Saddle Seat Bar Stools
They are a dime a dozen, you can find them anywhere. We bought 3 of these at Walmart for around $30 and I found one at a yard sale for $5.
Any way it’s Chair Makeover Month for the Furniture Girls and this is all I could come up with! You won’t believe what the rest of the painting divas did, be sure to check them out at the end of the post!
These 2 plus a couple more spent a few years at the lake. When they came home I wasn’t sure what I’d do with them.
After Justin proposed to Jessica, I started painting my excess furniture thinking they would be able to use some of it when they got a house of their own. These two bar stools were some of my excess 😉
And I couldn’t leave them as they were, I wanted to add a little personality…
How I changed my plain saddle seat bar stools:
- Paint the base with color #1 (I used Maison Blanche Creme de Menthe)
- Paint the seat with color #2 (I used MB Cobblestone)
- Tape off stripes paint with color #3 (I used MB Magnolia)
- Sand to distress
- Use clear wax or a clear top coat to seal
Here’s the room where they are. The colors and stripes accent the colors in the keeping room.
The bar stools turned out great. There was nothing wrong with the original finish and they were in perfect condition. Just a little boring.
After all, if you have to use a saddle seat bar stool, why not make it cute!
They ended up staying with me, Justin and Jessica didn’t have room for them. Â It turns out they look pretty good just where they are.
They make a great place to perch for a quick breakfast.
And they don’t take up much room at all!
Pin for later, because you can paint new stuff too! Give all your furniture some personality!
Mary P says
February 20, 2017 at 8:41 amI have these stools pinned for sometime. The are very cute.
Jessica says
July 13, 2015 at 6:51 amHi, the chairs are awesome! Did you spray paint or use a brush? Thanks, Jessica
Cami Graham says
February 27, 2015 at 11:19 pmI think I have the same jute rug as you. Does yours leave little jute fuzzies EVERYWHERE and cover all your clothes if you sit on it? I love the look, but the mess is making me crazy. Love the stools, by the way! http://tidbits-cami.com
Debbie says
February 27, 2015 at 11:41 pmSo far, no jute fuzzies! But I do have a hairy dog 😉 So I have blond dog hair everywhere!
monica says
February 26, 2015 at 3:47 pmLoving curtains, where are they from?
Debbie says
February 26, 2015 at 5:09 pmThanks Monica, they are from HomeGoods!
monica says
February 27, 2015 at 3:56 pmthank you!!!
Kerryanne @ Shabby Art Boutique says
February 25, 2015 at 8:11 pmWhat a gorgeous make-over Debbie. Love the colour too!
We are delighted to be featuring them on Shabbilicious Friday this week.
Anna says
February 24, 2015 at 11:23 amHi There! Did you sand or strip the origional finish or did you just paint over the existing finish? Thanks so much!!!
Debbie says
February 24, 2015 at 11:58 amHi Anna, because I used a chalk based paint, I didn’t have to do anything to the finish…just cleaned it! Thanks for your question.
Debbie
Angie @ Postcards from the Ridge says
February 23, 2015 at 6:44 pmI love the way these turned out. So fresh and fun. And so much more personality than they had before. Thanks for the inspiration!!
Christy @ Our Southern Home says
February 23, 2015 at 6:25 pmThese are spot on fabulous…and from Wal-mart. Love what you did with them friend!
Jen @ Girl in the Garage says
February 23, 2015 at 2:15 pmDebbie you chose the perfect colors for these stools, and the stripes add the right amount of personality. Great job!
Jeanette says
February 23, 2015 at 10:48 amThese stools came out perfect! The stripes brings the outdated look to perfect! Jeanette
Lisa says
February 23, 2015 at 1:44 amHI, these stools turned out so cute. I’m coming over from the Inspiration Monday Link Party. We also have a Something to Talk About it Link Party that goes live tomorrow Monday at 6 am est and think our friends would absolutely love this too. If you have time we’d love you to come join us and link up. Thank you, Lisa at Concord Cottage
Robin All Things Heart and Home says
February 22, 2015 at 7:22 pmI love the transformation!!! Fantastic! If you have an extra minute, I so love if you hop over and link up to Shabbilicious Friday (which is still open!) xo
Debbie says
February 22, 2015 at 7:43 pmThanks Robin, I linked up 🙂
Meegan says
February 20, 2015 at 12:10 pmLove the colors and style you added to these, what were a little generic stools. Great makeover Debbie. They really could fit in any style home. Great makeover!
Debbie says
February 22, 2015 at 7:44 pmThanks so much Meegan!
Kathy @petticoatjunktion says
February 19, 2015 at 10:19 pmThose stripes are beautiful! I have a pair of stools almost identical to these. YOu’ve inspired me Debbie. Thanks for the idea.
Debbie says
February 19, 2015 at 10:45 pmCan’t wait to see your Kathy!
Breanna says
February 19, 2015 at 6:17 pmLove these so much, they’re so pretty! Love the color combo you chose 🙂
Debbie says
February 19, 2015 at 10:52 pmI just can’t hide my love for theses colors! Thanks Bre 🙂
Nancy @ Artsy Chicks Rule says
February 19, 2015 at 5:01 pmOh how fun are they?! They look great with the colors in your room Debbie!! 🙂
xo
Nancy
Debbie says
February 19, 2015 at 10:51 pmFun is my middle name 😉 Thanks Nancy!!!
Paula@SweetPea says
February 19, 2015 at 11:37 amLove the colors you used for this makeover. These stools definitely have more personality painted.
Debbie says
February 19, 2015 at 10:50 pmThank you so much Paula!! Have a great weekend 🙂
Therese @ Fresh Idea Studio says
February 19, 2015 at 10:49 amSuch personality your space-concious saddle seat stools have now, Debbie! I love the new look you. Super fresh and stylin’.
Debbie says
February 19, 2015 at 10:50 pmFrom one fresh girl to another! Thanks!!
Christy@Confessions of a Serial Do-it-Yourselfer says
February 19, 2015 at 10:41 amI think this is the best makeover I’ve seen yet of this style stool, Debbie! Absolutely gorgeous now and they would fit perfectly in my house! XO
Debbie says
February 19, 2015 at 10:49 pmThanks Christy! Come on down and get them 🙂 XO
Melody @ My Passion For Decor says
February 19, 2015 at 10:18 amWOW!!! I see those all the time and just walk right past them….this is a gorgeous way to update them! I adore these! Now I’m on the look out for a few 🙂
Debbie says
February 19, 2015 at 10:48 pmDon’t walk by them anymore! Get you some Melody 🙂 Thank you!
Mary says
February 19, 2015 at 9:55 amI so agree that you can “cute up” furniture with paint…. Why not
Debbie says
February 19, 2015 at 10:48 pmThanks Mary, that’s what I say – why not! XO
cassie says
February 19, 2015 at 8:48 amso pretty, debbie, and so you! love the colors!
Debbie says
February 19, 2015 at 10:47 pmIt’s funny how you could pick my stuff out in a crowd 😉
Larissa ~ Prodigal Pieces says
February 19, 2015 at 8:14 amDebbie, you’ve brought those stools from blah to fun! Great job on this makeover! 😉
Debbie says
February 19, 2015 at 10:46 pmThank you, nothing like your chair makeover 🙂
Wendi @ H2OBungalow says
February 19, 2015 at 7:59 amDebbie… Smart upcycle on these saddle chairs:) I’ve always loved this style barstool, but thought the dark color made them look dated and drab. Super choice for the colors too…there’s nothing dated about the new look now!
Debbie says
February 19, 2015 at 10:46 pmThanks Wendi, I bet you will find some to paint 😉