Last week I showed you a more than ordinary office chair. You know the kind basic, black and boring. But I wanted a comfortable office chair that I could adjust in height and that could easily swirl between my desks. So when I found one for next to nothing I took it home with me.
Vorige week liet ik jullie zo’n saaie kantoorstoel zien die ik in de kringloop gekocht had. Nou hij ziet er inmiddels al een heel stuk minder saai uit. Maar eerst nog even de ‘before’ foto.
One more look to remind you just how ugly it was.
Tada! This is how it looks now.
So much better don’t you agree. And it wasn’t difficult. All you need is lots of spray-paint, some nice fabric, a staple gun and a strappy guy with determination. (ok in this picture something has happened to the legs, they really are all white, the shadow- and light thing does something funky to them).
Een hele verbetering toch. Ook al ziet het wit er in deze foto een beetje raar uit, maar dat komt door de lichtinval. De poten en rug zijn echt egaal wit.
The hard part was separating the cushions from the bottom and back part. Those cushions were snapped in place so there were no screws to unscrew. It took some blunt force and a few harsh words from my love to get them loose. I did encourage him with words as “I know it can be done, I saw it on the web, but is is okay honey if you can’t do it, I’ll figure something out”, that got me a mean look and him some extra willpower. But it worked (and he still loves me 😉 .
Het moeilijkste was om de kussens los te krijgen. Maar na wat aanmoedigende woorden van mij is dat mijn lief met brute kracht toch gelukt.
After that it was a breeze. Prime with a stick-to-anything primer. Empty two cans of white spray paint on it. Staple the fabric around the cushions. Reassemble.
Daarna was het een eitje. Heel veel spuitverf, en de zittingen bekleden door het stof met een nietpistool vast te maken en dan weer in elkaar zetten.
Really it was so easy that when I find a second one for that price, I am going to do it another time. (I will probably have to touch up the spray paint one day, because I always sit with me shoes on the legs, but that will be easy enough, I’ll let you know how long the spray paint holds up).
Het was zo makkelijk dat ik op zoek ben naar een tweede stoel voor een koopje. Hoe de verf zich houdt met mijn trappelende voeten laat ik jullie nog wel weten, maar even bijspuiten is zo gebeurd.
Ok and as a bonus I am going to show you my mirror makeover. I thought a white distressed look would look good on it, and I think I was right.
Als toegift nog de nieuwe ‘oude’ look van de kuifspiegel die ik ook laatst bij de kringloop gescoord had. Ik vind hem leuk zo.
So did you play with any thrifty finds this week?
I think you might like this too
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Olive Rue says
August 30, 2009 at 9:34 pmThat chair turned out fabulous. Thanks for letting me know about the photo. It has been fixed hopefully. 🙂
Olive Rue says
August 30, 2009 at 9:34 pmThat chair turned out fabulous. Thanks for letting me know about the photo. It has been fixed hopefully. 🙂
Olive Rue says
August 30, 2009 at 9:48 pmWell I don't know about a million, but I will take the compliment. Thank you. Oh…I met to tell you I love that mirror transformation you did too. That's gorgeous.
Olive Rue says
August 30, 2009 at 9:48 pmWell I don't know about a million, but I will take the compliment. Thank you. Oh…I met to tell you I love that mirror transformation you did too. That's gorgeous.
Heleen says
August 30, 2009 at 10:13 pmWhauw, you did a fabulous job here! Love what you did with that chair!
Heleen says
August 30, 2009 at 10:13 pmWhauw, you did a fabulous job here! Love what you did with that chair!
soanywaytoday says
August 30, 2009 at 10:35 pmlove the chair and the mirror!
soanywaytoday says
August 30, 2009 at 10:35 pmlove the chair and the mirror!
Wendy says
August 30, 2009 at 10:45 pmThose are great transformations! I wish I could do that with our chair, but it's 3 pieces and the back is so shaped, I dont think it would work.
