When I purchased a kitchen table at the thrift store, it came with three, outdated, less-than-lovely chairs. Hello 1990!
![How to Update an Outdated Chair before picture of an old chair updated with wood and paint](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl3pMG2DyiOTdi6cDonotXvU4sCH5x54-naBuj-ZipOeeAvCh57G8WSrnBKUioOO-awkCiY-UhO1yWbN5C361hzOBKtJlLH60YFNsilnctUF3SFgDQ9-_gsjTEc25DnqcHKHDMyV-jXq7v/s280/chair-makeover-before.jpg)
I almost left them at the store, but I had room in my truck so I threw them in, and I am happy I did. I eliminated a few parts and pieces and added some paint and barnwood to update the outdated!
![How to Update an Outdated Chair use paint and barnwood to give an old kitchen chair a rustic farmhouse look](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEganrpdhwjWCiT655bGuj0kY9MdqV_XaV-m5MJ97C-XFKK8lfTN9c6cnI5229Ej-taWkLEDmqje0iN-JCyQZWqv4uEt4ZTpYhGef6JUJtlj3oN9-S5B8mzY6zeBeWxYYtRGcRCT5EvOPqBJ/s280/how-to-upcycle-an-old-kitchen-chair.jpg)
I cut the back rungs off with a jigsaw and removed the arms and seat. I then lightly sanded the chair and painted it green (Bay Leaf).
![How to Update and Outdated Chair Upcycle an old chair with paint and barn wood](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgUeSo3Qi6nhPWQ-lcDSgBROfxrD69GwLw-2xi22prwyDnAXaYnn9cq_WlsmU8vvqY5Q92IMRVI-9tlFq-dEOxMJBsTOQCwZet8C2G75oeaEjsQKuYG8CbAcO-pWiE6DfHDDhLo1t_AXeH/s280/update-an-outdated-chair-with-paint.jpg)
I spray-painted the brass wheels with black paint and added a reclaimed wood seat and back. I screwed he boards in for the chair back and used the nail gun to attach the seat boards, Some Special Walnut stain and clear coat finished the update.
![how to Update an Outdated Chair rustic farmhouse style chair made with barnwood and paint](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEZfhs935DaIe9ct185xjsCyGPmQBD-N-XZv5hBWnP_g8_Usudrz101kMF_4t_S-j99hZTDNrc6-ZfzYNOTknYqm1hyphenhyphenmwLxY1efE5pPMKp20xRcs3I-kBJ0Mi_51CCNUAglLI5SFpiRvCC/s280/makeover-a-chair-with-barn-wood.jpg)
So much better, right?
Definitely better! I love repurposing chairs & dressers. I'm currently looking for the right dresser to turn into a bench. Love that color Becky. Nice job.
ReplyDeleteThank you Deb. I love the dresser benches, have never made one.
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