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Dip-Painted Chair

February 12, 2013 By Sam 44 Comments

Many of you got a chance to view my electrical spool-turned-table. I put it in my craft room/office with the expectation that I could get a nice looking chair in there to create a reading nook. As of yet, I haven’t found a chair that fits my vision for the space. Fortunately, there was a chair that came with my school desk which has been sitting in the garage just waiting for a makeover.

Dip-Painted Chair | Atkinson Drive

My chair was originally covered in the same chippy finish that the desk had, so it required a good sanding before paint was applied. To start, I painted the whole chair with two coats of this mint color.

Dip-Painted Chair | Atkinson Drive

I’ve been really into the dip-dyed look lately, so I opted for a pop of color and some interest. On each leg I chose a random spot to place some frog tape, while trying to give it a true dipped look. On the legs, under the tape lines, I brushed on two coats of “Lemon Tree” by Dutch Boy.

Dip-Painted Chair | Atkinson Drive

The dipped look of this chair, especially in contrast with the rustic spool table, thrills me. I find it so exciting to be able to create a space that I find inspiring.

Dip-Painted Chair | Atkinson Drive

Even my little man approves!

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Filed Under: DIY & Design, Do-It-Yourself, Home Decor Tagged With: chair makeover, dip-paint

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  1. Donna Wilkes

    February 12, 2013 at 11:46 am

    Love your color choices for the chair. I will have to try the dipped look.

    Reply
  2. Carissa

    February 12, 2013 at 1:05 pm

    adorable! i totally want to do this with a little table and chairs!

    Reply
  3. Melanie {reasons To Skip The Housework}

    February 12, 2013 at 3:34 pm

    so cute! Love how unique it is!
    I’d love for you to come link this up at my Tuesday Time Out!
    Melanie Reasons To Skip The Housework

    Reply
  4. Amanda

    February 12, 2013 at 7:19 pm

    This is super cute!

    Reply
  5. Bethany Lee (@PitterAndGlink)

    February 12, 2013 at 8:37 pm

    So cute! I love it!

    Reply
  6. twelveoeightblog

    February 13, 2013 at 2:04 am

    What a great idea, it looks really good! Thank you so much for sharing at Pretty Things this week (your little guy is darling :)

    xo, Tanya
    twelveOeight

    Reply
  7. Weiya @ enjoyer of grace

    February 13, 2013 at 11:08 am

    Hi! So glad to have found you on the Winthrop’s Link Party. I’ve been loving the dipped look! Great job…even your little boy approves! SO cute! :)

    http://enjoyerofgrace.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  8. Jamie @ Better with Age

    February 13, 2013 at 1:20 pm

    I love this!! I’m following you now ;)
    Jamie ~ Better With Age

    Reply
  9. Carrie @ Frugal Foodie Mama

    February 13, 2013 at 3:03 pm

    LOVE this! I am looking to repaint my butcher block table & chairs in my kitchen (they have seen WAY better days!) & this is perfect! :)

    Thank you for sharing at Marvelous Mondays!

    Reply
  10. Lauren

    February 13, 2013 at 3:44 pm

    Love this chair. So much fun. I am hosting a link party and would love it if you would link up. http://www.ifitsnotbaroquedesignblog.blogspot.com

    Reply
    • Sam

      February 15, 2013 at 2:51 pm

      Thanks for the invite – I linked!

      Reply
  11. trishflake

    February 13, 2013 at 4:45 pm

    Love how this turned out! It is like a lot of beauty with a punch of fun… a fabulous combination! Thanks for sharing at Monday Funday this week!

    Take care,

    Trish

    Reply
  12. Michele

    February 13, 2013 at 10:24 pm

    Love your dipped chair, and your little man is super sweet! Pinned:) http://www.sewsweetvintage.com/2013/02/hey-girl-valentine-party.html

    Reply
  13. Katie from Crane Farms

    February 14, 2013 at 11:14 pm

    oh this is really beautiful!! I love it!

    Reply
  14. Taryn @ Design, Dining Diapers

    February 15, 2013 at 12:35 am

    What an adorable chair! I love the dipped legs. Super cute.

    Reply
  15. CrystelleBoutique

    February 15, 2013 at 1:59 am

    Oh my! I love your dipped chair. And that cute boy sitting on it….!
    They both match the spool so well… You are so amazing!

    Reply
  16. Ginger

    February 15, 2013 at 1:23 pm

    LOVED your spool table and this chair is perfect with it!

