How to Make a Vanity Chair Out of a Regular Chair?

Vanities are usually placed lower than the rest of the bathroom counter.

Vanities usually sit lower than a regular desk or table, and they may necessitate a slightly shorter seat. You can modify and re-purpose an existing dining chair for use with a vanity by shortening the legs and padding the seat. Choose a small chair that's narrow enough to fit between the legs or sides of the vanity. You can paint the chair to match the vanity, or leave it as-is for an eclectic look.

Things You'll Need

• Hammer or screwdriver
• Measuring tape
• Circular saw
• Floor protectors
• Pry bar
• Paint
• Paintbrush
• Scissors
• Batting
• Upholstery fabric
• Staple gun
• Sticky-backed felt

Instructions

1. Measure and cut the feet with a circular saw to lower the chair until your legs and the chair can fit comfortably beneath the counter. Apply felt or plastic floor protectors to the bottom of each leg.

2. Pry the chair seat from the frame. Measure the seat. Paint the chair as desired.

3. Cut a piece of thick batting to fit the top of the seat and wrap around the edges. Add 2 inches to each side measurement, and cut a piece of fabric to fit.

4. Place the batting and fabric on top of the seat, and wrap the fabric around the bottom. Staple the fabric in place.

5. Cut a piece of sticky-backed felt to fit under the seat. Remove the backing and press the felt against the bottom of the seat, covering the fabric ends.

6. Replace the chair seat.

References

• "Repurposing & Home Decor"; Decor Made Simple; 2011