Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Dining Room Chairs

We moved into our home June 2008 after renting for years.  Once we moved in, I became very anxious to make changes that best suit my our taste.  The inside of the entire house was painted the color as seen in the picture below.

After living with the color for some time, my husband and I decided to make some changes.  So we gave the dining room a new look.

Once we changed the wall color it was time to update the dining room chairs.  I really don't know what I was thinking with those microfiber chairs.  It's amazing how my taste has evolved! LOL
 
I purchased fabric online to recover the chairs.  I really like the chevron pattern, but I was nervous about the print being too bold for the room.  I took a risk and I couldn't be more pleased!

To cover the chairs, I cut the fabric to size and used my staple gun to attach it to the existing cushion.

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I really love the new look!



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  1. Raine and SageFebruary 16, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    Wow Brandi! What an improvement and great chair makeover. The chevron print looks fantastic with your new wall colour. I want to have dinner here!!

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 16, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    I never knew the name of that pattern until now. Chevron...making a mental note! It is funny how our tastes change. I never thought I'd have grey walls in my house.
    Your chairs look very high end and gorgeous! The paper whites really compliment the new look! I LUUURVE IT! xoxo

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  3. Jamie @ DIY Home Sweet HomeFebruary 16, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    I love the new look. It turned out great. And the pattern you chose is awesome. I'm your newest follower from Transformation Thursdays. Come check out my blog when you get some time. http://diyhshp.blogspot.com

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  4. UnknownFebruary 16, 2011 at 11:02 PM

    What a difference - the dining room looks completely different. Fantastic!!!

    Big hugs

    Tine

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  5. TanyaFebruary 16, 2011 at 11:58 PM

    Wow, those chairs look amazing! I never would have picked the chevron fabric but it was the perfect choice. Nicely done -- looks totally modern now.

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  6. KarenFebruary 17, 2011 at 12:41 AM

    The chairs look great Brandi, The fabric really ties the whole room together. It's a really pretty dining room.

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  7. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2011 at 2:13 AM

    LOVE! This turned out so well! The pattern is bold but doesn't overwhelm the space. Looks fantastic!

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  8. MandyFebruary 17, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    Your chairs look great! That was the perfect fabric choice for your room!

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  9. Allison@FabRehabFebruary 17, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    Um, yeah. I LOVE those! I am sooo chicken to reupholster anything with a back like that....but maybe this will motivate me!

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  10. michelleFebruary 17, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    Brandi those are beautiful! It really transforms the whole dining room!! I love the fabric, and you did a amazing job at recover the chairs! You are becoming a pro at this!

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  11. TracyFebruary 17, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    LOVE the chevron print.

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  12. FarahFebruary 17, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    Hi Brandi... How are you... your makeover is just great... I love the pattern very much and how neatly you did it... really beautiful work
    hope you spare a little bit of your valuable time for me …
    http://craftaworld.blogspot.com/
    Love
    Farah

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  13. Ami AllisonFebruary 17, 2011 at 2:08 PM

    OH MY BRANDI!! They look AMAZING!!!! I love it!

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  14. CandaceFebruary 17, 2011 at 3:17 PM

    Hi Brandi, you did a great job on your dining room. It's so warm and inviting now. I love the fabric on the chairs. I found your blog through Miz Helen's Full Plate Thursday and I've been looking at some of your other posts, as well. You have a great blog and I'm adding it to my Reader. I look forward to getting to know you! Candace

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  15. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    Your new dining room looks SO amazing! The fabric you picked for the chairs is perfect, and I love them so much!

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  16. KimraFebruary 17, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    total love <3 I've fallen for chevron stripes and dont want to get up :)

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  17. natasha {schue love}February 17, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    LOVE this fabric! What a transformation! Visiting from Flaunt it Fridays! :)

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  18. A Vintage VineFebruary 17, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    Brandi....this is perfect! You made such a difference with that fabric! I have some chevron pattered pillows...love that design...great choice!

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  19. Jen TFebruary 17, 2011 at 11:05 PM

    Those chairs look fabulous! The dining room is gorgeous & the bulbs are perfect - well done! JenT

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  20. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2011 at 11:41 PM

    Oh Brandi, I love these chairs! I love chevron too. You've done a fantastic job and it really lifts the room. Well done :)

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  21. SherrydFebruary 18, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    Hi Brandi, as usual great job! I like the Chevron pattern too.

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  22. Sarah @ Modern Country StyleFebruary 18, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    That fabric is sooooo you! You are queen of the chevron!! What a great find. You must feel a big smile on your face every time you see your handiwork!

    Sarahx

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  23. StinaFebruary 18, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    Very nice.:-)
    Stina

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  24. the cape on the cornerFebruary 18, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    that looks fantastic! i love the way your room looks, and the different fabrics! i finally embraced the chevron and now have some throw pillows with that pattern...what the heck was i waiting for?!

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  25. Carli-Made by CarliFebruary 19, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    Wow Brandi, the chairs came out really nice! I love your new dining room paint color, I used something similar in my bedroom -it's such a warm color.

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  26. Megan GunyanFebruary 20, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    That's a great pattern! They look fantastic! Wonderful job.

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  27. ChrissieFebruary 20, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    Your chairs look awesome! I love the chevron fabric!

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  28. Nicole@thiscreativeadventureFebruary 21, 2011 at 4:29 AM

    What a great update! The chevron makes it much more contemporary. I am your 100th follower, congrats!

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  29. RenéFebruary 21, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    You did a great job Brandi! You must be beside yourself.

