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July 9, 2013 By Jenna 82 Comments

Ralph Lauren Inspired Barstools

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I have been waiting to show you these for a month. It has been so hard to keep them a secret…

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What do you think? Ok, yes, they do have some Kate in them with that kelly green. But, don’t those blue and white stripes just totally make them Ralph?

I am in love with them. Really, I’m in love with every project I’ve done for the Summer Soiree Style Series. I have truly surprised myself.

Here’s what they looked like before:

Ralph Lauren Inspired Barstools {rainonatinroof.com} #ralphlauren #barstool #makeoverJust your basic industrial vibe barstools. I didn’t dislike them, but I knew they could be better.

After making my Kate Spade lamp, I knew I wanted more kelly green in my living room, and these barstools were the perfect pieces for it. I wanted the seat to be contrasting, but work well with the green, so I went for the classic Ralph Lauren navy blue stripes.

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First, I took the back rest apart from the seat, cleaned them up well, and set them up in my super hi-tech spray painting station.

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Ralph Lauren Inspired Barstools {rainonatinroof.com} #ralphlauren #barstool #makeoverThey got 2 coats of Rust-Oleum spray paint in Forest Green and a clear gloss topcoat, also Rust-Oleum. My go-to spray paint is always Rust-Oleum. Never once have I been unsatisfied with its results.

While the stools were drying, I went to upholstering the seats with white fabric. I had to put a small nut and bolt through the seat to be able to tighten it down once I got it back on the stool. Originally , the seats had just been tacked down.

Ralph Lauren Inspired Barstools {rainonatinroof.com} #ralphlauren #barstool #makeoverOnce the stools were dry, I put the seats back on. And where are those navy stripes, you ask? I didn’t have any navy and white striped material, so I taped off the seats and painted the navy stripes on.

Ralph Lauren Inspired Barstools {rainonatinroof.com} #ralphlauren #barstool #makeoverIt took about 2 1/2 coats to get the blue evened out. I just used a sample pot of regular latex paint I had.

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I put Rub ‘N Buff along the bottom ring to add a pop of gold.

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And that’s it! It was simple and cheap and now I have amazeballs Ralph Lauren barstools. And you don’t. haha. I’m kidding. I’m not really that mean.

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Ralph Lauren Inspired Barstools {rainonatinroof.com} #ralphlauren #barstool #makeoverToo much green? I think not. Hmmmm….maybe I should have called these “Kate meets Ralph Barstools…” Too late now!

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  1. [email protected] says

    July 9, 2013 at 7:55 am

    I love the combination of kelly green and navy blue. Your bar stools look great and I know you have to be so pleased with them.

    I like how you put them on flowerpots to elevate them to paint. That’s a great tip (pinning it)!

    I am pinning and can’t wait to share this on my FB page.

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      July 9, 2013 at 9:19 pm

      Thank you so much, Paula! I love the combination too! Thanks for the pin and FB love! I actually have your super cute chair makeover scheduled to post on FB tomorrow, I think?!

      Reply
  2. Lindsay says

    July 9, 2013 at 8:53 am

    Yes… you’re really that mean.

    But I say it with love. 🙂

    Love them! They look fantastic! And you know I adore the green! Fantastic, Jenna!

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      July 9, 2013 at 9:19 pm

      Haha! You are mean too! Thanks, gal!

      Reply
  3. [email protected] says

    July 9, 2013 at 9:20 am

    Ok these are just TOO cool! Make sure to share at my linky party tomorrow!!!

    xo
    amy

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      July 9, 2013 at 9:18 pm

      Thanks, Amy! I will link them up! Love your party and your blog!

      Reply
  4. amy @ commona-my house says

    July 9, 2013 at 10:38 am

    SO GREAT!!! Love them!! I’ve been waiting to see what you did with the blue and white IKEA fabric?! Really fun!!! As much as I love neutrals, I have to say that I’m digging all the bright saturated color pops that are surfacing these days. Go Bold!!! What a great tutorial, too, btw!!! XO!

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      July 9, 2013 at 9:18 pm

      You are so sweet, Amy! I really can’t believe they turned out this great! Hopefully, I will get some curtains made with that Ikea fabric!

      Reply
  5. Mindi says

    July 9, 2013 at 1:22 pm

    Awesome!! I really really love them!! Super job!

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      July 9, 2013 at 9:17 pm

      You are so sweet, Mindi! Thanks!

      Reply
  6. [email protected] Inspired says

    July 9, 2013 at 1:41 pm

    Just the right pop! Love the stools and those navy blue stripes!

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      July 9, 2013 at 9:16 pm

      Thanks, Elizabeth! I can’t believe they turned out so great!

      Reply
  7. [email protected] says

    July 9, 2013 at 5:13 pm

    they are beautiful, I love everything about how you transformed your barstools! green is beautiful paired with gold and the blue makes them even more beautiful! great job Jenna! 🙂

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      July 9, 2013 at 9:15 pm

      Thank you so much, Ingrid! I can’t believe they turned out so great!

      Reply
  8. [email protected] Blue Clear Sky says

    July 9, 2013 at 7:29 pm

    Great colours! They look awesome.

