oh! I love the makeover. I love checks!

deb said...

LOVE LOVE LOVE the chair!!!!

Karen said...

That looks so good Martina. I love the fabric with that chair.

xinex said...

It is so pretty now, MArtina. Love the colors.Happy Mother's Day! Do you want me to sign you up for my giveaway?...Christine

Julie said...

I love this chair so much! The distressing looks great, and I adore the checked print cushion. I've been looking for a pretty old chair to redo for my bedroom, and I think you've made up my mind- gotta go with a checked cushion! LOVE IT!!

Michele Smith said...

Visiting from Courtney's party. I love the black and white check fabric looks great on that chair!

Jeannie and Linda said...

Your chair is beautiful with the new paint and checked fabric. We love you blog and are your newest follower. Please check us out.

Peace,
Linda and Jeannie at The French Hens Nest

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