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February 23, 2015 By Jenna 44 Comments

French Country Chair Modern Makeover

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I’ve begun a new love affair.

Grunt Labor doesn’t mind a bit.

Its more beautiful than I ever dreamed.

Its with green.

And black and white stripes.

Really, its just with the green, black and white combination in general.

I never considered the combination until my Enchanting green paint swatch accidentally fell on top of some black and white fabric and I was like…

Oh My Gosh.

Of course, I totally said that in the style of Usher’s song.

At that point, I did a walk-through of my house to determine which piece of furniture would be my next victim.

 The lucky guy was this french country chair which ended up with a modern makeover.

OMG. I'm in love. Green+ Black + White = Perfection. Painted with Velvet Finishes Enchanting. French Country Chair Modern Makeover

Disclosure: This post was a collaboration with Velvet Finishes. All opinions and love affairs with color are 100% mine. This post contains affiliate links for your shopping convenience. Click here to read my full disclosure policy.

If you’ve been around here for a while, you may remember this chair.

This is the second time that its gotten a makeover. First, it looked like this:

chair-makeover-before-1

Then it looked like this:

French Country Chair BEFORE

Apparently, I feel that this chair should always have some green on it. I didn’t dislike it painted white with green velvet upholstery, but I wasn’t attached to it either and it seemed like this chair had the perfect lines for my new love affair.

I started by removing the cushion and upholstery on the arms, then priming it with Ready.

Velvet Finishes Ready - a spray primer. You just spray it on, let it dry, then paint.

Ready is the primer in the Velvet Finishes paint line. Lots of times you don’t have to prime the pieces you are painting with Velvet Finishes, but this chair had a semi-gloss finish, so priming was recommended.

I sprayed Ready over the entire chair and let it dry.

Prime with Velvet Finishes Ready - just spray it on and let it sit.

After the chair was dry, I used Enchanting to paint it.

Velvet Finishes Enchanting

Enchanting is one of my new favorite colors in this line. It. Is. Gorgeous. I used the other green color, Baroque, on the IKEA Tarva dresser turned drink bar last fall and fell in love with it. Its a darker green. Enchanting is brighter than Baroque.  They are both stunning and I’ll never be able to choose between them now.

I used a good quality paintbrush to apply the paint.

Velvet Finishes Enchanting - no topcoat required.

With all the curves and nooks and crannies on this piece, it took about five light coats to get the color even,  but it was so worth it. I didn’t put a topcoat of any sort on this chair – there’s already one built into the paint. Since this chair doesn’t get a whole lot of use, I didn’t think it would need anything extra.

Painted with Velvet Finishes Enchanting. French Country Chair Modern Makeover

The black and white fabric is some that I had left over from the shower curtains. Its quickly becoming my go-to fabric that works with anything. You also saw the outdoor version of it in action on my colorful screened-in porch makeover. Does it not pair beautifully with the Enchanting?

Am I right or am I right? 

Green + Black + White = Perfection. Painted with Velvet Finishes Enchanting. French Country Chair Modern Makeover

And yes, that black and white wall is also new – details coming soon…

Love this green, black and white combo. French Country Chair Modern Makeover

The only thing I wish I would have done differently is on that little bit of upholstery on the arms. I totally wasn’t thinking and made the fabric vertical on it, instead of horizontal across the arm. Thus, I got one big black stripe and no white there. I didn’t realize my mistake until after one arm was completely done and I wasn’t changing it at that point.

Ain’t nobody got time for that.

It doesn’t change how I feel about this chair one bit though…

This is going to be an fabulous enchanting love affair.

Do you have any pieces begging for some enchantment? 

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Be sure to see these 11 Colorful Furniture Makeovers.

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OMG. I'm in love. French Country Chair Modern Makeover

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  1. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    February 23, 2015 at 9:08 am

    Simply stunning!

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      February 23, 2015 at 3:38 pm

      Thank you, Sharon!

      Reply
  2. Heather @ Southern State of Mind says

    February 23, 2015 at 11:23 am

    Um, yes. Everything about this, just yes!!!!!! Be a dear and link it up at our Pretty Preppy Party, pretty please!

