*This is a sponsored post written by Hearts & Sharts on behalf of the Online Fabric Store in exchange for free product. All creations, opinions and juvenile poop humor are my own.*
When we were looking for homes in Georgia, one of our (my) requirements for a new home was a workshop/craft space. I mentioned to our amazing real estate agent that I enjoyed re-doing furniture. When she said she had a basement full of it, my eyes lit up. She left this pair of chairs with me to see what I could do with them… Perfect candidates for a chair makeover.
Excuse the basement cell phone pic.
I painted them high gloss white and dressed them in Premier Prints Canopy Storm Twill and Premier Prints Abigail Storm Slub.
Ready for the after?!
All the deets about the re-upholstery, the little bow pillow as well as tips on how to get near-perfect double welt cording will be on the blog later this week.
One more look at the before and after:
Hi. 1994 called and it want’s it chairs back.
Ha, you got it, babe.
Whaddya think? Like the new ones or are you still stuck in the 90’s?
dena@heartsandsharts.com
Diane Nelson says
May 25, 2017 at 5:02 pmLove your DIY tutorial. You are funny! Great pics, nice and clear and up close and personal. Very helpful to hear about the mistakes such as getting the wrong type of cording. I started using the vinyl cording (the type in marine upholstery) because it doesn’t flatten out very easily and it is easier to feel it through bulky upholstery material. I also noticed that your sewing machine looks like it has a little window so you can see when your bobbin thread is low. Somebody in R&D at Singer is thinkin’. My vote goes for your updated chair. Did you spray paint them white or use a paint brush? Great choice of colors and coordinating fabrics. A+ 🙂
Hearts&Sharts says
January 8, 2018 at 11:11 amThanks, Diane! I used spray paint on these – I despise painting with a brush. Next time I try this, I will def try the vinyl cording. Thank you!
Mary says
June 21, 2014 at 6:08 pmBeautiful job! Was sent over from AT too. That double welt is magnificent, you really are good. Yes, you should do it professionally. How about just reselling on Craigslist?
Hearts & Sharts says
June 23, 2014 at 9:09 amThanks, Mary! I had a couple hits on Craigslist but they are still chillin’ in the basement. 🙂
renee says
June 20, 2014 at 1:45 pmHi!
Just popped over from AT. Those chairs are amazing! Are you using them in a room?
Hearts & Sharts says
June 20, 2014 at 1:50 pmThank you, Renee! I am not using them in a room. Our house is totally full, I just have an addiction to re-doing furniture. Playing with the idea of starting an Etsy shop to clear out the basement, though. 🙂
Marie@The Interior Frugalista says
June 10, 2014 at 6:27 pmThese are just stunning! I love the fabric and the stripes on the back – gorgeous. Looking forward to your post about double welting. I have been commissioned to reupholster two 100 year old chairs that have double welting so this will be very helpful.
Hearts & Sharts says
June 10, 2014 at 7:06 pmThank you so much, Marie! The piping post is up! It’s right here. Good luck!!
Katie @ Upcycled Treasures says
June 7, 2014 at 9:26 amWow, these look fantastic Dena! What a gorgeous transformation and that fabric is soooooo pretty! I’m practically drooling just looking at them. Your photos are beautiful too! Pinned and thanks for sharing at The Makers! Have a great weekend 🙂
~Katie
Hearts & Sharts says
June 9, 2014 at 10:39 amThank you, Katie!
Stephanie @ The Styled Soul says
June 4, 2014 at 1:29 pmHi Dena! Gorgeous makeover! I have a pair of chairs I’m considering recovering myself so I’m definitely looking forward to the tutorial, since you obviously have mad skills!
Hearts & Sharts says
June 5, 2014 at 3:14 pmThank you, Stephanie! I posted some tips and tricks – here – but not a full tutorial, since all chairs are different. When you decide to go for it, if you have any questions or need some help, I would be more than happy to help in anyway I can! The info on the piping will be up tomorrow. 🙂
Gillian says
June 3, 2014 at 8:36 pmA-Mazing! Great work and love the choice in fabric!
Hearts & Sharts says
June 4, 2014 at 8:50 amThank you, Gillian!!
Jamie says
June 2, 2014 at 3:49 pmI’m mega impressed… I’ve never reupholstered anything more than a seat cushion. Can’t wait to see the detail post on your process!!
Hearts & Sharts says
June 2, 2014 at 4:44 pmThanks, Jamie! It’s a two-parter with a thousand pics. It’ll be up this week. 🙂
Joan B. says
June 2, 2014 at 11:45 amWhat stunning chairs! LOVE them!
Hearts & Sharts says
June 2, 2014 at 11:51 amThank you so much, Joan!
Eska says
June 2, 2014 at 9:49 amShut up. Seriously. Why do you not refurnish furniture for people as a side job? You’d put everyone else to shame.
Hearts & Sharts says
June 2, 2014 at 9:58 amI would totally love to! I have an addiction. I can’t stop… I’ve been looking into getting a booth at a consignment shop but the upfront fees are so expensive! Plus, there’s a little bit of fear of not selling. It’s on my list of 2014 goals, so… werkin’ on it, girl! Thanks for the compliment!
Cara@theprojectaddict says
May 31, 2014 at 4:46 pmThose look amazing. Love the use of 2 different prints.
Hearts & Sharts says
June 1, 2014 at 8:12 amThank you, Cara!
Gail Laney says
May 31, 2014 at 2:58 pmYou are truly amazing! What next?????? I would be that REALTOR with an over abundance of furniture and STUFF! I knew you would make them beautiful. I am glad we found the perfect house for you. I told you things would fall into place. You are so darling and so very talented and
I am glad we now have you here in Johns Creek, Georgia to call you one of our own.
Love ya!
Gail Laney
RE/MAX Around Atlanta
Hearts & Sharts says
June 1, 2014 at 8:12 amThanks, Gail! Whenever you’re ready to get rid of some of it, you know who to call!! 🙂
Charlotte @ Ciburbanity says
May 31, 2014 at 2:09 pmJust taunting us with your double welt… they look amazing!!
Hearts & Sharts says
May 31, 2014 at 2:13 pmThanks, C!!! 🙂