Flip over an aging chair & upgrade it into a DIY that’s unrecognizable
Morgan Randall
Contributing Writer
DIY Everywhere
Some curbside finds are obvious steals that need only a little love to make them like new again. Others require a hefty dose of imagination and elbow grease to turn them into true treasures. The transformation of this aging chair to a chic stool proves that almost anything can be reborn with a bit of TLC. Nothing beats the sense of accomplishment you feel after completing a thorough furniture upgrade. This adorable stool to go with your vanity table or in your closet will serve as a constant reminder of your trash-to-treasure triumph.
A few tips and tricks can help keep the cost of this project down. If you don’t already own the necessary power tools, borrow them from a friend or check if the local hardware store has a tool rental program. Buying upholstery foam is also on the pricey side, so try using the old foam from the chair, or salvage foam from another piece of dilapidated furniture. Finally, check for cute fabric scraps and chalk paint already lingering in the craft closet before you run out to the store for new supplies.
Materials
– An old chair
– Screwdriver
– Electric jigsaw
– Random orbit sander
– Small pen sander
– Chalk paint, white
– Paintbrush
– Needle-nose pliers
– Upholstery foam, 2 inches thick
– Marker
– Scissors
– Fabric, palm frond print
– Liner fabric, white
– Staple gun
– Staples
– Electric screwdriver
– Drill bit
– Phillips-head bit
– Phillips-head screws, four
