DIY: Make Them Modern

This set of head- and foot-boards was outdated and worn out. Click through to see what it looks like now.

Paint the frame with high-gloss latex paint, working on one carved section at a time and then moving on to the flat surfaces — it’s a good trick for keeping paint even. Let dry. Paint: Portia by Mythic Paint

This old chair was entirely upholstered, so we called in an expert. After removing the fabric, our upholsterer plumped up the seat cushion with batting and foam. Click next to see the finished result.

The chair was re-covered in a lime-green geometric-print cotton with navy linen trim. The upholsterer also swapped out the wood legs for a base on casters. Fabric: Shakes Artist Green Contemporary Fabric by Premiere Prints, $8.75 per yard, fashionfabricsclub.com; Warsa linen in navy (piping), $9.75 per yard, graylinelinen.com; Base: Base with casters, $85, seatsandstools.com