Do-it-yourself antique chairs - how to make vintage-style furniture with your own hands?

Today, furniture made in retro style is gaining popularity. The important thing is that it is possible to give an unusual effect to interior items, the fate of which may be decided in favor of purchasing new ones, on your own, without spending a large amount of money on it.

Antique wooden chairs will fit perfectly into a country style interior.

If you decide to add such functional decor to your living room or bedroom, then you will be faced with the question of how to make antique furniture. To do this, you can use one of the existing methods, which will be more acceptable to you.

Preparatory work before starting the aging process

The appearance of furniture that still has a margin of safety, but cannot be used for its intended purpose due to the loss of its former luster, can be improved. If you have to work with chairs whose surface is coated with polish, you need to get rid of it by using a special compound purchased for this purpose at a hardware store. The surface can be covered with paint, which also needs to be removed using sandpaper; it needs to be worked until the base becomes smooth. The furniture may not be painted, then it is necessary to remove dirt from the surface using fine-grained sandpaper.

Before aging a chair, it is necessary to thoroughly clean its surface with sandpaper or a sanding machine.

It is important that the base is free of grease deposits. During the work process, it is recommended to use a respirator that will protect the respiratory tract, and the room in which the master works should be well ventilated. You should not begin further work after removing the top layer from the furniture until the room has been vacuumed and the surface of the product has been wiped with a damp cloth.

Due to the fact that you will be working with objects that have served for decades, their surface must be degreased by treating with a soap solution, after which the chairs must be left to dry. Puttying is not required, since a perfectly smooth surface is not needed, because the purpose of the work is aging, which involves slight wear; for this reason, defects in the base of the wood should be emphasized and not masked with the mixture.

VIDEO: How to make a folding chair with your own hands

If you have a carpentry workshop equipped by modern standards, making a garden chair from wood with your own hands is very simple. Even a novice carpenter can cope with this task. But what to do if the only tools in your arsenal are a hand saw and a drill? The article describes in detail and shows how, with the help of these two “helpers,” you can make a durable, reliable and, moreover, aesthetically attractive garden chair. A three-dimensional model and a drawing with dimensions will help you quickly navigate the project and correctly manufacture the parts of the future item. The material also contains some recommendations for assembling and processing a wooden chair.

Recommendations for aging

In order to decorate furniture as antique, you can use special chalk paints intended for private creative projects.

These compositions are produced under the brands Authentico, Annie Sloan, etc. If you decide to use these mixtures, you can choose from a wide range of colors, one or more of which will definitely suit a particular interior. In this case, there is no need to pre-treat the chairs.

Chalk paint can be replaced with traditional matte paint intended for walls and ceilings. The latter composition is used in residential areas and is water-based. These paints will be easier to purchase as they are sold at any hardware store. If antique furniture will be decorated using this particular composition, then the surface will have to be primed in advance using a water-soluble composition called a primer. A universal primer will prevent the natural oils of wood from seeping onto the surface of the main paint; if the chair is treated in this way, the finishing composition will adhere better to the base.

To decorate antique furniture, experts recommend using a paint roller rather than using a brush. Before starting work, it is necessary to protect the space around you with plastic film, and if possible, it is recommended that painting be done outside.

Cases: for all occasions

Chair covers are not only a way to decorate old, and, in general, new furniture, they are much more functional: they serve as protection against dirt and damage, help to fit the furniture into a given interior style or simply update the decor, they can be used for everyday or formal occasions.

The most convenient way to make patterns for a case is using a dummy. The chair is covered with newspapers or tracing paper, then the homemade cover is cut into individual elements with scissors. The accuracy of the pattern depends on correctly taken measurements. And of course, one should not forget about allowances, cutting errors, and shrinkage of the fabric after washing.

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Antique staining of chairs

Self-made furniture can also undergo an aging process. In any case, you should start painting the chairs from the back, which is not so noticeable. This will allow you to understand how best to work, how much paint to use for one roller roll. During this you will be able to adjust the shade of the composition in time. Then you can gradually move towards the front side, applying the mixture in broad strokes, without leaving any smudges.

Tools for painting antique chairs.

Before you begin applying the next layer of paint, if necessary, you need to analyze the surface for the absence of smudges, which, if present, can be removed with sandpaper, only then you need to go over this area with a roller again.