    I’d love if you shared these at my Show & Tell party this week. http://www.gingerlymade.com/2013/02/show-tell-13.html

    Reply
    • Sam

      February 15, 2013 at 2:52 pm

      I linked! Thanks for the invite!

      Reply
      • Ginger

        February 19, 2013 at 7:12 am

        Thanks for linking up to Gingerly Made’s Shot & Tell party. You’ve been featured!
        http://www.gingerlymade.com/2013/02/show-tell-features_19.html

        Reply
  17. Kathie

    February 15, 2013 at 2:31 pm

    I’d like to invite you to link up to Show and Tell Saturday at Sassy Little Lady!

    http://www.sassylittlelady.com/blog/show-and-tell-saturday/show-and-tell-saturday-4-plus-a-giveaway

    Kathie

    Reply
    • Sam

      February 15, 2013 at 2:52 pm

      Linked up – thanks for the invite!

      Reply
  18. Jaime from crafty scrappy happy

    February 15, 2013 at 9:11 pm

    LOVE your chair so so much!!! You are one talented gal! Can’t wait to see what you will paint next!
    Hugs,
    Jaime

    Reply
    • Sam

      February 15, 2013 at 9:14 pm

      Thanks! I may or may not have been working on something this afternoon :-)

      Reply
  19. Shauna {The Best Blog Recipes}

    February 16, 2013 at 2:07 am

    Such a cute idea for painting an old chair! Saw your link at Six Sisters and wanted to come over and check it out :)

    I’d love for you to stop by and link up a few recipes at my weekend link party “The Weekend re-Treat” that is going on right now too!

    http://thebestblogrecipes.blogspot.com/

    Hope to see you there!

    Reply
  20. Carol

    February 16, 2013 at 2:10 am

    I love the colors you chose. I have never heard of paint dipping, but I like the look

    Reply
  21. Jessica

    February 16, 2013 at 12:39 pm

    You’re right! And funny thing- I have a similar paint in a slightly real shade that I’m still thinking about instead of the grey! Cute blog!

    Reply
  22. Hilary

    February 16, 2013 at 1:49 pm

    This looks so amazing! The color choices are perfect!

    Reply
  23. Tammy

    February 16, 2013 at 9:48 pm

    So cute, and I love that table! Thank you for sharing in this week’s Rustic Restorations Weekend!

    Reply
  24. le chateau des fleurs

    February 18, 2013 at 12:16 am

    This is cute and I love the colors. I would never think of doing it like that so that’s cool!
    I would love if you link this to my link party Monday morning!
    XO
    Isabelle

    Reply
  25. Sherry

    February 18, 2013 at 5:05 pm

    Loving how your chair turned out. Fabulous colors!

    Reply
  26. C.R.A.F.T.

    February 18, 2013 at 11:30 pm

    OVE the dipped chair AND the table :) Thanks for linking up to Monday Funday!

    Reply
  27. Leslie Stewart @ House on the Way

    February 19, 2013 at 6:46 am

    Love your chair! Stop by House on the Way today to see it featured. Feel free to grab a featured button too. Have a great week.
    Leslie

    Reply
  28. Kelly at Smart School House

    February 19, 2013 at 11:25 am

    Hello Friend! Guess what? THIS lovely post will be featured at Smart School House for Whimsy Wednesday! The new party and your feature will go live later today. See you soon!

    Kelly from Smart School House
    Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/SmartSchoolHouse
    Google+https://plus.google.com/u/0/111902135882668872474/posts

    Reply
  29. littlemomontheprairie

    February 20, 2013 at 6:12 pm

    I would LOVE it if you shared this in my Spring/Easter Linky Party! You can find it here: http://littlemomprairie.blogspot.com/p/blog-round-up.html

    Reply
  30. Lindsay @Artsy-Fartsy Mama

    February 21, 2013 at 1:59 am

    I love the look of these chairs. The technique is one that I will have to use in my projects. Thanks for sharing at Artsy Corner :)

    Reply
  31. cassie

    February 21, 2013 at 8:24 pm

    i love this sweet chair! the colors are so fun!

    Reply
  32. Tia

    February 21, 2013 at 8:58 pm

    Cute idea!

    Reply
  33. Lindsey

    February 22, 2013 at 11:34 pm

    I love love love this chair!

    I would like to invite you to my linky party Thrifty Thursday!

    appleofmamaseye.blogspot.com

    Hope to see you there!

    -Lindsey

    Reply

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