Chairs

You may run across several rocking chairs at yard sales, thrift stores or flea markets. It may have a slate missing or chipped paint. These are things that can be repaired. What is so great about...

Make old, worn chairs into fresh new pieces of furniture using paint and fabric. Apply a variety of decorative paint finishes in eye-popping colors for a vibrant modern feel. Create the look of...

Got a tired chair that's begging for a fresh look? With a few do-it-yourself alterations, you can instantly transform an old chair into a dazzling decorative piece. You'd be surprised what wonders...

Painting a beach theme onto a rocking chair is a great way to decorate an otherwise ordinary piece of furniture. Whether you live by the beach or far from it, adding an island or nautical vibe to...

Taking paint off a wood chair yourself is not as easy as dropping it off at a professional paint removal service. It's a tough job to do at home, but it is possible with the right tools and some...

Reupholstering a chair is time consuming to do yourself and expensive if you pay someone to do it. Slip covers are not always the best solution, and they can be costly too. Fabric spray paint may...

Faux antiquing has become a popular trend in furniture finishing. Many people are transforming the looks of their old, worn furniture by refinishing the piece and making it look purposefully worn....

So you want to paint a blue chair. Here's is some fast and easy steps to get you on your way.

Painting furniture can be a rewarding experience for someone who enjoys working with their hands, and a wood rocking chair provides a canvas that is simple but also lets you show some personal...

A cane chair features woven seats and back supports which give the impression of being hole-punched. The small holes in the weave can make it difficult to give the chair frame a new paint job...

There's nothing more rewarding than turning old items into new treasures. Here are some simple steps to help you refinish a chair from drab to fab. Read on.

Natural cane is light colored and may not create the look you want for your cane back or cane seated chairs. Because natural cane is a hardy species that is not very porous, it doesn't take stain...

Buying brand new chairs or stools for your home can be expensive. Painting homemade or recycled stools and chairs is a great way to freshen up your kitchen or living room on a dime. Get creative...

Outdoor furniture can complement any patio or porch, leading to warm and inviting curb appeal. But outdoor pieces can be expensive, and it may be difficult to find the right furniture to match...

Instead of tossing a worn out wicker chair you can easily make it look new. No matter what color you choose, just following a few steps can turn something that would have been trash, into a...

Children's furniture is the most beautiful among all other furniture because of its whimsical designs and colors. It can create a world of fantasy within your child's bedroom. Most everyone can...

Traditional wooden Windsor chairs have spindled backs and curved arms. They're prized for their comfort and classic design that incorporates a sweeping rail that tops both the arms and the chair...

Patio furniture gets plenty of use during the warm spring and summer months. They endure everything from rain to pool water, sunscreen, and the brutal rays of the sun. It's a wonder that they last...

Yard sales and flee markets are full of old wooden furniture. Often old chairs are covered in layers of paint or ugly stain. These can be great buys however if you know how to restore a wood...

The nicks and chips are getting you down. Or maybe the dark is looking dreary. Painting your dining room chairs is a great way to change their look and the look of your room. If your chairs are a...

Over time, we tend to accumulate pieces of furniture from family members or yard sales or friends who don't have room but cannot stand to toss it out. It's great to never have to buy a piece but...

Every now and again, people tend to change their surroundings. We update wall colors, change the drapes. Have new flooring installed. Sometimes we purchase new furniture or chairs. What do you do...

Vinyl chairs can be fairly simple to paint. New spray paints that bond to plastic give you a finished project that looks fantastic! These directions are for chairs that have no foam seats or back...

You need a new chair around the home or yard, but you need one that is both cheap and unique. Your solution is simple: build a chair using recyclables. Salvage yards are treasure troves of...

Vinyl is easy to paint with the right paint: Look for the new formula paints that bond to plastic and vinyl, so you can make that old vinyl chair look great with some fresh color!

One great way to recycle household items in today's increasingly environmentally conscious world, is by finding new purposes for those household items. One way to give new purpose to dining room...

Do you have an old wood chair that is still functional, just not very attractive? Don’t throw it away. Paint it. Painted furniture can add a punch of color and a touch of whimsy to your...

Fabric decoupage is an easy and economical way to give a chair a facelift, spruce up a breakfast nook, entryway or porch with adorable fabric decoupaged chairs. Fabric decoupage is very much like...

Here is way to recycle a chair or bench, and have fun at the same time. This is a great way to give that damaged chair, you can’t think to part with. Here are a few simple steps to help...

Painting a chair gives it a fresh look and allows you to coordinate it when redecorating or moving it to a different room. With a little preparation, you can paint furniture and produce...

You can spruce up rattan furnishings or repair them without spending lots of money. Here are some tips for bringing your rattan back to life and back to your porch.

Maybe you have a favorite chair in your house that needs refurbishing because time has taken its toll. Or maybe you're a bargain hunter who picked up a cheap chair at a yard sale, a chair that you...

Wicker is a strong, natural and comfortable material that will last for years if properly cleaned and maintained. Sometimes, though, damage does occur with pieces that undergo inordinate wear and tear

That steal from the Saturday flea market may not look like such a find come Sunday--unless you know some tricks for reviving old furniture. Here's how to give that tired old chair a fresh look...