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Hey there friends! I hate to be the bearer of bad news (kid’s close your eyes) but we’re approaching the beginning of the new school year. I have so many projects planned {in my head} to get the kids ready! One of the items on my list is a new desk chair for my stepdaughter’s room. I teamed up with a group of bloggers and Coupons.com for Back to School season and I thought this would be the perfect opportunity to get started on that!
What’s even more perfect is that my husband found a dining room chair curbside during a walk with the kids and called me right away (good man)..I ran over with the SUV and brought that baby home!
The chair is solid pine circa early 90’s and mass produced as part of a dining room set. I know this because I lived it. I remember this exact set in many of the big chain furniture stores back then. All in all it was in fantastic shape, and I knew that with a little TLC, some beautiful fabric from Joann Fabrics, and a few items from Home Depot, I can turn it in to a fab desk chair just in time for Back to School!
~This was a Saturday afternoon project!~
If you want to try it you’ll need:
An old chair (preferably with straight legs)
Chalk paint
{I used Annie Sloan brand that I already had on hand, but you can make your own chalkboard paint too}
2 Foam brushes
Polyurethane {satin finish}
Fabric {I shopped at Joann Fabrics}
Staple gun
4 Casters
Spray Paint in your choice of color {optional}
DIY Dining Room Chair to Desk Chair
Here’s how I did it:
I removed the cushion by removing the screws from under the chair.
I gave the chair a good scrub with soap and water, and an abrasive sponge.
Next I added two quick coats of the chalk paint. No sanding or priming, just brush it on and be done with it. That is the beauty of chalk paint—goes on easily and it’s a huge time saver!
While that was drying, I added two coats of turquoise spray paint to the casters.
{Make sure to use paint that will adhere to plastic}
Tip: to spray paint something that doesn’t have a flat base {cabinet knobs for example}, pierce holes into a piece of cardboard!
Why turquoise you ask? Because of the fabulous Robert Allen blue Ikat print fabric I bought at Joann Fabrics…swoon!
{I have a thing for blue, you may already know that}
To cover the chair cushion, I wrapped 1/2 yard of the new fabric over the existing fabric and stapled it in place.
At this point the paint was dry on the chair, so I added a coat of polyurethane to seal it.
Then I screwed the cushion back in using a drill {a Phillip’s head screwdriver would also do the trick}.
Lastly, and the most fun of all, adding the casters!
Just drill a hole under each leg, insert the metal casing (that comes with the casters pack), and insert the wheels.
The legs of my chair are slightly curved, for this project I suggest straight legs, because the caster’s stems are straight and you want to make sure that there is no risk of splitting later on. I think we’ll be fine, but just something to consider!
So fun! You can get really creative with the fabric and shade you use on the casters, to make a FUN and functional school desk chair!
Thanks to Coupons.com I was able to get all of the materials I needed to DIY this Dining Room Chair into a desk chair. Did you know they offer online coupon codes to many of our (yours and mine) favorite stores including arts & crafts stores like Jo-Ann coupon codes and Home Depot coupon codes too ? Oh yes! They’re the largest provider of digital coupons on the web for both companies and brands. They do more than just coupon clipping my friends. It’s SO time to get to know Coupons.com!
….so guess what? Here’s your chance to do just that!
Coupons.com is giving YOU the chance to win a $200 e-gift card to Home Depot or JoAnn Fabrics (winners choice)!!! You read that right!
$200 to shop and make your own Back to School project! That’s a LOT of crafting if you ask me!
To enter, click here: a Rafflecopter giveaway
Check out {pin & love} what the rest of the blogging team made for Back to School–they’re SO talented!
Good luck!
What are you doing to get your house ready for Back to School?
Paula@SweetPea says
I would use the 50% off coupon code to buy new fabric for drapes for my living room. I’m a teacher and it would be nice to have the fabric ready and waiting for when I have free time to sew this fall.
Your chair looks great! You really gave it a new life with paint and pretty fabric.
Barbara @ Chase the Star says
Thanks Paula!! Good luck!
Ellen Price says
I would use the 50% off coupon to get some home dec fabric…I have a few things planned!
bonnie@uncommon designs says
Love this Barbara!
Mackenzie @ Cheerios and Lattes says
Wow; beautiful! I love that fabric!
Tara says
I’d use the “Save 50% off One Regular-Priced Item” coupon 🙂
kristi@ishouldbemoppingthefloor says
Loving that fabric, Barbara!! And the wheels just make me smile!! CUTE!
Megan Gardner says
Thanks so much for the chance to win! We’ve got our first baby on the way and I have a TON of projects in mind for our little one. It’s not actually back-to-school… but I’d use the 50% off to get some gorgeous PUL for diaper covers and wet bags. I would also get some materials to make Montessori infant materials, if that counts 😀
Chelsea @ Making Home Base says
yayyy!! Just printed the 50% off one item. Love your chair – the wheels are FAB!
Amy @ So There by Amy says
This chair is too cute!
I just did a similar project.
I’d use the 50% off coupon code NUPV201
CindyR says
NUPV201 … my favorite JoAnn’s coupon…. 50% off single item.
Camila says
Hey Barbara, I’m loving your new blog design =D Super nice!!!! The fabric you chose is so lovely, that is a wonderful job! Thanks so much for sharing and for the giveaway!
XOXO
Cami @ TitiCrafty
Camila says
And BTW I would use the Joann Save 50% off One Regular-Priced Item, =D
xoxo
Kelly p says
I’d definitely use the save 50% off one item 🙂
Rosie says
I’d use Save 50% off One Regular-Priced Item! I love that coupon, and always wait until i can use a good coupon!
Kayla says
I would use the 50% off regular priced item. It is the best when you need something pretty pricey!
Renee A Davis says
I would use the 50% coupon code to buy Home Dec fabric for my bedroom, I’m going to make my husband go with me so we can find something we both like, that way I will not end up with fabric that neither one of us really like…;0)
I love what you did with the dining chair, that is such a clever way to make a computer/desk chair…!!
Thank you for your generosity…
Lexi moore says
I would purchase upholstery fabric with the 50% off coupon!
Chloe Collins says
The chair looks great! I have a couple of things in mind for the 50% coupon. I would like either a Overlock Serger or a very nice dress form. Great giveaway. Thanks for having it.
Best Regards,
Chloe Collins (lamotoguzzi@yahoo.com)
Ashley @ Mrs. Mama says
Of course I would use the 50% off coupon code. I love Joannes!
Chaney says
Definitely the 50% off coupon! I’d buy some fabric, I think!
Debbie says
Oh my goodness – I LOVE the chair! If it disappears someday after I’ve visited, I promise I will have no idea where it went…
Barbara @ Chase the Star says
LOL! I will make sure it’s under lock and key Debbie! Thanks so much 🙂
Liz Fourez says
That chair is super cute! I’m absolutely in LOVE with that fabric! Pinning 🙂
Julie W. says
NUPV201…..50% off please!!!
boocoos says
iI would use the coupon at Joann’s. i adore fabric, fabric, fabric. The tactile part thrills me and i love experimenting with my sewing machine. As others have said, I would use it on a regularly priced item that I otherwise would not purchase..
boocoos