A footstool makeover.
Which coincidentally matches the wingchairs I made over a few months ago.
Here’s the before:
And now:
I made the same pleated white trim, same drop cloth fabric, the paint job is slightly different.
The curvy shape of the stool mimics the chair shape perfectly.
Here’s how I made over the stool:
1. Remove fabric cushion piece.
Sand off old finish:
2. Paint two coats MS rainwater, two coats BM sugar cookie.
Sand to distress.
Seal with satin poly.
(I purposely choose not to use primer, the original wood stain will seep through but I like the look, it makes for more contrast with the fabric and trim.)
3. Using a staple gun attach the drop cloth fabric piece.
4. Attach cushion back on to frame.
5. Make trim (see how to here) and hot glue around edge:
All dressed up and no where to go!
Detail of finish, here you can see the rainwater blue color that’s hiding underneath:
A perfect match:
One last side by side:
Now can the kids keep it clean?
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Before & After Party @ Thrifty Decor Chic
Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says
love it! that trim is genius!!!
Susan @ homeroad.net says
F is for fabulous! Nice find, it mimics the chair perfectly! Nice redo!
Susan
Vivienne @ the V Spot says
"O" is for Once again I find myself clicking on a link party thumbnail and winding up here at your blog.
"F" is also for Fantastic and Fabulous.
Pam - diy Design Fanatic says
Your footstool is lovely!Great transformation! I love the chair, as well!
BluBabesCreate says
Love the trim! Come see my reupholstered couch. You're gonna love it.
Junker Newbie Stephanie says
so cute! Love it! thanks for detailing out the steps…I've seen footstools like this before at thrift stores but haven't redone one before.
Visiting from the Shabby Chic Cottage linky party.
Stephanie
http://junkernewbie.blogspot.com/
Craftberry Bush says
P is for perfection!…….
Delaney says
I like the comment above mine! Great redo!
Sawdust and Paperscraps says
That trim is so unique. Love it!
pinktoesandpowertools says
Were you kidding about it just being a coincidence that the footstool matched so well?! It looks like they were sold as a matched set! They both turned out lovely.
Inspire Me Heather says
Great match! Really cute too, you did a lovely job!
Lesley Litrento says
That little school is so sweet! Love the trim.
5935d9de-925d-11e0-a205-000f20980440 says
too cute!! love the pleated trim!!
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Andrea says
I have two very similar stools to makeover, and now I know just how to do them! Beautiful job!
Carrie @ Hazardous Design says
So pretty and I love that trim. It is beautiful and unique.
Jodie says
What a fantastic transformation! Love the trim and the distressing!
Jodie
Jenn Erickson says
Jaime, what a beautiful and elegantly refurbished foot stool!
The mum of all trades says
so pretty, I love that trim
Brooke says
The trim really makes the piece
Tammy says
Lovely!!!
Pam says
Great job! It's beautiful. I love the trim too!
Pam
Courtney ~ French Country Cottage says
What a charmer!! I adore the trim- what a fantastic touch!! This is darling~ love it! Thanks for linking up at Feathered Nest Friday! 🙂
Suzanne@Meridian Road says
It goes so well with the chairs! Perfect! You always do such a good job with everything you do.
Kristin @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia says
It's so pretty and I love the trim, gorgeous!
XO
Kristin
admin says
Looks great! good job 🙂
Suzy www.savedbysuzy.blogspot.com says
What cute little feet! The trim is great too. Please consider joining my linky party, Suzy's Open House Thursday, at http://www.savedbysuzy.blogspot.com.
Rosemary@villabarnes says
A very cute compliment to the chair. Well done.
Patti says
Nicely done…cute trim on chair and stool!
THE PICKLED HUTCH says
This is really nice. I do simple upholstery projects for my store and haven't investigated using trims as a finishing touch before. This is a lovely treatment. Well done.
P.S. I found you through visiting Coastal Charm.
xoxo,
Lisa & Alfie
Catherine says
Love that adorable little footstool! You did a great job!
Claire says
Your footstool is fabulous and the trimmings are adorable! Love this!!