Love the mirror!
Wendy says
August 30, 2009 at 10:45 pmThose are great transformations! I wish I could do that with our chair, but it's 3 pieces and the back is so shaped, I dont think it would work.
Love the mirror!
Tarva says
August 30, 2009 at 10:45 pmLove the chair. I have a similar one that I may need to put on my project list.
Tarva says
August 30, 2009 at 10:45 pmLove the chair. I have a similar one that I may need to put on my project list.
Lori says
August 30, 2009 at 10:51 pmwhat amazing transformations Marianne…your office chair looks very chic now…and your mirror is a stunner!!!
Lori says
August 30, 2009 at 10:51 pmwhat amazing transformations Marianne…your office chair looks very chic now…and your mirror is a stunner!!!
Stephanie says
August 30, 2009 at 11:05 pmI never thought to do that to an office chair. It looks great!
Stephanie says
August 30, 2009 at 11:05 pmI never thought to do that to an office chair. It looks great!
ellen b says
August 30, 2009 at 11:21 pmWhat great thrifty makeovers. Love what you did to that mirror!!
ellen b says
August 30, 2009 at 11:21 pmWhat great thrifty makeovers. Love what you did to that mirror!!
Sharlotte says
August 30, 2009 at 11:34 pmOk, you are such an inspiration! I have always wanted to change these "ugly" chairs but never thought it possible. Boy, was I wrong! Just snap the cushions out, and paint. I'm going to try it!
And, I really like your mirror transformation. The white is so much prettier!
Thanks so much for sharing!
Sharlotte says
August 30, 2009 at 11:34 pmOk, you are such an inspiration! I have always wanted to change these "ugly" chairs but never thought it possible. Boy, was I wrong! Just snap the cushions out, and paint. I'm going to try it!
And, I really like your mirror transformation. The white is so much prettier!
Thanks so much for sharing!
southerninspiration says
August 31, 2009 at 12:27 amOh, my word, those are fabulous transformations!!!!! I have a chair I'd love to do like that…and the mirror is precious!
Suzanne
southerninspiration says
August 31, 2009 at 12:27 amOh, my word, those are fabulous transformations!!!!! I have a chair I'd love to do like that…and the mirror is precious!
Suzanne
Jenny Kerr says
August 31, 2009 at 12:37 amBeautiful Mirror!
Jenny Kerr says
August 31, 2009 at 12:37 amBeautiful Mirror!
Nori says
August 31, 2009 at 12:53 amThanks for posting your office chair makeover! You did a beautiful job. I was just given two similar chairs for free. I didn't think I could do anything to them, but now I'm going to try! 😉
Nori says
August 31, 2009 at 12:53 amThanks for posting your office chair makeover! You did a beautiful job. I was just given two similar chairs for free. I didn't think I could do anything to them, but now I'm going to try! 😉
Alicia says
August 31, 2009 at 1:42 amWow, very pretty. I'm just missing that strappy guy with determination. What store did you find him at? 🙂
Alicia says
August 31, 2009 at 1:42 amWow, very pretty. I'm just missing that strappy guy with determination. What store did you find him at? 🙂
Julie says
August 31, 2009 at 2:10 amI love your new chair…I am having a give a-way to celebrate my 1 month Blogoversary…. Please stop over.
Julie says
August 31, 2009 at 2:10 amI love your new chair…I am having a give a-way to celebrate my 1 month Blogoversary…. Please stop over.
Amanda @ Serenity Now says
August 31, 2009 at 2:20 amWow!!! I wish I'd seen this a few months ago. I gave away our office chair…I could have prettified it like yours. 🙂 Great job!! Visiting from Rhoda's party. 🙂
Amanda @ Serenity Now says
August 31, 2009 at 2:20 amWow!!! I wish I'd seen this a few months ago. I gave away our office chair…I could have prettified it like yours. 🙂 Great job!! Visiting from Rhoda's party. 🙂
Jane says
August 31, 2009 at 2:44 amYou did a great job with that chair. It looks perfect in your room. Love the mirror redo as well. Great job!
