Chair Archives - My Repurposed Life®

Stenciled Grain Sack Chair Seat

Angie — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 22:55:42 +0000

A worn-out chair seat doesn’t have to mean the whole chair is headed for the trash. This simple makeover shows how a little fabric, fresh foam, and a stencil can completely transform an old chair. The grain sack style gives it that classic vintage charm, while the easy upholstery update makes it feel fresh and...

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Garden Bench made from Repurposed Chairs

Gail Wilson — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:19:31 +0000

Turn two old chairs into a charming DIY garden bench. This clever furniture upcycle is perfect for a porch, patio, or garden spot.

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Two Recycled Chairs Make a Double Chair Bench

Gail Wilson — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 02:12:28 +0000

When is a project a failure? When you give up! I almost gave up on building this double chair bench.

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Repurposed Garden Bench made from Chairs

Gail Wilson — Sat, 24 Jan 2026 19:37:20 +0000

Things do not always go smoothly. Not even for me! I've been doing the junkin' thing for many, many years. I've often said color can make or break a project. This is one of those cases. I almost gave up on this sweet repurposed garden bench. I'll take you through the steps of how it went wrong before I finally got it right.

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Chair Bench Tutorial | Three Chair Bench

Gail Wilson — Mon, 29 Dec 2025 16:46:18 +0000

This triple chair bench tutorial will show you how to turn three dumpster chairs into a perfect seating solution for your kitchen or dining room table. Step by step directions how to join chairs together to make a bench.

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Chippy Chair Planter

Gail Wilson — Tue, 22 Apr 2025 00:13:42 +0000

A $5 chippy chair planter? Yep, this project was so easy, and I love how it looks. The chippy chair got a quick white wash paint makeover and it was ready to display my pretty Boston fern. Hop over to see more chair planter ideas.

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Cutting a Chair Down To Size

Gail Wilson — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:00:00 +0000

This DIY makeover covers cutting a chair down to size, repairing wobbly joints, and giving it a fresh new look. Great for upcycling junkies.

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Chair Back Towel Rack Shelf

Gail Wilson — Sun, 06 Oct 2024 01:00:00 +0000

How to make a chair rack towel rack out of a broken ladderback chair. Perfect for guest room, bathroom or kitchen.

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Painting a Wooden Antique Parlor Chair

Gail Wilson — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 10:58:00 +0000

Old Chair: New Look How to update an antique parlor chair with a deep blue paint technique.

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Repurposed Chair Back Coat Rack

Gail Wilson — Mon, 29 Apr 2024 23:49:17 +0000

This repurposed chair back coat rack is easy to make out of any chair you may have or find on the side of the road. This project takes only an afternoon.

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