We are a young couple remodeling our first house...one outdated / ugly thing at a time. This blog documents our remodel projects and ideas.
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2.22.2011

Stool Makeover

I didn't need this stool at all. I have no place to put it. But when I was making a trip through a local flea market, it caught my eye. And it was priced at only $6. Hello stool, nice to meet you. You are coming home with me.

The lines on this little stool are so cute. However, the hard as wood seat is not comfortable at all. No worries, I gave this stool a quick little makeover to make it uber-chic. First I cut out a piece of 1" foam for the seat to make it comfortable to sit on. After all, it is a stool and should be comfy.

Then I used a piece of scrap fabric to cover the foam. Just use a stapler to fasten the fabric to the bottom of the seat. Trim the excess fabric away.

This stool is much cuter already, but still not complete. I spray painted the legs a rich emerald green for that extra something-something. Dad, I know you hate green, but give this a chance.

And look at this stool now.


Want to know how much this mini makeover cost? $6. Just the price of the stool. I already had the foam, fabric, and spray paint. Now I just need to find a place for this little stool. Anybody need a stool?

13 comments:

A Vintage Vine said...

Great makeover....love that it is metal!

Allison@FabRehab said...

Super cute! I love that fabric...I used it on the valance in my laundry room!

Kristyn @ Good Gravy Crafts said...

Ohhh this is so cute!! Will you deliver it to me!! I love it!

xx-Kristyn

Unknown said...

wonderful makeover!

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oops! said...

Wow, adorable! I love the green and the fabric!

abeachcottage said...

The stool make-over is really cute. Love the fabric you used and the new color is so much better! Well done, what a great find for only $6!

the cape on the corner said...

so fun and funky! with the wood seat, i probably would've just used it as a plant stand or something. love this!

Anonymous said...

I love it! Totally changed the look of it!

Cherie said...

Love it! I have a stool that I can redo... I think it will be the project of the weekend!

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Unknown said...

That is so cute.

Elizabeth said...

That looks great! Green is the perfect color! Would love you to link up to Made With Love. My readers will love this! http://sewchatty.blogspot.com

At Rivercrest Cottage said...

love the makeover, enjoying your blog!

Unknown said...

Love this!! I have two gnarly kitchen stools just waiting to be re-covered. This may be the inspiration I needed! Thanks!

:D

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