A couple of weeks back one of my blog readers offered me a free cupboard and when she was dropping it off she also offered me this little metal stool.
So, I thought, why not? I knew it would be a fun little project to give it a new look.
I started by sanding it well. It had peeling paint in some areas, especially underneath, so I wanted to get rid of that. As I was sanding I could see that this stool had been various colors in the past including red, and yellow.
I debated going with red myself, but I find that red is a bit of a tough sell for me. So instead I decided to go with my favorite Dixie Belle Drop Cloth.
Continuing to keep it fairly neutral I used Dixie Belle’s Putty to add a grain sack style stripe to the seat …
And to add a Jami Ray Vintage Grain Sack Mini stencil to the back …
I sanded the edges to distress, and then I gave it all a top coat of clear wax.
For the finishing touch, I purchased new rubber feet.
I found these at my local Menards for $1.49 for all 4, and the color matched the Drop Cloth perfectly.
Hopefully this more neutral version of the stool will fit perfectly in someone’s kitchen. Maybe even yours? If you’re local and can pick it up, that is.
Overall, it was quick and easy to go from outdated peach to farmhouse neutral with just a little paint.
What do you think?
Thank you to Dixie Belle for providing the paint used on this project.
Love, love, love this stool! If I wasn’t so far away I’d have to have that!! Great job!
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Thanks Donna!
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Good morning, I love the stool! Is it still available?JulieSent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE Device
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Yes it is Julie!
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I love this transformation. It’s just perfect.
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Thanks Becky!
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Looks much better!
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Thanks sis!
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Honestly you can make a mountain out of a molehill. That chair is fantastic. Wish I lived closer . Hope everyone is doing well as we are here inOntario. Regards to .mom and sister…..Betty from Ontario, Canada
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Thanks so much Betty. We’re all well, and heading out to visit mom later this month 🙂
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Looks fabulous!
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Thanks Melissa!
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Very Cute.
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Thanks Lyn!
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That is awesome! The transformation is spot on! Happy Labor Day! 😉
Smiles, alice
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Same to you Alice (well … better late than never since Labor Day is over now)
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That stool is having the first day of the rest of its best life! Classic Quandie! 🙂
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For sure!
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That is one adorable stool! I haven’t seen that style before, and love the clean lines.
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Yep, you don’t often see them with backs like this one.
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So adorable!
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Thanks Sue!
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A real improvement painted white! Love it.
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I have to admit that I still like most everything better in white, or black 😉
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I love how this stool turned out! It is so charming and perfect to adorn a country kitchen ❤️
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Thanks so much Monica!
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Love this!
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Thanks Regina!
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