Yellow is one of my favorite colors. It’s bright. It’s cheery. It’s the perfect pop of color for my work space!
I found this great stool at a garage sale recently. The lady running the garage sale didn’t have prices on anything. She told me to name my price….I was about to offer her $5 when she said, “How about $3?”
Done deal, lady!
Here’s how I transformed this little junker:
1. When I brought the stool home it was dirty, beat-up ,and had drips of paint all over it. I suspect that the previous owner used it to stand on while painting the walls or something.
2. Due to all of the paint drips and dings, I had to power stand it over and over and over again.
3. As I was power sanding I found a little bird painted on the back…kind of cool!
4. I sprayed the stool with primer, then sanded lightly.
5. I used this yellow color by Krylon, it doesn’t have a color name on the can, but I found it at Wal-Mart. It took me 1 1/2 cans and 3 coats to cover the chair.
6. There she sits! My new work stool!
I love the way this looks in my work space!
What color would you have painted it?
Have a great weekend!
Mary Leigh says
Adorable! It is so cheery!
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April Hoff says
Thanks, Mary Leigh! 🙂
creatingabeautifullife.net says
Love the way this turned out! It’s so bright and cheerful!
Christy @ Creating a Beautiful Life
April Hoff says
Thanks, Christy! 🙂
Anne says
LOVE that yellow & the stool is awesome, too!
April Hoff says
I think it would have been cute any color! Thanks, Anne! 🙂
Brittany DiBella says
I love it! I love how cheery the yellow is and how it “pops”! I tend to be afraid of really bright colors so I probably would have done a grey or mint, but I love how the yellow turned out and it makes me want to be more adventurous with colors!
Brittany @ La Vita DiBella
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April Hoff says
Ha! I almost painted it brushed nickel, but I’m glad I went with the bright yellow! 🙂
tumbleweed-contessa says
I love spray paint. It gives me power! I decided to spray paint my patio furniture last year. Each chair and the table are a different color. It added a great deal of color to the back garden view. http://www.tumbleweedcontessa.com/blog/life-begins-in-the-garden/
Of course, finding a bargain like that chair would be even better! Thanks for sharing. I’m going garage sale shopping tomorrow. Who knows what I’ll find that needs to be painted.
Wishes for tasty dishes,
Linda @ Tumbleweed Contessa
April Hoff says
There isn’t anything a can of spray paint can’t fix! Thanks, Linda! 🙂
Kathryn Ferrie says
I love the yellow! So fun!
stacey zarrelli says
I love the yellow and wouldn’t have thought of that color. Looks great!!
Krista thehappyhousie says
I love that stool! What a great shape! And I LOVE the colour you chose…. looks amazing!
marty (A Stroll Thru Life) says
Love it, what a great stool and great color. I would love for you to link up to my ongoing party Inspire Me. – -http://www.astrollthrulife.net/2013/06/170th-inspire-me-tuesday.html. Hugs, Marty
Cindy says
It’s gorgeous! And the yellow is perfect! If it were in my house, I would paint it red, I think, or turquoise…it’s a very sweet stool!
Amber Koogler says
Just love it! You’re my pick for a feature this week!! Thank you for sharing at Give Me The Goods!
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The Distracted Designer says
Love it!