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Sunday, July 3, 2011

The GREEN Office Chair!

I've done a lot of posts about my office (that I never use) and have received a lot of compliments on my green chair.  It was incredibly easy to do, so I thought I'd share it with you in case you want to try it!

I got the chair for free from my sister-in-law.  She had used it in her old house and no longer needed it.


Nothing wrong with it, just not very pretty to look at.  I started by popping the wheels off so I could give them a good cleaning.  I removed the seat and legs from the metal so I could give them a good sanding.  Then I cleaned the metal real good.  I don't have any photos because I did this in the pre-blogging days.

After the wood was sanded down and cleaned I sprayed it with two cans of Krylon's Ivy Leaf.  The metal portion got sprayed with a metal-safe dark brown spray paint (I can't remember the color).

Once it was completely dry I distressed it and wiped on Minwax dark walnut stain.  Here she is all done!




I always have issues with the lighting in my office.  The color is much more warm in person.
 

I hope you all are enjoying your 4th of July weekend!

Cheers!
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13 comments:

  1. ChrissieJuly 3, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    I do love that green chair! I would love to find one to paint. I love your office :)

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  2. UnknownJuly 3, 2011 at 6:24 PM

    Great chair and lovely office :)

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  3. Cassie BustamanteJuly 3, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    so cool, and i love the fun green on it! the style of the chair is feaking awesome!

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  4. DearHelenHartmanJuly 4, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    What a cute, unusual chair. It looks great in the room.

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  5. Gypsy HeartJuly 4, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    Looks great! You seem to have done a very professional job on it. Your office is adorable too.

    Pat

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  6. VivianJuly 4, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    ahh.. green! you are making me fall in love with green.

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  7. angelica jacksonJuly 5, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    Love it! Doesn't it feel good to give something a new life?

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  8. JazzJuly 5, 2011 at 7:17 PM

    Great Job! I guess the camera light bouncing off of the purple made it look more brown than green but I can see the green in the last picture and I love it. Such fun colors for an office space. ;0)

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  9. gail@My Repurposed LifeJuly 7, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    Awesome chair!
    Free is great!

    gail

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  10. UnknownJuly 8, 2011 at 5:53 AM

    I love it! Following your blog now! Check mine out and follow back if you like http://mom4realky.blogspot.com

    Jessica K

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  11. Barbara Bussey {The Treasured Home}July 8, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    I just came across your blog via Miss Mustard Seed's! Love your blog name! What a kick! Enjoyed it thoroughly!
    Cheers,
    Barbara

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  12. Julia @ 551EastdesignJuly 8, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    The style of that chair is wonderful!

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  13. AnonymousJuly 9, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    What a fun fresh office! Love. I also love your new header, cute :)

    Julie

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