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      February 24, 2015 at 6:37 am

      Thanks, Heather! Will do!

      Reply
  3. April says

    February 23, 2015 at 12:21 pm

    Cute chair. I always want to use bold bright colors but I remake furniture to try to sell it and nobody ever seems to want crazy colors in my area. I think I need to try harder selling!

    Anyway, I have this cute little french-y inspired shaped desk that I need to redo since I don’t need it anymore. I’ve been debating on a bright red that I have, kelly green, or a robin-egg blue. I think the red might be too much so it’s either the green or light blue….maybe green with gold hardware or something. hmmm.

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      February 24, 2015 at 6:37 am

      Girl, green with gold hardware is one of my favorite combos. I feel ya on the people not wanting bold colors though – I used to do a lot more painting and selling furniture and it always took those pieces longer to sell. They just don’t know what they are missing. 🙂

      Reply
  4. Lindsay Eidahl says

    February 23, 2015 at 1:12 pm

    What a great makeover! I love it! My new love is the Ready spray! It works so well!!!! Can’t wait for the weather to warm up around here so I can get outside and start a ton of projects!!!

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      February 23, 2015 at 3:36 pm

      Thanks, Lindsay! I know – isn’t that Ready spray awesome?!! Such a cool product!

      Reply
  5. Sheila Moore says

    February 23, 2015 at 2:08 pm

    Great look Jenna!

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      February 23, 2015 at 3:36 pm

      Thank you, Sheila!

      Reply
  6. chris aka monkey says

    February 23, 2015 at 2:20 pm

    jenna she is gorgeous xx

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      February 23, 2015 at 3:36 pm

      Thanks, Chris!

      Reply
  7. Jennifer @ Dimples and Tangles says

    February 23, 2015 at 5:55 pm

    You’re right… it’s a great combo! Love the traditional chair mixed with the bright color and modern fabric!

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      February 24, 2015 at 6:36 am

      Thanks, Jennifer! Its my new favorite combo!

      Reply
  8. Liz Anthony says

    February 23, 2015 at 9:01 pm

    Love! I am finally gonna break down and order some Velvet Finishes paint. I can hardly wait to try it. I already have a midcentury dresser I am gonna try it on.

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      February 24, 2015 at 6:35 am

      Oh Liz, I love a good midcentury dresser!! I bet it will be amazing!

      Reply
  9. Susan the farm quilter says

    February 23, 2015 at 9:05 pm

    Love your “new” chair!! Do you think I can use this paint on my new (ugly) leather sofa and reclining chairs?? Sigh, guess not…hubs might have the same heart attack I had when I can home and found the new furniture in my living room. I guess I’ll just have to live vicariously through your lovely decor!! I’ve totally given up on mine! It is all my dear husband’s choices now 🙂 I love him so I can live with the ugly decorating choices he’s made!

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      February 24, 2015 at 6:35 am

      Thanks, Susan!! Come on now – he’s gotta let you paint something!! I do know that this paint has been used on a pleather / vinyl type chair – can’t attest to leather though….

      Reply
  10. Angie says

    February 23, 2015 at 9:51 pm

    It’s beautiful!!

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      February 24, 2015 at 6:34 am

      Thanks, Angie!

      Reply
  11. [email protected] says

    February 24, 2015 at 9:51 am

    So awesome Jenna! Love it and so love the combination. You did a fantastic job. I too am so obsessed with Velvet Finishes. The best paint for furniture hands down! High Five girl! 🙂

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      February 25, 2015 at 6:12 am

      Thanks, Cyndy! I am crazy over that combination now! And best paint ever!

      Reply
  12. Christy @ 11 Magnolia Lane says

    February 24, 2015 at 10:59 am

    Jenna, I just adore this! So glad you linked it up to the Pretty Preppy Party! Pinned for future inspiration. 🙂

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      February 25, 2015 at 6:12 am

      Thanks, Christy!

      Reply
  13. Emily @ Two Purple Couches says

    February 25, 2015 at 12:21 pm

    This is just so gorgeous, Jenna! Truly a statement piece, and looks like it cost a million bucks!

