Game of thrones
Let your
creativity
reign when
refurbishing
chairs. The
only struggle
is figuring out
which
technique—
paint, image
transfers, old
sweaters,
scrap fabric—
will best
crown each
room.
Weave easy

A wash of paint and a cushion woven with ribbons make a dull seat shine, right. Remove the seat cushion, then paint the chair frame a punchy color.

Weave ribbons of varying widths and colors over the neutral cushion, securing the ends with nails, glue, or heavy-duty tape. To make sure nothing gets mussed, line the underside of the ribbons with fabric glue and press against the cushion to secure. Reattach the seat cushion to the painted chair.

Divide and conquer

A two-tone finish brightens even the darkest and dullest chairs, above.

Choose a bright, inviting paint that matches your room (we opted for an eye-popping blue). Don’t be afraid to punch things up with color—accent pieces don’t ask for a huge commitment. Tape off the parts of a chair that you want to remain the original finish, and apply a couple coats of spray paint to the rest of the chair for a quick and easy makeover.