How to Colorblock a Chair
The DIY experts at HGTV Magazine recreated this flea market find. Here’s how you can, too.
From:
HGTV Magazine
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From:
HGTV Magazine
Photo by: Marko Metzinger/Studio D
Marko Metzinger/Studio D
Materials Needed:
- high-gloss latex paint
- paint brush
- fabric and trim
Step 1
Bring the chair to a professional upholsterer. You can rip out the caning—or fabric, if the chair is upholstered—and paint the frame first to save a little money. We used a high-gloss latex paint.
Step 2
Our upholsterer built a new seat and back from wood and topped both pieces with foam. Then he covered them in wool felt upholstery fabric with a double welt trim. For a color-blocked look, we chose orange for the bottom and pink for the top.
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