DIY Thrift store stool makeover with decorative painting. This little gem will make a beautiful little side table or extra seating in your home decor. See how I turn a shabby little stool into a piece of art.
From shabby to Chic DIY Stool Makeover. When I bought this little stool it did not look any better than its counterpart. With some paint and a brush I was able to turn it into a piece of art.
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Sometimes the homeliest things can be given a new life with a bit of elbow grease, sand paper and paint. This little stool did not get a before photo so I thought to share another that looks just as bad. It will get its day in the sun after getting worked over, and very soon.
But today it is all about the little stool and its beauty treatment. What I like about these stools is they make a great makeshift side table, they are small enough to fit in narrow spots but are a lovely size to set your hot cup of coffee (or tea) down beside you.
I started with the legs, I painted them in DecoArt Chalky Finish Paint in Refreshing. It looks more mint green in the paint tub but turns out to be a bit more blue when dry. I still love it.
Once dry, I sand down the edges to reveal the wood beneath, just a touch here and there. The seat received a couple coats of DecoArt Chalky Finish in Everlasting. It is a great contrast to the blue/green.
The top cried out for a floral design with maybe a little friend. I started with the leaves so they would set to the back.
next the roses get added but one turns out to be a flop so I wipe it off with a damp cloth.
I do it over and it looks better, paint one more rose then add our little friend and we are done.
I love a simple little transformation that turns an ugly duckling into a beautiful swan. Would you like to learn to paint roses, CLICK HERE. I have a painting pattern available so you can paint this too, with the step by step instructions for painting the roses and the bird.
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Diana Thompson says
March 5, 2015 at 5:13 amLove the little stool Pamela. The roses are so beautiful. I’d love to purchace the design when you get it done.
Diana
Pamela says
March 5, 2015 at 7:35 amThank you Diana, I will get to work on it. 🙂
Dawn says
March 5, 2015 at 5:51 amHow pretty, you did a wonderful job and I like how you show all the steps “)
Pamela says
March 5, 2015 at 7:34 amThank you, Dawn. It is hard for me to remember to photograph each step when I get into my painting. I lose myself in it.
dot says
March 5, 2015 at 6:54 amVery nice, Love the roses but i love the bird it bring life to the stool. Thank You for sharing. I am planning one day this spring or summer to redo my kitchen table.
Pamela says
March 5, 2015 at 7:33 amWhat a great idea. I have been staring at the ugly top of my dining table wondering what I wanted to do with it. Now you have my creative juices flowing.
Katherines Corner says
March 10, 2015 at 6:30 amlove this soooo much! I am hopping over from something to talk about. I invite you to share at my Thursday hop too ♥ xo
Pamela says
March 10, 2015 at 7:41 amI will Katherine, and thank you for the invite.
Shirley Williams says
November 24, 2018 at 8:00 amNow I have been inspired to take an old stool out in the shed and transform it. Love your work and especially when you tell that you had to wipe something away to make your painting perfect. I always keep a wet cloth handy when I paint. My mother willlove the bluebird painting. Thanks for your encouragement and inspiration!