This past fall I stopped at a garage sale that was right around the corner from an appointment at a client’s house. It was one of those wonderful, sunny Indian Summer days here in NE Ohio that was picture perfect.
I got a great deal on a cafe table & chair set for that I thought would look great on our back screened porch. It was in need of a major update – the colors were kinda stuck in the 1970s as you can see from this picture.
I thought the set was a great deal for just $50 (the glass top alone would cost more if you bought it at a store) and I knew it could look amazing with new paint and fabric. Little did I know it would take 13 cans of spray paint ~ yikes!! I bought them at Wal-Mart which helped with cost.
TIP: to help prevent the end of your index finger from feeling like it’s been crushed (which it will if after holding down the spray nozzle for even a can or two of spray paint) get a Snap & Spray. They are usually sold in the spray paint section. Who knew such a small thing could make such a huge difference?? Plus, it gives you a lot more control!! LOVE it!
Because I wanted a fall/winter look, I selected a great plaid to conjure up a “snowy cabin in the woods” look. Here’s a close up of the finished results:
The seat cushions are not screwed into the chair frame, so I will be able to create a spring/summer look with another fabric when the weather gets warmer. And, since I missed a spot here and there on the chairs, (how is that possible after 13 cans of spray paint?) I’ll touch them up when I change out the seat fabric.
When the weather is warm we practically live on this porch! This table is a nice replacement for the little wicker one we were using – more table for glassware. We love having friends over and since this porch is right off the kitchen, it’s a wonderful place to eat dinner and then to play a game of cards. In the spring and early summer we’re serenaded by bull frogs and other nocturnal creatures who love the pond that sits just beyond the porch.
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Love the Garage sale transformation. Amazing what a little paint can do.
13 cans of paint?? Seriously, I’m stunned. I’m planning to spray paint some items when the weather warms up a bit, so I’m glad you warned me.
You and me both Gigi. I was shocked at how much paint that little set sucked up. I wish I would have had the spray handle from the start. I think it would have saved me a can or two. Even at Wal-Mart prices 13 cans aren’t cheap ;o)
I bought an antique table and chair set from a friend that looks similar to what you show in the picture but mine seats 6. I can’t wait to spray paint it this spring and change the seat covers. Last summer I dug out my old brown wicker chairs that I usually put on my porch and decided they needed a face lift so I spray painted them a sage green. Love them! They look great against my yellow house and it made me feel like I had bought two new chairs. The best part is it was so inexpensive!
Marcy
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