Jane says
August 31, 2009 at 2:44 amYou did a great job with that chair. It looks perfect in your room. Love the mirror redo as well. Great job!
MiriamR says
August 31, 2009 at 3:48 amI have a chair just like this and now I want to try, the fabric they have is always so ugly and you made me see I can (hopefully) revamp mine to be beautiful! I love the mirror too, great transformation.
MiriamR says
August 31, 2009 at 3:48 amI have a chair just like this and now I want to try, the fabric they have is always so ugly and you made me see I can (hopefully) revamp mine to be beautiful! I love the mirror too, great transformation.
Char says
August 31, 2009 at 3:53 amLove the chair, LOVE the mirror!
Thanks for stopping by my blog via TCB! I appreciate it!
Char says
August 31, 2009 at 3:53 amLove the chair, LOVE the mirror!
Thanks for stopping by my blog via TCB! I appreciate it!
Sue says
August 31, 2009 at 4:38 amYou did nice work on your transformations! Who would've thought anyone could save such a boring chair? And the mirror is so shabby chic cute!
🙂 Sue
Sue says
August 31, 2009 at 4:38 amYou did nice work on your transformations! Who would've thought anyone could save such a boring chair? And the mirror is so shabby chic cute!
🙂 Sue
the cottage child says
August 31, 2009 at 4:49 amEverything is terrific, I'm partial to your chair. I slipcovered my office chair, but it looks a little shabby, even for me. I might have to get brave and try your idea.
the cottage child says
August 31, 2009 at 4:49 amEverything is terrific, I'm partial to your chair. I slipcovered my office chair, but it looks a little shabby, even for me. I might have to get brave and try your idea.
Pam @ This Humble House says
August 31, 2009 at 4:56 amOh it looks so clean and nice now! Great job!
~ Pam
Pam @ This Humble House says
August 31, 2009 at 4:56 amOh it looks so clean and nice now! Great job!
~ Pam
musingegret says
August 31, 2009 at 5:53 amYou've inspired many of us with that office chair makeover—keep up the great work!
musingegret says
August 31, 2009 at 5:53 amYou've inspired many of us with that office chair makeover—keep up the great work!
Lavender hearts says
August 31, 2009 at 1:22 pmYou've done it again! You've turned something ordinary into something extraordinary! You could set up a shop selling those, there's a real gap in the market for attractive office chairs. They make them look so hideous!
Lavender hearts says
August 31, 2009 at 1:22 pmYou've done it again! You've turned something ordinary into something extraordinary! You could set up a shop selling those, there's a real gap in the market for attractive office chairs. They make them look so hideous!
Rhoda @ Southern Hospitality says
August 31, 2009 at 2:42 pmVery cute, Marianne, what a great new look for your chair!
Rhoda @ Southern Hospitality says
August 31, 2009 at 2:42 pmVery cute, Marianne, what a great new look for your chair!
Lacie E. says
August 31, 2009 at 3:02 pmYou made it look so so easy to do this. I would almost be brave enough to try it
Lacie E. says
August 31, 2009 at 3:02 pmYou made it look so so easy to do this. I would almost be brave enough to try it
Queen B. says
August 31, 2009 at 4:46 pmWOW !!!!!!!!!!!1 IT LOOKS AWESOME !
Queen B. says
August 31, 2009 at 4:46 pmWOW !!!!!!!!!!!1 IT LOOKS AWESOME !
Its So Very Cheri says
August 31, 2009 at 5:24 pmGREAT job. Amazing what a lil' TLC will do.
I hope you will come by for a visit.
Cheri
Its So Very Cheri
Its So Very Cheri says
August 31, 2009 at 5:24 pmGREAT job. Amazing what a lil' TLC will do.
