These painted leather chairs were so easy to do. The paint gave outdated green leather, mid-centure modern chairs just the update they need.

I suspect there are lots of homes with dining chairs like this and I suspect many are in a similar condition... At my customer's request I used dropcloths for this set of four dining chairs. I bought them at Lowe's and used the 10 oz weight.The entire project took one 9x12 and one 6x9. I pre-washed all in hot water and a hot dryer at the laundromat. Here's the after: It's a one million percent improvement with approximately $10 worth of fabric per chair. This is the only chair I have to…

Would you believe me if I told you almost any outdated dining chair can be transformed into perfection using this no-sew re-covering method? That's right, no sewing machine required--just a stapler, some scissors and a hammer. In this easy series, I'll show you how refresh the padding with a soft layer of batting,

Artisan Upholstery Studio has a YouTube Channel! Check it out!! In the nineties, I worked at a custom furniture manufacturer. I upholstered sooooo maaaaany Parsons chairs that I almost shudder feel nostalgic when I see them now. Parsons dining chairs are fairly simple to re-upholster. (And unlike the 90s version, the legs are no longer upholstered,…

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Are you thinking about painting your antique chairs? Today, I'm sharing twp simple and elegant painted antique chairs that I redid. Don't be afraid!

Learn how to successfully reupholster a Parsons dining chair LIKE A BOSS. Step by step tutorial with lots of photos!

How To Sew Parson Chair Slipcovers: Inexpensive chair makeover with drop cloth slipcovers you can sew yourself without a pattern. Dining chairs are a big part of a dining rooms design. This week I'm making over my parson chairs by creating my own parsons chair slipcovers for them. Parson Chair Slipcovers I started things off...Read On →

Video tutorial: How to reupholster or recover a Parsons chair. Step-by-step instructions for professional results without spending a lot of money.

This could be called the 3rd installment of my dining set makeover! In case you missed the dining table & buffet bleaching & refinishing posts, you can find the…