You might have seen these chairs on my blog before.
But here’s what they looked like when I got them. They were a gift from my friend Peggy. I love these chairs, but wanted to make a few changes. (And yes, Peggy knew I would probably make some changes when she gave them to me.)
The first thing I did was to recover them. I love toile, but wanted to use a neutral linen fabric, so I removed the black and white toile.
Then I used the linen fabric left over from my daybed slipcovers, click here to see post.
After stapling on the fabric, I trimmed the excess.
Next I tackled the paint job.
I used Annie Sloan’s Chalk Paint in Old White, and then distressed the finish using sand paper and antiquing wax. You can also make your own chalk paint, with the recipe found here. The information on the wax I used can also be found at that link.
I love fabrics and paint, so when I get a project that includes both, I’m happy.
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Love then new look, they turned out fantastic:)
I love black and white toile, too, Anita, but I love the new look you gave these chairs!
Love what you have done with them. They look so dreamy! ~Kristie
They look great! I like the ‘before’ version, too, but the ‘after’ version is so serene and inviting!
Have a good weekend.
Emily
The chairs look great! I like the fabric choice that you made. I am a fan of toile myself.
Great chairs, Anita. And a great friend in Peggy!
-Revi
Cute, cute chairs! I like that they can be used in so many different places.
Mary Alice
Beautiful transformation Anita!
xx
Anne
WOW – you did a great job on the chairs. “I would have painted them also. They look so much better painted white.
Mary
The chair looks great and i LOVE that red chest!!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Anita,
I adore the updating of your chairs through fabric and paint!!!
Thank you for sharing, dear friend!
Have a marvelous weekend!!!
Fondly,
Pat
Well, I’m jealous that yours are done. I am on the last two.
They are great chairs and I love the new colour.
Hey Anita. The chairs look great. Wonderful new look.
They look great Anita!!
I need a Peggy! Those are really great chairs. I didn’t like the before, but the after is great! Nice Job!
They just look so refreshed!