Thursday, November 4, 2010

My casual chaise longue

I always wanted one of those long chairs or day beds where you can put your legs up and relax or read a juicy book. So I went to a thrift store and I found a couple of chairs. I removed the cushions and I cut off the arms of one  chair for the end support. I bought a piece of plywood and made a round cut at both ends following the shape of the chairs. Then, I upholstered the long piece of wood, and painted the chairs.

I nailed tacks around the cushion edge for a finished look.



I really love how it turned out. I think it looks chic painted in white.
I painted this little side table. I love it.
Chair before
Imagination
  ~ There are two worlds: The world that we can measure with line and rule, and the world that we feel with our hearts and imagination.~ Leigh Hunt.

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16 comments:

  1. O my goodness that is incredible ;-) Wow didn't it turn out beautiful, very clever lady, And table is adorable to. Well done.. Dee ;-))

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  2. You had a great vision on that one! Love how it turned out!
    Tammy :-)
    JUNK WILD

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  3. You are sooooo creative.... I love it!
    Now I will be searching for two victorian chairs and beggin hubby to help me make a chaise!

    Smiles, Dolly

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  4. This is amazing!!! I have always wanted one also, but my space is not big enough for a traditional size lounge, but now I can make one to fit my space. This is so doable- thank you so much for sharing such a fantastic and creative idea!!!!!

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  5. Hola Katty,
    I am totally speechless...How awesomely beauitful your chaise turned out! I'm so excited because I have the excact same chair! Now all I need is one more to make my chaise...I'm on the hunt for another now. What a clever lady you are...So happy I just found your beautiful blog...Now off to become a follower. Have a wonderful weekend.

    Hugs and Kisses,

    ♥Ana~A Petite Cottage

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  6. Wow. I usually just lurk around admiring all these lovely show and tell posts....but I must tell you that I am REALLY IMPRESSED with this....FAB IDEA, and you did such a super job!!!!!!!! No one would ever know by looking at it that it was two chairs - way to go!

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  7. ALL I CAN SAY IS WOW you are a woman of vision for sure. looks great and I am in love with the little table

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  8. Beautiful work, amazing!

    Kisses.

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  9. I have went through your blog and loved the things you have transformed. Your talent is amazing. I beg to differ with you, you are truly an artist. Maybe self taught, but a true artist. Don't ever sell yourself short. God gives many talents and it seems he gave you a boat load. Keep doing the things you love and I hope you will drop by and visit me. I will be back to see what you are up too.
    Hugs, Pat

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  10. That is amazing!! It was the first thing I noticed in your room. I have quite a "thing" for french chairs, and yours turned out beautifully!! Oh my you've certainly opened my eyes to new possibilities. Vanna

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  11. Oh my gosh this is so fantastic!! What an imagination you have!!

    I would have never known that this was not always a fainting couch!

    bee blessed
    mary

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  12. Such an ahhhhhmazing transformation!!!! I LOVE IT!

    Hope you have a wonderful weekend!

    Happy Pink Saturday!

    Big TX Hugs,
    Stephanie
    Angelic Accents

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  13. OMG!!! I LOVE THIS!!! I hope you don't mind if I do this!!!
    thank you for the inspiration!

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  14. Saw it linked on Pinterest. FINALLY a decent use for those tacky burnt orange and olive green velvet 1950s-70s "tub chairs"!

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  15. This is so freakin cute! Thank you i was looking for a chaise to put in my remodeled airstream! I think i just found it!

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