Between applying layers, the tool should be kept in water to prevent it from drying out. The next layer should be applied after the previous one has dried. The period that will pass from the moment of application to the drying time depends on the room conditions, this concerns humidity and temperature. The time it takes to dry can be limited to 1-5 hours.

Knitted covers

Knitted covers will be especially appropriate in winter; they will be associated with warmth and comfort. Knitted items look very interesting, as if a huge sweater was pulled over a frozen chair. A large volumetric pattern made of thick pastel-colored thread would be optimal. Of course, if your soul requires it, you can choose brighter shades.

Socks for feet will be an unusual addition. Chairs dressed in “shoes” look original and will never scratch the floor covering. Openwork capes filled with summer lightness and coolness are usually crocheted. In addition, original handmade items will create a calm and truly homely atmosphere.

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Antique effects

The number of layers of paint to be applied depends on the style that was decided to be used in the work. If you decide to prefer the standard look, which involves the classic rough effect, then one layer will be enough. Then it will be possible to ensure that the wood texture is visible through the paint. In order to obtain the aging effect with a smooth surface of the wooden elements of the chair, the first layer of paint must be treated with fine-grained sandpaper. Next, you need to rid the surface of dust using a brush, only after that you can begin applying the second layer of paint.

To give the chair a worn effect, you need to use sandpaper.

In order for the chair to acquire the effect of wear and tear, after applying the paint you need to use fine sandpaper. The paint should be somewhat worn in those places where it usually wears naturally during use: on the corners and edges of the object. Surface treatment in certain places must be carried out until the desired degree of aging is achieved, the intensity may not be too high, then it is worth reaching the primer layer and stopping, and for intensive aging you should get to the wood. At the next stage, you need to lightly sand the entire surface.

Festive felt covers

Felt is familiar to every needlewoman. This material is very easy to work with, so it is often used for holiday decor. On the eve of any event, felt chair back covers made in a holiday theme will be an excellent addition and decoration.

On New Year's Eve, you can also sew mitten covers or capes in the form of a Santa Claus hat on the backs. In general, there are countless options, everything is limited only by the imagination of the master.

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Paint bleed effect

After two coats of paint have been applied, lightly apply paint of a different color. This should be done using a dry brush, touching it only in certain places. For a greater contrast effect, it is recommended to use colors that differ in shades. For example, if the main color of the chairs is blue, then olive-colored paint may also show through on the surface. This technique is called “dry brush”, and such work can be done as follows. A dry brush should be dipped a little into the paint, and then wiped with a dry rag. The tool is now ready to apply an almost transparent layer of paint to the pre-painted base. This technique can also be used in cases where it is necessary to obtain the effect of old paint that has become ingrained into the wood.

Decoration

A folding chair can be beautifully decorated to give it a personalized look. Upholstery fabric is suitable as finishing. To make the seat and/or back soft, use foam rubber of small height (4-5 cm) for filling, and stretch the facing fabric on top. A tapestry or any other dense material will do. Fold the fabric along the edges and carefully secure with staples using a stapler.

If you plan to use the folding chair regularly, you can make the seat and back with soft upholstery.

A chair you made yourself can be decorated using the decoupage technique. Take old wallpaper or pieces of tapestry and paste them onto the slats of the seat and backrest. The plant (floral) pattern in fairly bright shades looks interesting. The legs and supports around the perimeter can be painted in a single color, similar in shade to the decor.

A folding chair can be made with either a rectangular or a rounded back.

The easiest way to decorate is to apply a pattern to the surface of the seat and backrest. To do this, use durable paints that do not wash off with water.

For variety, you can decorate the back with carvings if you choose the option with a solid board. A chair coated with matte varnish with a woody tint looks good.

For manufacturing, it is best to prepare a drawing with accurate calculations.

The effect of a dirty base and multiple layers

Furniture that is used quite often also wears out in places where it is usually handled by hand. This effect can be achieved by using dark wax or mastic. Application should be uneven.

You can try another effect that involves layering paint. Application should be made with careless strokes, moving the brush in different directions. No sanding is required between coats. The final layer of paint should be coated with clear wax, which is necessary for protection, but after that you need to use dark wax, which will give an aged effect.

Each technology described above can be used separately or combined. All this depends on the desire and imagination of the master.

