I recently acquired these 2 little modern chairs. I didnt really have an idea for them right away, but i knew my friend Camilla from First Lady of The House needed a pair of chairs. They ended up being perfect for her space, so she picked out some fabric and a paint color and they turned out pretty cute! I think the more modern fabric and the updated navy paint fit the style of the chairs perfectly.
Before…
After…
The chairs got a fresh coat of navy paint, and some new fabric. The seat cushions were a little flat, so i put on a few layers of batting before putting on the new fabric. The batting and the new fabric were just put right over the old cushions – super easy.
The 411
Paint – Rainwashed by Sherwin Williams
Clear coat – Wood Classics by Sherwin Williams in a gloss finish
Light distressing on the edges with a sanding block
Fabric – provided by Camilla, if i remember right she got it @ Jo-Ann’s
Love the color choice! Such a beautiful transformation……
yes – the navy worked perfect for these!
As always, fabulous!
Super cool. Don’t even look like the same chairs. Isn’t paint amazing!
You give me such inspiration, love these!!
thanks so much!!
These are fabulous in blue!
A Dorable!!
Hey Sausha! Great job on the chairs, as with everything else you do!
Question: I just finished painting an old dresser for my little boy’s nursery (due in two weeks!) i am using the top of the dresser as a changing table and will need the surface to be cleanable. The lady at S. W. advised me to use two coats of gloss poly for this ( I did get the water based wood classics brand you recommend). Problem is, I did one drawer last night and HATE the gloss finish! The satin finish on the paint was so beautiful and you couldn’t see any brush strokes. Now i feel it just looks cheap. What do you recommend I seal this latex paint with in order to make the surface cleanable as well as to keep the beautiful look of the paint? Would the W.C. In a satin finish work for this? I would ask the peeps at S.W. but they seem to know more about painting walls than furniture. I had to practically bribe somebody to tint my primer for me.
Thanks so much!
Abby
You can for sure get the wood classics on a satin finish – but it tends to be on the shiny side as well – BUT every piece of furniture takes paint/clear coat differently, so satin may be just what you need :)
But 1st – i would take a piece of really fine steel wool (0000) and rub it over the drawer to cut back the shine – ive done that on a few pieces that have come out to shiny and it works great!
Good luck and hope it all turns out good :)
Thanks so much! I am off to the store now, and will return and report!
The chair look wonderful and they look brand new! I also love that wooden plank centerpiece there. All you need is a coffee table now. There’s a great selection of modern furniture replica here where you can pick on to go with the chairs.