15 Inspiring Dining Chair Makeovers
I’m still working on my own dining chair makeovers, so last night, I decided to take a look at some other before and after dining chair makeovers to see what other people have done. It really is amazing what a difference paint and/or new fabric can make to update and brighten dining chairs that are looking a bit dull and worn.
Here are a few inspiring before and after dining chair transformations that I came across… (*please pin from original sources)
Dining chair makeover from Funkytime
Dining chair makeover from A Day In The Country
Dining chair makeover from Urban Comfort
Dining chair makeover from The Nifty Nest
Dining chair makeover from Sweet Magnolia Way
Dining chair makeover from Design, Dining & Diapers
Dining chair makeover from All Things Thrifty
Dining chair makeover from Creating Domestic Bliss
Dining chair makeover from Embracing Change
Dining chair makeover from Brittany Makes
Dining chair makeover from Brittany Makes
Dining chair makeover from Darling Octopus
Dining chair makeover from Jewels At Home
My own dining chair makeover…one of my first featured on my blog
One of my more recent dining chair makeovers
Do you have some dining chairs that could use some new paint and fabric? Did you find some inspiration here?
Have you done a dining chair makeover? If so, I’d love to see it! Just leave a link in the comments below.
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I love these! I redid my dining room chairs before I started blogging, I wish I had before pics…oh well, maybe I’ll re-do my re-do!
I love these ideas. Thanks for including my Queen Anne chairs – I had so much fun with them. Now, I’m inspired to do even more projects!
I just finished one recently – I got 4 chairs at an auction for $5! The post I linked up below shows the before and after. 🙂
I’ve been working on several chair redos, here are a few of my latest (and I must say I’m addicted),
http://pinterest.com/pin/6825836906124755/ & http://pinterest.com/pin/6825836906124750/
Wow – those are some gorgeous makeovers – mine is listed on my before and after transformation page ( sorry did not do a post on it – so you have to scroll way down to see them)
http://suzyq-vintagous.blogspot.ca/p/before-and-afters-my-transformations.html
XOXO
Awesome transformations! I am so honored to have my chairs included! Thanks Kristi for putting together this round up!
We redid our chairs a little over a year ago and I love them! http://www.thebloominghydrangea.com/2011/09/dining-room.html
The great thing is, it’s so easy to change out the fabric that it won’t take much to have “new” chairs again. Love some of those chairs featured above! So fun to see how you can take a basic chair and make it your own. Good luck on your chairs Kristi!
I love these ideas. Thanks for including my Queen Anne chairs – I had so much fun with them. I just found two chairs on the side of the road this morning, and now, I’m inspired to do even more projects! I love the look of the white chairs with a colorful fabric, so I’ll probably try that!
Love all of these! We have two wingback chairs in our dining room that are desperately in need of some new fabric (I even already have it!) but I’ve got so many other projects going on I haven’t had time to do them! Hopefully I’ll tackle ’em soon!
I was just the benefactor of a table and 6 chairs along with a buffet and china cabinet. The possibilities!!!!! Thinking about some chalk paint. It seems easy and I’m feeling like I don’t want to spend forever on the project. It’s fairly nice mahogany furniture from I’m guessing the 40’s or 50’s. I know painting is a current trend. How do you evaluate whether it’s wise to paint or not?
Oh wow, Diane. That’s a very good question! I’ll freely admit that I’m the very opposite of one of those “you should never paint wood” people. I’ll paint things that most people wouldn’t dream of painting if I think it’ll improve the furniture. In other words, I’m no respecter of antiques. 🙂 I know. It’s shameful.
But even with that said, as soon as I read “it’s fairly nice mahogany furniture from…the 40’s or 50’s”, my first thought was, “Oh my! You can’t paint that!” 🙂 I guess I determine on a case-by-case basis. I’m also not a big fan of matching sets of furniture, so when I’m working with one, I like to keep some of the wood stained, and then paint some of the pieces for a more collected look.
Not sure if that helps…LOL
It’s amazing what paint and a little imagination can do. All of these are remarkable. I especially liked the dark to light transformations.
What inspiration. The are all just great. Mary
Love these! I’ve been wanting to redo a chair, but haven’t had enough guts to get one because I don’t know how to do the bottom cushion. 🙂 Can’t wait now. Thanks for sharing!
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Oh those are some truly fun and cool afters, I especially <3 the first one – the bright stripes brought a smile to my face!
What a great collections of chairs! Thanks for sharing. Hope yours are going well!
I love your blog! such an honor to have my dining chairs featured. Thanks!
Wow! These chairs look amazing! This was really inspirational. I can’t wait to cut out of work and hit my local thrift shop to find some hidden beauties myself! 🙂
The after pictures of the chairs come out impressive. I love how they get re-upholstered to make themselves look more attractive and inviting to sit on.
Hi you site is just so inspiring ….. a love redos… it is my passion … I am posting some pics of what I have been doing… Thanks for your work … I love it….
This is fabulous.Before and after looks have a big difference and the new look is very cool.
I super enjoy projects like these, some furniture really deserve to be reconditioned.
HELLLO IM PARTIALLY SIGHTED AND NEED SOME ADVICE PLEASE. WE HAVE 4 FAIRLY HIGH BACK METAL, CHAORS WITH A WOODEN SEAT THAT IS FARO TOO UNCOMFORTABLE
WE WONT TO REVAM SO THEY ARE COMFY BUT I CANNOT FIND ANY THING . AND WE LOVED YOUR PICTURES AND SO FAR LOVE YOUR JOURNEY AND HOPED YOU MAY BE ABLE TO HELP.
MANY THANX
The only thing I could suggest is to upholster the backs (add foam, batting, and cover in fabric) and then add cushions to the seats.