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{DIY} Upholstered Barstools

July 12, 2012

Remember last month when the kids and I road tripped to Nashville? We had the best time with our sweet friends, and even squeezed in a few projects. I was giddy to have a new house to brainstorm projects for, and even more excited to have my friend as a partner-in-crime. Unless I need an extra set of hands, I’m usually alone when working on projects. That gets kind of isolating, so it was way more fun creating with her! After giving her a new Family Drop Spot, we went after the barstools.

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Before we started, they bore the results of a frustrated cat. My friend had been looking to replace them, but hadn’t found the right ones yet. So instead of apologizing for them everytime someone came over, I suggested a quick makeover.
 

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We have five kids between the two of us, so you know the effort that takes to go shopping! Instead we rooted around her house and found the supplies we needed….a seldom-used Dwell tablecloth, an extra crib mattress protector, scissors and staple gun. (We were both shocked to find the staple gun!)

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Fortunately, the seats were just screwed to the base, so removing them was easy. Instead of ripping off the old vinyl cover and padding, we just covered the entire seat with the mattress protector. It’s nice and thick so the black didn’t show through, and creates a smooth surface. We pulled it tight, stapled it to the edges, and then cut away the excess.

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Let’s widen out the shot a bit….look who’s supervising our work behind-the-scenes. It takes a village, I tell ya.

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Then we took a break to check out Arrington Winery with these cute faces. I wasn’t the only one excited to spend time with sorely-missed friends!

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The next day we laid the tablecloth out and chose the areas we wanted to use for the stools. Those swatches were cut and stapled the same as the protector, making sure the pattern was kept straight on the other side, and the fabric smooth.

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So many of you ask how I get projects done with kids at home….here’s one way…my sister-wife friend distracted the kids with piles of colors and stickers.

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I also recruit them to help me with certain parts of the project. They like to feel part of things, but usually get bored with it quickly, so they don’t pester me leave me to it. But since I couldn’t figure out the highly-complicated staple gun, I really needed my son to step in.

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And Babygirl’s tiny hands were perfect for the smallest screws ever.

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So after about an hour (separated by long stretches of play time), our group-effort barstools were complete!

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They are so cheery in her vibrant Breakfast Room, and what’s even better is, they didn’t cost a penny! You’d be surprised by the supplies you can rummage up in your house!

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My friend’s not apologizing for the cat anymore! Check out this Before & After!
 

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Have you done any makeovers with only supplies you had on-hand? Do you have a frustrated cat wreaking havoc in your house?


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  1. The Magical Christmas Wreath Company says: July 12, 2012 at 12:07 pm

    So quick and easy, I'm running out the door to get some fabric now!

    Paul XO

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  2. amber wallace says: July 12, 2012 at 1:02 pm

    Cute kids! Cute stools! Great find inside the house.

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  3. Jennifer {The Chronicles of Home} says: July 12, 2012 at 1:11 pm

    Wow. Unbelievable what a rocking fabric can do. I'm all about reupholstering old, half-broken furniture these days. Fun post!

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  4. Courtney {a thoughtful place} says: July 12, 2012 at 1:56 pm

    Oh, they turned out great. What a fun group effort! Her room is gorgeous.

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  5. berryfreckles says: July 12, 2012 at 2:16 pm

    I love the fabric you chose! What an amazing change! Thanks for sharing.

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  6. Morgan S. says: July 12, 2012 at 2:28 pm

    Love the Grellow!!! I just posted about that color combo the other day. Did my bathroom in it too. I have some kitchen chairs I'm dying to reupholster. Yours turned out great! xoxo

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  7. Maria @ All Things Luxurious says: July 12, 2012 at 2:56 pm

    I love a quick re-upholstery job! Looks great! I keep a large bin full of odds and ends that I "may need" eventually. My husband thinks I'm crazy, but that bin has saved me more than a time or two! 😉

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  8. Mary says: July 12, 2012 at 3:22 pm

    Oh wow I love this! Thanks for sharing! We need bar stools and I refuse to pay over $100 each for them! The ones you made look so much better than what I've seen! I will give it a shot! 🙂

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  9. Hannah says: July 12, 2012 at 3:32 pm

    These look great! What a fun project for the whole fam 🙂

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  10. Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says: July 12, 2012 at 3:34 pm

    i love those! the style is so chic and love the fun the fabric adds!

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  11. Amanda says: July 12, 2012 at 4:22 pm

    I love it that you shopped the house for your supplies! Such a great idea and they turned out perfect.

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  12. [email protected] says: July 12, 2012 at 6:50 pm

    Love the fabric! The stools turned out gorgeous! And I love all the tips for DIYing with the kiddos around!

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  13. Maillardville Manor says: July 12, 2012 at 10:36 pm

    FABULOUS!!!! They are perfect in that home! LOVE'EM I wouldn't have thought to upholster them myself because the seat curves around the front . . . but they look awesome!
    Lots of Love
    Ashli

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  14. Tiffany says: July 13, 2012 at 12:54 am

    Cute stools! Frustrated cat…check.

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  15. Beth @ Free Stylin' says: July 13, 2012 at 2:36 am

    I love this fabric!! This makeover is so so cute, and the price is my fave…FREE. 🙂 Also, ummm cutest baby and baby outfit ever! And as for the sister wives, I (sometimes) think they're on to something. That comment made me giggle. Love your posts, Cassie! Hope you're having a fun summer.

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  16. D. McKinney says: July 13, 2012 at 10:46 pm

    I am loving the barstools. I seems easy and doable. Thanks for the idea!

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  17. Kriss says: July 15, 2012 at 11:23 am

    Did y'all scotch guard them? Love them!!! Great job!

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  18. Kathleen says: July 15, 2012 at 3:50 pm

    I love the fabric on the stools and I especially love the price tag!

    A few months back, my husband and I made birch candle holders using stuff from the house (& yard). I'd love for you to check them out:
    http://projectsatthepicketts.blogspot.com/2012/04/all-natural.html

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  19. Mrs. Great Indoors says: July 16, 2012 at 6:51 pm

    Those precious kids forced you to be thrifty! 🙂

    Love that you reused a tablecloth– it's beautiful!

    Erin @ The Great Indoors

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  20. Amanda Schaub says: July 19, 2012 at 2:17 pm

    I just love the chrome frame!! I need something exactly like that to finish off my eating area! And I loved your idea of using an old crib mattress pad!! That's so brilliant! Thank you for the inspiration!

    Reply

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