before and after by Grace Bonney 20

before and after: rosemary’s chair

img_5806.jpg
d*s reader and rainy day rose blogger rosemary updated her $2 chair with glossy black paint and some inexpensive ikea fabric. it’s such a great example of design on a dime. stay tuned for 2 more (non-chair) furniture makeovers tomorrow…

all-them-from-feb-april-08.jpg

Categories
before and after
Related Posts
No related posts.

20 Comments

Shannon

Excellent work Rosemary! This chair looks beautiful. You found a fabric that works so well with the shape and style of the chair.

I have often thought of refinishing salvaged chairs, but {as an allergy sufferer} have always balked at the issue of old cushions. Did you replace/wash/have professionally cleaned the cushions? Do you have any recommendations?

lucky

lol

…2 more (non-chair) furniture makeovers…

i love these makeovers – i don’t care if someone spray painted jar lid – just love ‘em all. i’m so weird.

Marie

It takes a lot of creative vision to put something like that together and have such a beautiful outcome. Well done!

al

aw man, you got that for $2? i have been looking for this EXACT chair for months and had to settle for a slightly more lame one for $20 – which i still thought was a good deal. great job, i’m completely jealous!

lowcountrydogleah

I have that EXACT chair and plan on doing a similar makeover. Does anyone know what this style of chair is called? I’d love to do a bit of research and see if I can find a mate for the one I already have.

wendy

looks super-duper! one idea to think of though, if you have enough fabric, is to make of the fabric in the seat and back go the same direction.
Awesome, nonetheless!

Darcey

Rosemary – You always have such a great eye for potential “before” and “after” projects at yard sales. You’re my favorite yard sale shopping buddy!

Rosie

Thanks for all the friendly
/supportive feedback. It inspires me to do more pieces. Thanks again everyone!

Leave a Comment

Design*Sponge reserves the right to restrict comments that do not contribute constructively to the conversation at hand, contain profanity, personal attacks or seek to promote a personal or unrelated business.