I hope you will come by for a visit.
Cheri
Its So Very Cheri
Cindy says
August 31, 2009 at 5:42 pmNice chair make over!! It looks like a ladies chair now. Beautiful mirror make over, too. I love those curvy mirrors, I have been looking for one for a while now. Hugs, Cindy S.
Cindy says
August 31, 2009 at 5:42 pmNice chair make over!! It looks like a ladies chair now. Beautiful mirror make over, too. I love those curvy mirrors, I have been looking for one for a while now. Hugs, Cindy S.
linnea-maria says
August 31, 2009 at 6:53 pmAmazing what you can do with a not so interesting chair. It is perfect for your workspace. Regarding your question, yes I use my silkstockings, but it isnt very often. I have so many I can use and so many I can save in its original envelope. Most of them I bought for more than 10 years ago. It was much more easier to find them then. And the quality is fab. You wont wear them out in the first use. Hugs / linnea-maria
linnea-maria says
August 31, 2009 at 6:53 pmAmazing what you can do with a not so interesting chair. It is perfect for your workspace. Regarding your question, yes I use my silkstockings, but it isnt very often. I have so many I can use and so many I can save in its original envelope. Most of them I bought for more than 10 years ago. It was much more easier to find them then. And the quality is fab. You wont wear them out in the first use. Hugs / linnea-maria
Prulletje says
August 31, 2009 at 7:36 pmoh wat goed zeg, de stoel ziet er echt gelikt uit ! Ik heb 2 van zulke stoelen in gebruik, heb ze van mijn werk mee gekregen..ik zal eens kijken of er méér over zijn..
Liefs, Elise
Prulletje says
August 31, 2009 at 7:36 pmoh wat goed zeg, de stoel ziet er echt gelikt uit ! Ik heb 2 van zulke stoelen in gebruik, heb ze van mijn werk mee gekregen..ik zal eens kijken of er méér over zijn..
Liefs, Elise
Simple pleasure says
August 31, 2009 at 7:40 pmDat is een super make over, de saaie stoel is echt heel erg leuk geworden.
Simple pleasure says
August 31, 2009 at 7:40 pmDat is een super make over, de saaie stoel is echt heel erg leuk geworden.
jeanette says
August 31, 2009 at 8:49 pmoohh..super mooi geworden, van een saaie burostoel naar een super vrouwelijk exemplaar! mooie stof dat fijne streepje…en super netjes gemaakt hoor. m`n complimenten!
groetjes,
jeanette
jeanette says
August 31, 2009 at 8:49 pmoohh..super mooi geworden, van een saaie burostoel naar een super vrouwelijk exemplaar! mooie stof dat fijne streepje…en super netjes gemaakt hoor. m`n complimenten!
groetjes,
jeanette
LiLi M. says
August 31, 2009 at 9:00 pmWeer heeel hard gewerkt en wat een resultaat! Mocht de verf niet houden op kunststof dan zou je ook eens naar oudere bureaustoelen kunnen kijken. Toen ik in 1986 in mijn Memphis periode zat pimpte ik ook 2 bureaustoelen op, ik bekleedde ze met ….Ikea stof hahaha! Maar verven hoefde verder niet, want de rug werd ook bekleed en het metaal was mooi gemoffeld zo'n nikkelkleur, maar misschien zitten deze wel beter! Ik zal eens voor de lol foto's van mijn kamer van toen scannen.
O ja, het adres van Arie en alles wat je over hem wilt weten kun je gewoon vinden in de link die in het bewuste blogpostje staat. Dat doe ik eigenlijk altijd. Groetjes.
