When is a Chair Not a Chair?
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KathrynElizabeth Etier
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About a month ago I posed a question to Hometalk members, "I can't sit on these chairs, so what can I do with them?" Every answer was a gem (here's the link: http://www.hometalk.com/diy/upcycle/q-i-can-t-sit-on-these-chairs-so-what-can-i-do-with-them-1763133), especially since I can't pass up a nice, dilapidated chair. Maybe I was an unloved chair in another life. I was so encouraged by the response to my query, and thanks to Ruth in Israel, I'll be doing a lot more chair work.
These chairs were too far gone to be resuscitated, so it was a natural to make them into planters. I painted the chairs a sunny yellow (though they are still very chippy), and we had plywood cut to fit the seats. We made holes in the plywood for planters, and painted it green. I would love to be able to show them covered in lush greenery, but the plants are only babies, and it will take a year of growth (and more plants) to get to that point.
These chairs were too far gone to be resuscitated, so it was a natural to make them into planters. I painted the chairs a sunny yellow (though they are still very chippy), and we had plywood cut to fit the seats. We made holes in the plywood for planters, and painted it green. I would love to be able to show them covered in lush greenery, but the plants are only babies, and it will take a year of growth (and more plants) to get to that point.
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Published July 31st, 2013 9:44 PM
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Carrie Krumrie on Jan 01, 2015I had those same chairs. ....I used for a workbench!!!
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Joann Jarvis on Feb 04, 2015Love the look. am partial to "plant chairs" . Also love the idea of budget fixer uppers. good job!
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