    -Rene

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  30. Kimberlea@SaVvyDeCorFebruary 22, 2011 at 1:20 PM

    Stunning! They really take center stage on your room. I can't wait to do my chairs now!

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  31. Jena @ Involving Color and HomeFebruary 22, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    LOVE the chevron stripe pattern. Looks great! So glad I came across your blog. I'm a new follower.

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  32. Emily CarterFebruary 25, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    Very Nice! Thanks for linking up!

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  33. MistyFebruary 25, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    Just curious what kind of bulbs did you plant in the bowl? I would love to do that for my table!

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  34. BrandiFebruary 25, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    Hi Misty I tried to email, but your email was not connected to your profile. The bulbs I used were paperwhites. I purchased them from Home Depot. Hope that helps and thanks for stopping by!

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  35. Jen @ My Own RoadFebruary 25, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    Beautiful! Love the yellow walls too!

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  36. Michelle @ Sweet Something DesignFebruary 27, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    Those turned out fantastic, great job!

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  37. FABBY'S LIVINGFebruary 27, 2011 at 10:31 PM

    Oh Brandy! I'm sooo impressed with your new chairs, love the chevron fabric, now they look brand new, wow! Very talented you are. Your whole dining room looks so beautiful and elegant. Congrats pretty girl!

    LOVE
    FABBY

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  38. Green Door GirlFebruary 27, 2011 at 11:53 PM

    These look awesome... I so want to redo mine - how hard was it to get the top cushion out???

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  39. Amy Gilman and Emily Lee (Sisters of the Wild West)February 28, 2011 at 11:42 PM

    I just love that fabric? Where did you get it? Great transformation. Its amazing what some cool fabric can do! Love It

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  40. Linda@Coastal CharmMarch 1, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    Your chairs look outsatnding...I’m having a GIVEAWAY…so hop and enter to WIN!

    Blessings,

    Linda

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  41. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleMarch 1, 2011 at 10:51 PM

    Those look great. Thanks for joining WUW.

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  42. AnonymousMarch 1, 2011 at 11:50 PM

    Just had to tell you one more time. I LUUUUUURVE those chairs! :)

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  43. Decorating the VilleMarch 2, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    I am a sucker for chevron! I keep trying to use it but haven't yet, I love your "new" chairs! Visiting from Savvy Southern Style.
    Liz

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  44. ChesMarch 2, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    Wow, love the chevron pattern, where did you find it? The room looks so much more modern, love it.

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  45. MalloryMarch 8, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    How fun is that! Great job! :)

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  46. Reunion Committee March 8, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    Brandi! Wow! it looks amazing!!!! Love it..

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  47. UnknownMarch 10, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    I love your bold fabric choice!

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  48. Nyssa ChristieMarch 15, 2011 at 11:39 PM

    Just found your blog! Love your DIY projects, keep them coming! Love the fabric you used for the chairs! I'm going to find me some to make some curtains or something!

    http://www.Jonofalltrades.blogspot.com

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  49. DIYbyDesignMarch 22, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    I just love that fabric. It makes the whole room. Hope to see you tonight at my party.

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  50. Kara @ June & BearMarch 22, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    I love chevron. These look fantastic!

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  51. Joy ManolerosMarch 22, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    Wowza!!!!!!! Great look!

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  52. Jen V.March 24, 2011 at 10:57 PM

    Came out great! Recently reupholstered my dining room chairs, too: http://jenspire.blogspot.com/2011/03/flowers-be-gone.html and took a risk with bold print curtains: http://jenspire.blogspot.com/2011/03/easy-window-treatments.html. Well worth it!

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  53. UnknownMay 30, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    These are so great! The pattern is awesome.

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  54. JadeJune 12, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    I hope you know how much your work is greatly appreciated at my house! Your work has been the inspiration for my furniture! I would love it if you could give some tips for decorating small spaces! You seem like a gal who's up for a challenge, eh? Hehehe... beautiful,beautiful work.

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  55. Jena @ Involving Color and HomeSeptember 23, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    Brandi, thanks so much for linking up your beautiful dining room to Roomspiration!

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  56. Suzy www.savedbysuzy.blogspot.comSeptember 23, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    Cute, cute chair makeover! The room looks so much more modern. Love it.

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  57. UnknownOctober 1, 2011 at 2:07 AM

    Wow, your awesome! Love the chairs, along with all your other great creations! I'm your newest follower!

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  58. Cassie BustamanteNovember 14, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    brandi that looks awesome! those chairs are fabulous and dynamic!

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  59. A Vintage VineNovember 14, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    You know how much I love those chairs..I said it before, that was a perfect choice! Saw you over at Rene's just had to give you a High 5, on this room, once again!

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  60. RenéNovember 15, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    Popping back in to thank you for joining the "room by room" series! Still loving the chevron!

    -René

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  61. Whats Ur Home StoryApril 16, 2012 at 12:34 PM

    Came from thrifty decor chick. love the chair makeover, especially the fabric. Can you tell me where you got it from?

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  62. Jennifer @ Dimples and TanglesApril 17, 2012 at 9:42 PM

    You took a great risk and it paid off! Your chairs make the perfect statement! Visiting from TDC.

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  63. pam {simple details}June 30, 2012 at 9:09 AM

    What a fabulous fabric choice, love the stylish update!

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  64. smart mommaJuly 30, 2012 at 10:03 AM

    oh wow! i love chevron patterns to begin with anyway! and wow! your dining chairs look so awesome!!!

    i soo love, love it!!

    huggies ***
    smart momma

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