In order to carry out aging work, it is necessary to prepare tools and materials:

• sandpaper;
• respirator;
• primer;
• paint roller;
• brush;
• selected paint for a specific effect.

Old heroes in a new color

Painting is the easiest and fastest way to update old chairs. Whether the new furniture will be single-colored, multi-colored or with a pattern depends on your imagination and preferences. The only question left is which paint to choose.

• Stain will perfectly highlight the beauty of old wood. It comes in different shades, but for restoration it is still better to give preference to dark ones.
• Milky natural paints are absolutely harmless; they give the surface a charming matte and vintage look. Painting tape will help create a contrasting striped pattern or pattern on the chairs.
• Latex or oil paints will provide rich, vibrant color. Stools will become more modern if you paint the legs in different colors.
• Spray paint makes it possible to create any design using a stencil. As an option, you can put a lace napkin on the seat, back, and arms of the chair and apply paint through it. The result is a delicate rustic design.

The work is carried out in the following order:

• Remove the old coating from the surface using sandpaper.
• Degrease and prime.
• After drying, they are painted in one or several layers of paint or stain, and then varnished.

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Applying protection to a painted surface

In order to protect the chair from rotting, it is necessary to cover its surface with a layer of wax.

All applied layers must be protected, for which you can use wax, which is represented by mastic made on the basis of wood wax. If water-based paint was used in the work, then this composition will perfectly protect it from exposure to water.

Wax can be purchased in clear or dark versions. The composition should be applied using rags that are not capable of leaving fibers; a traditional foam sponge will also work. The composition should be applied evenly to the base that has been painted, then rubbing must be carried out. In order for the composition to be completely absorbed and dry, it will take 15 minutes.

A protective layer can help adjust the resulting paint color. This can be done in two steps. To do this, the first layer should be transparent wax, which should be applied over the wooden base. After this, dark wax should be applied, which will give the furniture a certain effect, but for this the composition should be applied only in the right places.

If you want to make the previously applied paint with your own hands darker, then the dark wax should be distributed over the entire surface, replacing the transparent composition. It is also recommended to start experiments from the back of the chair. This will help you understand whether the resulting effect is suitable.

If the chairs you have decorated in an antique style are used quite often, they can additionally be protected with a matte acrylic compound designed for wood. Such coverage must be renewed periodically – once every 6 months. To care for such pieces of furniture, you need to use damp rags and special wood care products.

Chairs can also be decorated with unusual vintage elements, which today are easy to purchase in relevant goods stores or at stock exchanges. Such a minor addition will be a worthy completion of the master’s creative project.

Armchairs, if they have wooden components, for example, armrests or decorative legs, can be decorated using one of the described technologies. The main thing is that this piece of furniture is in harmony with the rest of the interior of the house or apartment.

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Fabric covers

Covers can be easily made with your own hands. For ordinary chairs with a back, you will need about 1.5-2 meters of fabric. It should be noted that the decor of the chair should correspond to the style of the interior, emphasize and complement it.

• Cotton fabrics will be appropriate in Provence or country styles. For the first, choose pastel colors with a small flower pattern, and the ethnic theme is best complemented by a large checkered pattern.
• Eco style will be emphasized by capes made of coarse burlap. To give them a modern touch, you can complement the case with patches made of denim, which also goes well with wood.
• In classic interiors, more durable fabrics with large patterns, matte or with a satin sheen, such as gabardine, are used.

You can use almost any fabric or combine several to sew a cover. Chairs with faux fur covers and the same “socks” on the legs will look very interesting.

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The process of making an antique chair from solid pine

The chair can be assembled with a minimum set of carpentry tools; no special knowledge is required. The material used is pine boards, upholstery fabric (it is better to use genuine leather or high-quality leatherette) and a piece of foam rubber. The height of the chair in the back is 1100 mm, the height of the seat without covering is 450 mm, the width of the seat in front is 450 mm, the width of the front legs is 420 mm, the distance between the rear legs is 390 mm.

Finished antique chair

Main details of the chair

The design, as you see in the picture, is simplified to the minimum, it only fits a certain existing retro interior, it is almost impossible to buy such models in a store, they are produced only to order. All elements are assembled without tenons; they are installed in grooves, mounted with wood glue and secured with wood screws. The heads of the screws in visible places need to be recessed; in other places you don’t have to do anything additional.

