Thursday Threads: Antique Highchair Makeover

I am so excited to share this project with you! Miss C's first birthday party is this weekend and I wanted her to celebrate in style. I was lucky {and ecstatic} to snag this wooden highchair on Craigslist...5 minutes away and for only $10!!

BEFORE

AFTER

I was anxious to get working on the chair for her facelift {yes, 'her'}. Structurally, the chair is very sturdy, even, and made from solid wood. I started by sanding the finish a bit and fixed her imperfections.

AFTER A QUICK SANDING

Before I talk about paint, let me introduce you to this fabulous new spray painting accessory! I got mine at Lowe's. Go now. Buy one. It will save your life...{and your fingers from spraying numbness}.

I then applied two coats of Valspar Satin Spray Paint in Churchill Hotel Vanilla. Then came the fun part...distressing! I used a fine grain sanding block to distress the finish. This block also smoothed out any rough areas...especially the seat behind Miss C's little knees. After distressing, one coat of Minwax Fast-Drying Polyurethane Clear Satin Spray was applied.

AFTER A LITTLE LOVE

I lied...the cushion was the fun part! I found this Amy Butler home dec fabric on clearance at my local quilt shop and fell in love. I also made it goo-proof by applying iron on vinyl. Miss C is quite the messy eater.

After the vinyl was applied, I sewed a small case for my foam. The foam was cut to size to fit the back of the highchair. Ribbon ties were added to the side and bottom seams to help keep it in place.

Here is the lovely end result! Thanks to my sis, Kelly from The East Barn for the awesome pics!

AFTER

I cannot wait to see Miss C in her new, stylish seat! Hope this helps inspire more remodeling and makeovers. I would love to hear about your favorite remodel or find!

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