Those Poor Chairs

One fairly easy project to take on is refurbishing a chair found at a yard sale or thrift shop. These chairs are beaten, chipped, stained and, best of all, cheap.

When looking for a chair to redo, it's important to start with a chair that isn't ugly. Whoever chose this chair failed. No matter what you do to the paint and fabric, there is no hope here.


This one is a bit plain, but could have a lot of potential. And there are two of them, which gives the option of a mismatched set or an identical pair.


This chair has an interesting structure to it. The curve of the arms is visually interesting, the width of the seat looks cozy.


The next important thing is choosing a color that doesn't make small children cry. If Pepto-Bismol is spilled all over your chairs, don't take the time to 'fatigue it'--simply wipe it off and try again.


Try to spray paint in an even pattern. It helps if you don't first huff the paint.


Remember how I talked about having a pair of chairs gives you the chance to cutely mis-match them a bit? This isn't what I was talking about.


While I am thankful that the predator of this chair refrained from adding zebra prints to make it worse, this is not a style one should aim for.


Your fabric should go with the color of the frame and, if you choose a pattern, be visually appealing. Who wouldn't want to snuggle up in this chair with a book?