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      July 9, 2013 at 9:14 pm

      Thanks so much, Elizabeth! I love the colours too!

      Reply
  9. debbiedoos says

    July 9, 2013 at 11:28 pm

    Can those be any cooler? I think NOT! I love them, so unique and great color combo.

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      July 10, 2013 at 7:11 am

      Thanks, Debbie!! I think they are pretty freakin cool too! I totally surprised myself!

      Reply
  10. JaneEllen says

    July 10, 2013 at 1:29 am

    You sure nailed it gal. They look fantastic, what a transformation. Love em. Glad you shared this to inspire.

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      July 10, 2013 at 7:11 am

      Thanks so much! I am so happy with the result!

      Reply
  11. [email protected] HOMESPUN says

    July 10, 2013 at 7:35 am

    They look wonderful! 🙂

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      July 10, 2013 at 8:43 pm

      Thanks so much, Debra!

      Reply
  12. Kim {plumberry pie} says

    July 10, 2013 at 8:14 am

    Love everything about these! So many fabulous details down to the gold foot rail. Awesome!

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      July 10, 2013 at 8:43 pm

      Thanks!! I am loving all the details too!

      Reply
  13. [email protected] says

    July 10, 2013 at 8:24 am

    Wow, I am in love! Those are so adorable. Great job!

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      July 10, 2013 at 8:42 pm

      Thanks! I’m in love with them too!

      Reply
  14. Audra says

    July 10, 2013 at 8:28 am

    Jenna, these barstools are awesome and they scream a Ralph Lauren!

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      July 10, 2013 at 8:41 pm

      Thanks, Audra!

      Reply
  15. Lori @Vintage Charm Restored says

    July 10, 2013 at 9:46 am

    Great combo!! I love the pairing of the Kate and Ralph together!! Very classy and so pretty!!! The touch of rub n buff was just perfect!!

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      July 10, 2013 at 8:41 pm

      Thanks so much Lori! I love the combo too!

      Reply
  16. Southern Scraps says

    July 10, 2013 at 10:52 am

    Awesome makeover

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      July 10, 2013 at 8:40 pm

      Thanks so much!

      Reply
  17. Candace says

    July 10, 2013 at 8:21 pm

    Wow – I really adore the combo of kelly green and navy! Combine that with stripes AND gold…that is a homerun!

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      July 10, 2013 at 8:39 pm

      Thanks, Candace! I am loving the combo too!

      Reply
  18. Therena says

    July 10, 2013 at 9:10 pm

    These are SO cool!! I love how they look!

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      July 11, 2013 at 7:39 am

      Thanks so much, Therena!

      Reply
  19. Heather @ Southern State of Mind says

    July 10, 2013 at 11:57 pm

    Wow, you are so kind to offer to drive these down to Atlanta when you are here for Haven. How did you know they would look so perfect in my kitchen?!?! Love love love! 🙂

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      July 11, 2013 at 7:39 am

      Oh, Heather, aren’t you so funny?! Not getting these babies, I love them too much!

      Reply
  20. lisa says

    July 11, 2013 at 8:43 am

    Gorgeous! I do see that Kate and Ralph influence in them 🙂 Great job!

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      July 11, 2013 at 8:37 pm

      Thanks so much, lisa!

      Reply
  21. [email protected] says

    July 11, 2013 at 8:34 pm

    no such thing as too much green! those look great!

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      July 11, 2013 at 9:08 pm

      Couldn’t agree more, Gretchen!

      Reply
  22. Amy says

    July 11, 2013 at 11:57 pm

    These are GORGEOUS! I am officially a fan of that color green. Nice job!

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      July 15, 2013 at 8:30 am

      Thanks, Amy!! I’m glad I could make you a fan!

      Reply
  23. Cheryl @ My Cup Runneth Over says

    July 12, 2013 at 10:17 am

    I am so in love with these stools! Green and navy look so wonderful together. Great job!! and thanks for the inspiration!

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      July 15, 2013 at 8:29 am

      Thanks, gal! I’m loving the green and navy together as well!

      Reply
  24. Christine says

    July 12, 2013 at 10:36 am

    Oh WOW Jenna!!! The stools are AWESOME!!!!! I want them!!

    Thanks for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer.

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      July 15, 2013 at 8:29 am

      Thanks, Christine!

      Reply
  25. Condo Blues says

    July 12, 2013 at 10:42 am

    I normally like the industrial look of the Before stools but the crisp lines and color combo makes me like the after better.

    Also, there is no such thing as too much kelly green.

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      July 15, 2013 at 8:29 am

      I’m glad someone else feels there can never be enough kelly green! I’m the same way – I usually like the industrial look, but these just needed something else!

      Reply
  26. Hollie @ I'm Busy Procrastinating says

    July 12, 2013 at 11:37 pm

    Saw your link over at My Repurposed Life. The green is definitely eye catching and fun! Do you worry that the spray paint and/or Rub ‘n Buff will get scratched off with us? I always wonder that when I see spray painted chairs and stools, because people put their feet on them, or metal parts of clothing rub against them. I have some industrial metal stools that I’d like to change the color on, but I was thinking I’d need to have them professionally powder coated for the finish to stay looking nice.

