Mid Century Modern Slatted Bar Stool Makeover
This mid century modern slatted bar stool makeover with a completely new look using paint and napkins!
Woohoo, it’s Trash to Treasure Tuesday! And today my friends and I are sharing our latest “trashy” makeover with you all. I have a fun one today, something I picked up while we were in the Outer Banks at our beach place this past weekend.
Today is also my Dad’s birthday. He would’ve been 89 today. Even though I still struggle with him being gone, I am doing better.
As I know from losing my Mom almost 10 years ago, it takes time. Ups and downs, sadness and smiles, remembering our lives and experiences in the past. I know that I will have both for a long while. Happy Heavenly birthday, Dad!! I love you!
Mid Century Modern Slatted Bar Stool Makeover (with napkin decoupage)
Be sure to scroll all the way to the bottom so you won’t miss the other makeovers today!
Solid wood and in great shape. I snagged this one!
I came home and lightly sanded it all over, cleaned it up, and sprayed it with white primer.
Once that was dry, I painted two coats of Casement (love this white) with my fave paintbrush.
Then I was stumped! haha! I wasn’t sure what else I wanted to do. I knew I didn’t want to just paint it white. Boring! ;)
Well, maybe not but I just wanted to give it a little something more. Know what I mean??
So I went digging in my stash and found these napkins I used on another project some time ago.
I thought I could do something with this.
So I played around with placement and decided on this…
I cut out the flowers/leaves and then applied them using our Decoupage & Transfer Gel.
One napkin was not long enough to go the whole length so I cut another piece to add to the end …
I did the same thing on the bottom seat area …
Once that was very dry I came back with my exacto knife and cut in between the slats.
Where I wasn’t able to cut well, I use a piece of fine sandpaper to “sand” gently off the excess.
A coat or two of Tough Coat topcoat to protect it and done!
I’m really pleased with it!
I love how you can use simple ole napkins to create such pretty things like this.
Isn’t that fun??
A whole new and completely different look for this one!
Have you tried napkin decoupage before??
Here’s a few other projects I’ve done with napkins:
- Flower Box (with this same napkin)
- Flower Keepsake Box
- Wood & Metal Tray
- Pumpkin Sign
- Santa Sign Box
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Don’t forget to check out my friends’ makeovers below!
Have a wonderful week, friends! I will see you right back here later this week!
xoxo
Who knew a napkin could be so versatile? š Beautiful job, Nancy. Giving you hugs in my heart. š©·
Cute! Perfect for Spring or at the beach!
Thanks, Cecilia! xoxo
Thanks, Larissa! Yes, I know, right?! xo
The chair looks great! Thinking of you, Nancy.
Thank you, Carla! xoxo
It’s not boring anymore..šI love it ā¤
Thanks, Lorri!! :) xo
What a wonderfully fresh update!
Thank you, Gwen! xo
Hi Nancy! It turned out so pretty. I love it.
Thank you, Cheryl! xoxo
I enjoy seeing your ideas so much! This one for me was a huge hit! Love it! Thanks for the inspiration as always.
Aw, thanks so much, Vicki! So glad you like it!! xoxo
I LOVE it! Great job!
Thank you, Tracey!! xo
I love using napkins for deco. This is a fantastic makeover. Enjoy your beach abode. It looks inviting.
Thank you, Lane! :) xo
Aaaaahhh, so fresh and lovely. I like the added color of the flowers. Hugs and prayers for your loss.
Thank you so much, Niki. xo
Beautiful!
Thank you! :)
Wow! So simple to do and yet so gorgeous!
Thank you, Janet and you are so right, it really was so simple! xo
Love it!
Thanks, Debra! xo
That turned out SO cute, Nancy!! SO pretty and fresh for summer! Happy heavenly birthday to your sweet dad. ā¤ļø
Thank you, Christy! :) xo
This turned out so pretty Nancy, it looks hand painted! Hugsš
Thank you, Denise! :)
GORGEOUS! Awesome job.
Thanks so much, Rebecca! :)
So fresh and lovely, I love it!! And I’m thinking of you and your dad today, Nancy. Sending hugs. xo
Thank you so much, Jen. xoxo
Hi Nancy,
Your chair turned out sooooo beautiful! At first the flowers looked hand painted. You were right; who knew you could make such pretty things from napkins. I would never have thought to use them on a chair. Great job!
Thank you, Marian! I am so glad I used this one, I think it ended up being perfect for this project! :) xo
Looks GREAT!!!! How fresh and pretty!
Thanks my sweet friend!! xo
How adorable! I have used decoupage napkins only on greeting cards. That stool is WAY, WAY more charming now.
Thank you, Joanne! I think so too! xo
I LOVE IT!!!! I would buy it in a heartbeat!
Aw, thanks, Rose! So glad to hear that! :) xo
Hi Nancy, I’m so glad you reposted this barstool!
I had difficulty on one of my first pieces years ago that was a slatted headboard, turned shelf, and never thought to sand off the excess between slats! I learned something today! THANKS!
Hi Gwen! Yay, I’m so happy to hear that! :) You are very welcome! xo