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      February 26, 2015 at 2:09 pm

      Thanks, Emily! I’m crazy over it!

      Reply
  14. stacey says

    February 26, 2015 at 1:24 am

    i have a old rocker that was my grandmothers i would like to do this to. how did you make and attached the cushion to the bottom, the ratten i have is all torn , it is about 80 or more years old. did you have to create a new wood piece. i am a novice so need all the help or advise anyone is willing to give. i go the rocker 19 years ago when my son was born, kept it all these years for my grandchild someday. (hopefully)

    thank you
    stacey

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      February 26, 2015 at 2:07 pm

      Hey Stacey. I laid out a piece of poster board over the seat and traced over the outline of the seat. Then, I cut out the poster board and traced that shape onto a piece of MDF and cut that out with a jigsaw. After that, I upholstered the seat with foam, a layer of batting, then the material, stapled down on the bottom. This seat didn’t need to be screwed down – it fits very tightly in, but you could always use screws and come from the bottom up through the chair and then the seat to secure it down. Hope that helps!

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  15. Gilly @ Colour Saturated Life says

    March 1, 2015 at 6:06 pm

    I absolutely love this chair makeover…..it makes such a statement now! Black, White and Green is such a stunning combo!

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      March 3, 2015 at 6:41 am

      Thanks, Gilly! I love the combo too!

      Reply
  16. lisa says

    March 3, 2015 at 11:23 pm

    Oh I so agree! Green and black and white stripe is just fabulous. Great job!

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      March 4, 2015 at 6:02 am

      Thank you, Lisa!

      Reply
  17. Holly says

    March 4, 2015 at 8:01 am

    Hi Jenna – The second I saw this chair on the link party, I knew it was yours. Your style and taste is so unique and totally my taste, your work always jumps out at me. I love what you did with this chair… and in true monkey form, I have an old garden bench that needs some love and I’m thinking this is my inspiration piece! Hugs, Holly

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      March 5, 2015 at 7:45 am

      That is such an awesome compliment to receive, Holly! Thank you so very much! I love how well this chair turned out – the black and white with green is now one of my new favorite combos!

      Reply
  18. Rita C at Panoply says

    March 9, 2015 at 12:25 pm

    Jenna I love your chair – it reminds me of Dorothy Draper/Carleton Varney style at the Greenbrier Resort in WV. Visiting from Kristi’s feature on her blog…..
    Have a great day.
    Rita C at Panoply

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      March 9, 2015 at 3:11 pm

      Thank you, Rita! That is one awesome compliment to get! 🙂

      Reply
  19. Nikki Frank-Hamilton says

    March 10, 2015 at 8:55 pm

    OMG! I love this so much! Our home is black, white, greys with cobalt blue and touches of bright colors here and there. I am thinking that I need a chair like this! Actually maybe 2, one for each end of the dining table, I am in love. Pinning to save. LOVE IT!

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      March 11, 2015 at 2:59 pm

      Girl, you definitely need at least two of these!!! They would be perfect for your dining table!

      Reply
  20. Desiree @The36thAvenue says

    March 13, 2015 at 5:23 pm

    This chair is GORGEOUS! You are on of our favorites this week… Featuring you on our link party!

    xo

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      March 14, 2015 at 9:17 am

      Thank you so much, Desiree!! I am still madly in love with this chair! Its one of my new favorite color combos!

      Reply
  21. Nancy says

    July 2, 2016 at 4:11 pm

    I’m going to keep my eyes peeled for a chair just like yours at yard sales. Wonderful job!

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      July 5, 2016 at 10:48 am

      Thanks, Nancy! This is one of my favorite finds!

      Reply
  22. O'Livia says

    June 3, 2017 at 8:05 am

    This chair is FABULOUS!!! I have a chair I purchased from someone of Craigslist; it would be a similar project. I need step by step instructions on how to remove the fabric and reupholster it. Do you have a separate post for that??? I would love your help. Thanks!!!

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    • Jenna says

      June 8, 2017 at 9:26 am

      Hi O’Livia! I think this post might be what you’re looking for: https://rainonatinroof.com/2013/09/french-country-chair-makeover/

      Reply

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