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Reimagining my dining room table and chairs

amandarustemeyer

9 years ago

I plan on refinishing the table top a dark espresso or walnut and painting the legs a grey/beige-ish color. I would also like to repaint the chairs, but add some cushion and fabric to them. I like the covered and tufted look with exposed legs, however it am not sure how to go about covering and adding cushion. Any advice is welcome! Thank you!

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Bwabbit Price
9 years ago
If you can sew this is a good tutorial on making chair cushions. It http://www.running-w-scissors.com/2011/09/tutorial-outdoor-patio-seat-cushions.html#.U-phVUgow_Y
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Knight Doors and Windows
9 years ago
There are many great tutorials online to show you how to make chair cushions - you can browse the styles and find the one you like best. If you are looking to paint your furniture, but want minimal work, our personal favourite paint is CeCe Caldwell's Chalk Paint. You can use it on any type of surface with no sanding or priming required. Finish it off with a clear or dark wax, depending on the look you are going for.
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