LiLi M. says
August 31, 2009 at 9:00 pmWeer heeel hard gewerkt en wat een resultaat! Mocht de verf niet houden op kunststof dan zou je ook eens naar oudere bureaustoelen kunnen kijken. Toen ik in 1986 in mijn Memphis periode zat pimpte ik ook 2 bureaustoelen op, ik bekleedde ze met ….Ikea stof hahaha! Maar verven hoefde verder niet, want de rug werd ook bekleed en het metaal was mooi gemoffeld zo'n nikkelkleur, maar misschien zitten deze wel beter! Ik zal eens voor de lol foto's van mijn kamer van toen scannen.
O ja, het adres van Arie en alles wat je over hem wilt weten kun je gewoon vinden in de link die in het bewuste blogpostje staat. Dat doe ik eigenlijk altijd. Groetjes.
susan says
September 1, 2009 at 12:08 amSo you are creative AND you speak two languages :)! Those chairs are usually so UGLY and you have made this one very stylish and comfortable looking!
susan says
September 1, 2009 at 12:08 amSo you are creative AND you speak two languages :)! Those chairs are usually so UGLY and you have made this one very stylish and comfortable looking!
Shabby Cottage Collectibles says
September 1, 2009 at 1:16 amGreat make over! It's amazing what you can do with a little paint! Warm wishes, Esther
Shabby Cottage Collectibles says
September 1, 2009 at 1:16 amGreat make over! It's amazing what you can do with a little paint! Warm wishes, Esther
Jan says
September 1, 2009 at 1:17 amFabulous job!! I have been wanting to the exact thing to my chair, but thought it must be really difficult to do. I am so glad came across your post!
Blessings,
Jan
Jan says
September 1, 2009 at 1:17 amFabulous job!! I have been wanting to the exact thing to my chair, but thought it must be really difficult to do. I am so glad came across your post!
Blessings,
Jan
darnold23 says
September 1, 2009 at 2:44 amI hope you will join me for Crock Pot Wednesdays at Diningwithdebbie.blogspot.com. My "blue" this week for Smiling Sally's Blue Monday is part of a tribute to Julia Child. Hope to see you signed up with Mister Linky at Dining With Debbie.
darnold23 says
September 1, 2009 at 2:44 amI hope you will join me for Crock Pot Wednesdays at Diningwithdebbie.blogspot.com. My "blue" this week for Smiling Sally's Blue Monday is part of a tribute to Julia Child. Hope to see you signed up with Mister Linky at Dining With Debbie.
Andrea says
September 1, 2009 at 4:07 amhey you! You won my giveaway, come on by ! Also need your addy! xo Andrea
Andrea says
September 1, 2009 at 4:07 amhey you! You won my giveaway, come on by ! Also need your addy! xo Andrea
Katja - Bag End says
September 1, 2009 at 1:13 pmHey you! 🙂 Well that definitely looks better than an ordinary boring office chair! Loads of work required, but well done 🙂 And yes, the mirror looks better with a coat of white paint. I've been also playing with spray paint lately, but nothing to show yet and forgot to take "before" pictures anyway… doh.
Groetjes, Katja
Katja - Bag End says
September 1, 2009 at 1:13 pmHey you! 🙂 Well that definitely looks better than an ordinary boring office chair! Loads of work required, but well done 🙂 And yes, the mirror looks better with a coat of white paint. I've been also playing with spray paint lately, but nothing to show yet and forgot to take "before" pictures anyway… doh.
Groetjes, Katja
julie says
September 1, 2009 at 3:39 pmlove it! great job! i need to go get me one of those ugly chairs! that are not hard to come by! and the mirror! beautiful! i am about to do the same thing! thanks!
julie says
September 1, 2009 at 3:39 pmlove it! great job! i need to go get me one of those ugly chairs! that are not hard to come by! and the mirror! beautiful! i am about to do the same thing! thanks!
THEA says
September 1, 2009 at 3:43 pmDie is mooi geworden !Echt mooi.
En de spiegel vind ik zo mogelijk nog mooier !!
Wat je toch leuke dingen kunt maken van ouwe spullen, niet?
