Check out how I transformed these thrifted bar stools with Lilly Pulitzer fabric to give them a totally new beachy look!
Even though I hate my apartment's out of date kitchen, I really like the fact that there is a breakfast bar between the old fashioned room and the living room.
It really opens up the space and gives me a nice big counter surface. I was really excited to get stools so I could use the bar for seating and eating.
I found the perfect set of barstools at a little antique store in West Ashley for only $10 each! Too bad the wicker backing was busted up in them and the metal was rusty.
Its important to note that the upper back was originally wicker, but all torn up.
I had the "great" idea to cut it out. It ended up being so messy and nasty. I left it in the second one and just covered them up with fabric on both sides.
But I'm getting ahead of myself.
The turquoise seat was actually covered with a table cloth I got for 25 cents at the same store. I thought they would be cute but they ended up looking terrible.
So, I moved onto plan B.
I decided to spray the metal base of the chair navy blue to match my dining set.
I went a little crazy and painted the wooden frames of the seats white.
I then recovered the seats and the insides of the backs with this adorable Crabby Lilly Pulitzer fabric I bought on ebay.
I used hot glue to carefully glue the fabric into place in the backing and to cover the seat cushion.
I screwed all the pieces back together and voila!
I LOVE HOW THEY ENDED UP!!! What a great upcycle!
The Lilly print matches my color scheme and is perfectly beachy! Plus, Lilly always makes me happy.
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arzea says
Wow!!! What a difference! They look so awesome!!!
charlestoncrafted says
Thanks! It's amazing what a can of paint and yard of fabric can do!
shadedlinescreations says
Really like the outcome of these! Great job!
charlestoncrafted says
Thanks! It was fun!