Bedroom chairs and blanket box

Eibhlin ni Sheambrai · **Posted: 04-08-2012 , 12:32 AM** #1

Another project I worked on for my friend. She was given this 50 year old blanket chest but didn't like the colour so we did a quick re-upholster job, added a new tassel to open, and she is delighted with the result.

The two chairs are ones we worked on over a while. Unfortunately I don't have before pictures as my friend was doing the painting and I was brought in for the upholstery. The material we used was got for free and is about 30 years old. The chair with arms was dark brown with upholstery that was almost like carpet! It looked like it was from a pub or restaurant. The other chair was like the standard 'teachers' chair from older times, we added some foam and fabric to make another bedroom chair. It is amazing what a coat of paint and some fresh fabric can do to revitalise an old item.

poguesfan · **Posted: 04-08-2012 , 09:10 AM** #2

love the colour of the material it looks great with the white ,fab job!

Marhen · **Posted: 05-08-2012 , 05:28 PM** #3

Lovely job. the paint has a nice finish to it and the upholstery is fantastic. Great talent. I especially like the chair with the arms. Looks better than could be bought new.

Eibhlin ni Sheambrai · **Posted: 05-08-2012 , 10:12 PM** #4

Yes, the chairs came out very well. The little chair with the arms is my friends pride and joy--probably because it was her first up-cycling project. It has place of honour in her guest room:)

rubyruby · **Posted: 06-08-2012 , 09:00 PM** #5

Brilliant, really turned out great...well done..

melissabell · **Posted: 06-08-2012 , 09:16 PM** #6

Gorgeous!!!!! love it love it LOVE IT!!!!

Rachelirl · **Posted: 07-08-2012 , 05:37 PM** #7

fantastic job, well done they're lovely

Eily · **Posted: 07-09-2012 , 12:43 PM** #8

Good job - they look fab

Eibhlin ni Sheambrai · **Posted: 27-09-2012 , 10:59 AM** #9

Thanks to all for positive comments. I put them up to encourage people to look at old things and see the hidden beauty (a bit like people really) .Don't be afraid to experiment especially if you get something for nothing. Worst that can happen is you make a mess of it and it is still useful as firewood!!

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	Posted: 04-08-2012 , 12:32 AM #1
Eibhlin ni Sheambrai Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Moate, Co. Westmeath Posts: 1,037	Bedroom chairs and blanket box Another project I worked on for my friend. She was given this 50 year old blanket chest but didn't like the colour so we did a quick re-upholster job, added a new tassel to open, and she is delighted with the result. The two chairs are ones we worked on over a while. Unfortunately I don't have before pictures as my friend was doing the painting and I was brought in for the upholstery. The material we used was got for free and is about 30 years old. The chair with arms was dark brown with upholstery that was almost like carpet! It looked like it was from a pub or restaurant. The other chair was like the standard 'teachers' chair from older times, we added some foam and fabric to make another bedroom chair. It is amazing what a coat of paint and some fresh fabric can do to revitalise an old item. Attached Images

	Posted: 04-08-2012 , 09:10 AM #2
poguesfan Banned Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: longford Posts: 23	bedroom chairs and blanket box love the colour of the material it looks great with the white ,fab job!

	Posted: 05-08-2012 , 05:28 PM #3
Marhen Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Royal County near the sea (East Meath) Posts: 29	Lovely job. the paint has a nice finish to it and the upholstery is fantastic. Great talent. I especially like the chair with the arms. Looks better than could be bought new.

	Posted: 05-08-2012 , 10:12 PM #4
Eibhlin ni Sheambrai Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Moate, Co. Westmeath Posts: 1,037	chairs Yes, the chairs came out very well. The little chair with the arms is my friends pride and joy--probably because it was her first up-cycling project. It has place of honour in her guest room:)

	Posted: 06-08-2012 , 09:00 PM #5
rubyruby Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: laois Posts: 591	wow Brilliant, really turned out great...well done..

	Posted: 06-08-2012 , 09:16 PM #6
melissabell Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Portarlington, Co. Laois Posts: 1,336	Gorgeous!!!!! love it love it LOVE IT!!!!

	Posted: 07-08-2012 , 05:37 PM #7
Rachelirl Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 81	fantastic job, well done they're lovely

	Posted: 07-09-2012 , 12:43 PM #8
Eily Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Dublin Posts: 86	Good job - they look fab

	Posted: 27-09-2012 , 10:59 AM #9
Eibhlin ni Sheambrai Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Moate, Co. Westmeath Posts: 1,037	Thanks to all for positive comments. I put them up to encourage people to look at old things and see the hidden beauty (a bit like people really) .Don't be afraid to experiment especially if you get something for nothing. Worst that can happen is you make a mess of it and it is still useful as firewood!!