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      July 15, 2013 at 8:13 am

      I don’t worry too much about it, Hollie. I put a protective top coat over the whole thing when I was done. I have lots of spray painted pieces that haven’t gotten scratched up yet. So far, the stools are holding up great!

      Reply
  27. Mandy Hank says

    July 13, 2013 at 5:12 pm

    I love these stools Jenna! What a great piece to add to your home. They just have so much personality now! Thanks for linking up to The Inspiration Gallery this week!

    Mandy @ The Hankful House Blog

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      July 15, 2013 at 8:10 am

      Thanks so much, Mandy!

      Reply
  28. Leslie @ House on the Way says

    July 14, 2013 at 12:41 am

    What gorgeous barstools! I will be featuring them at my Twirl & Take a Bow Party on Tuesday. They are perfect!

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      July 15, 2013 at 8:10 am

      Yay!! Thanks so much for your sweet compliment and featuring them, Leslie! Made my day!

      Reply
  29. Christy M says

    July 15, 2013 at 9:18 am

    These are oh so fabulous!!!! I want these!!

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      July 15, 2013 at 9:07 pm

      Oh, thank you so much! I’m pretty in love with them!

      Reply
  30. Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

    July 15, 2013 at 9:05 pm

    Thanks, gal!

    Reply
  31. Krista @ the happy housie says

    July 16, 2013 at 1:09 am

    Wow! Awesome Jenna… Kate meets Ralph is a perfect name… that sounds like a good movie too.

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      July 16, 2013 at 7:40 am

      Thanks, Krista!!

      Reply
  32. gail says

    July 18, 2013 at 2:56 pm

    LOVE the new look of the stools Jenna! great job painting the fabric.

    catching you!
    gail

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      July 18, 2013 at 10:26 pm

      Thanks so much, Gail! I can’t believe they turned out so well! Thanks for the catch!

      Reply
  33. Megan @ Our Pinteresting Family says

    July 19, 2013 at 10:21 am

    They turned out so beautiful, Jenna! 🙂 Love this color combo.

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      July 19, 2013 at 12:41 pm

      I love the combo too! Can’t believe they turned out so well! Thanks!

      Reply
  34. Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

    July 19, 2013 at 12:40 pm

    Thanks so much for the feature!

    Reply
  35. flower says

    February 13, 2014 at 7:03 am

    I am so in love with these stools! Green and navy look so wonderful together. Great job!! and thanks for the inspiration!

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      February 13, 2014 at 1:54 pm

      Isn’t green and navy just the best combo ever??! I love it! Thanks!

      Reply
  36. Ann Marie @ Twice Lovely says

    May 17, 2014 at 6:30 pm

    I’m wondering how these stools have held up with use? I was thinking about getting some from a school supply website, but I’m wondering if they’re sturdy and going to last with daily use from kids. Thanks for the info! These look great!

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      May 19, 2014 at 7:10 am

      Hi Ann Marie! The stools have held up wonderfully!!! We are not always kind to them either. They get pushed into the island all the time by the kid. So far, no scratches or anything on the paint job. I did redo the upholstery because they were stained a bit, but that’s it! And also – the website that you are looking to purchase some from – are they the same kind as mine?? Because I would really love to have a third one! Thanks!

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      • Ann Marie @ Twice Lovely says

        May 19, 2014 at 11:59 am

        They look just like yours! Here’s where I saw them: http://www.webstaurantstore.com/national-public-seating-6224hb-25-33-adjustable-round-hardboard-lab-stool-with-adjustable-backrest/3866224HB.html

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        • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

          May 20, 2014 at 7:24 am

          You have totally made my day!! Thank you!!

          Reply
  37. Sherry says

    December 7, 2014 at 9:22 am

    Wow!!!!!! Jenna you have outdone yourself. Those are fantabulous!!!!!! Seriously, I can’t believe they started out as those uncomfortable, clinical looking stools and ended up looking like they would be at home in an upscale yacht club or as you shown them. Amazing job!! Love the color combination too! Kind of brings in a preppy vibe without saying, “You can’t sit here unless Mummy and Daddy have a house in Hamptions, right Blythe?” Lol

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      December 8, 2014 at 8:29 am

      hahahaha!!! You never cease to make me laugh, Sherry!!! Ahhh…..a house in the Hamptons and a yacht club…. a girl can dream…. Thanks!

      Reply
  38. Carol W. says

    December 8, 2014 at 3:44 pm

    Well done! Beautiful color combination! Would never have matched those colors together – but I absolutely love the result! Thank you for sharing. ~ Carol W.

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      December 8, 2014 at 5:06 pm

      Thanks, Carol!

      Reply
  39. Mary Johnson says

    May 9, 2016 at 12:42 pm

    These look great! Well done! I also would have never thought of using flower pots to keep the stools off the ground while painting them. Thanks for sharing!

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      May 10, 2016 at 8:12 am

      Thanks, Mary! Yep, they were the closest things! haha!

      Reply

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