Jammer dat de kringloopwinkel hier opgeheven is. Er werd niet veel meer verkocht zeiden ze. Het is juist helemaal in….om oude spullen te kopen in de krinloop en op te knappen!!
THEA says
September 1, 2009 at 3:43 pmDie is mooi geworden !Echt mooi.
En de spiegel vind ik zo mogelijk nog mooier !!
Wat je toch leuke dingen kunt maken van ouwe spullen, niet?
Jammer dat de kringloopwinkel hier opgeheven is. Er werd niet veel meer verkocht zeiden ze. Het is juist helemaal in….om oude spullen te kopen in de krinloop en op te knappen!!
Claudia@DipityRoad says
September 1, 2009 at 6:45 pmThe chair was great …but wow…i am lovin the mirror transformation.
GREAT job.
I dont know if I have ever had the pleasure of you stopping by my blog… I would love you to stop by anytime.
TTFN~~ Claudia ♥ ♥
Claudia@DipityRoad says
September 1, 2009 at 6:45 pmThe chair was great …but wow…i am lovin the mirror transformation.
GREAT job.
I dont know if I have ever had the pleasure of you stopping by my blog… I would love you to stop by anytime.
TTFN~~ Claudia ♥ ♥
The Crazy Suburban Mom says
September 3, 2009 at 12:10 pmI love that chair! Ive never even thought you could do that to a 'regular' office chair…but wow, I wonder now!
Thanks for that inspiration
The Crazy Suburban Mom says
September 3, 2009 at 12:10 pmI love that chair! Ive never even thought you could do that to a 'regular' office chair…but wow, I wonder now!
Thanks for that inspiration
kiwi says
September 8, 2009 at 6:33 amHallo zus, de stoel is prachtig en na mijn vakantie ga ik hem kopieren.
kus,zus
kiwi says
September 8, 2009 at 6:33 amHallo zus, de stoel is prachtig en na mijn vakantie ga ik hem kopieren.
kus,zus
Anonymous says
October 8, 2009 at 5:19 pmIk probeer hetzelfde te doen maar krijg de bekleding niet los. Hoe heb je de zitting eraf gekregen?
Anonymous says
October 8, 2009 at 5:19 pmIk probeer hetzelfde te doen maar krijg de bekleding niet los. Hoe heb je de zitting eraf gekregen?
♥Amber Filkins♥ says
February 11, 2010 at 5:14 pmWhat a GREAT idea!! I'm about to redo the cheapo desk in our bedroom, all in white. And I have a huge black leather office chair that I was wondering what in the heck I could do to make it fit into my brown & white room. Well, now I know I'll paint it white!! We'll see how well the spray paint holds up to tushies b/c ours is all leather, no fabric!
Thanks for the inspiration!!
♥Amber Filkins♥ says
February 11, 2010 at 5:14 pmWhat a GREAT idea!! I'm about to redo the cheapo desk in our bedroom, all in white. And I have a huge black leather office chair that I was wondering what in the heck I could do to make it fit into my brown & white room. Well, now I know I'll paint it white!! We'll see how well the spray paint holds up to tushies b/c ours is all leather, no fabric!
Thanks for the inspiration!!
every day is a gift... says
February 11, 2010 at 6:17 pmpretty, pretty! now i need a desk chair,too…& the mirror is fab!
every day is a gift... says
February 11, 2010 at 6:17 pmpretty, pretty! now i need a desk chair,too…& the mirror is fab!
Laryssa Herbert says
February 12, 2010 at 6:16 amBeautiful job! I'm going to have to remake my office chair now too. It's okay…I was wondering how to do it anyway. 🙂
Laryssa Herbert says
February 12, 2010 at 6:16 amBeautiful job! I'm going to have to remake my office chair now too. It's okay…I was wondering how to do it anyway. 🙂
Tam says
December 9, 2011 at 7:59 amlovely stuff and i am so chuffed that i can understand Dutch, my family is Afrikaans speaking 🙂