• Make the front legs from timber 55×55 mm, height – 420 mm, material – pine.
• Hind legs. Length – 1020 mm, maximum width – 100 mm, thickness – 20 mm. Make the rear edge of the legs straight, the front edge should be cut at an angle, cutting can begin at a height of ≈ 450 mm from the floor level. Make the angle so that the thickness of the legs at the top is approximately 35 mm.
• Side drawers. Length – 450 mm, thickness – 30 mm, width – 50 mm. The front and rear drawers have different dimensions: length 420 mm, width – 55 mm, thickness 20 mm.
• Side legs. Thickness – 30 mm, length 380 mm, width – 50 mm.

Materials

To make a garden chair you will need a cut pine board 25-30 mm thick and 140 mm wide. Also, for the manufacture of lintels, a wooden beam of 5050 mm is needed. These parts can also be made from boards, but this will significantly reduce the strength of the structure. The garden chair will be used in harsh conditions, so a margin of safety will not hurt. All structural elements are connected using self-tapping screws and wood glue. At the same time, as can be seen in the photographs presented, the fasteners themselves are not visible. To “disguise” them you will need standard 8mm furniture dowels. The length of the screws is 30 mm. Now for the amount of materials:

1. Board – 5 m.
2. Beam – 2.5 m.
3. Self-tapping screws – 60 pcs.
4. Dowels – 20 pcs.

Wood glue, by and large, is only needed for gluing dowels, so it will take very little of it. If you do everything “smartly”, that is, glue absolutely all the connections, then you will use about 50-100 grams.

Required Tools

The second life of old furniture can change the overall perception of a boring interior. And you no longer need to think about what to do with old furniture. Many home craftsmen prefer to modify antique furniture with their own hands, and drawings and diagrams will help to measure all the necessary parameters and avoid mistakes in such an interesting task.

To begin the process, you need to familiarize yourself with the tools that will be used in the work, and also think about how to make the process as easy as possible. As a rule, tools are selected in order to solve a specific problem - how to age furniture. If you plan to create an entire interior yourself or decorate old furniture, then you should go to the store after preparing a list. The necessary equipment used to repair old furniture is presented in the table.

Wooden chair for country kitchen

What distinguishes this self-made specimen from an ordinary chair is that:

• The back of the chair is tilted by 10 degrees, and the supporting strips are cut not from one board, but glued together from two, which reduces wood consumption
• Made from one piece of wood. The master set himself the task of making a chair from a single piece of 2x4 wood. You will find a diagram of cutting a piece in the photo below.
• In the back of the chair, the horizontal slats have decorative cutouts that you can draw to suit your taste. And also the ends of the back have attractive bevels.

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Photo source: instructables.com/id/Dining-Chair-From-a-2×4. Author: PKM

Aging methods

Before you paint antique furniture at home, you need to familiarize yourself with all the available methods and techniques on how to age furniture with your own hands. It is worth noting that the process of working with modern furniture is no different from the methods of creating antique furniture with your own hands. The main differences lie in the end result, which is an appearance that resembles old, cracked objects. Before artificially aging furniture, you should carefully prepare. The most popular and in demand methods are:

1. Chemical surface treatment;
2. Thermal exposure;
3. Mechanical restoration.

Chemical surface treatment

If you plan to use pine as the main material, then the best choice would be chemical treatment using special reagents. As a result of the reaction of the chemical and wood, the material cracks and the long-awaited effect of antiquity is obtained. However, aging furniture with your own hands at home is quite dangerous, since during work you have to come into contact with chemical reagents, measure them, and mix them. It is important to note that the substances necessary for the work corrode the material, so it is important to protect the skin of your hands as much as possible.

Thermal impact

As for heat treatment, when repairing old furniture with your own hands you will not have to use reagents, but another danger arises - working with an open source of fire. To achieve optimal results, a high temperature flame must be directed at the material. The most optimal tool would be a soldering iron or a special lamp. It is important to control the process so that the lamp burns the layers of wood unevenly. Only in this way will you get an antique-decorated item. Soft layers take much less time because they fade first. The hard surface remains slightly affected and the texture is uneven. After the firing method, it is mandatory to use sandpaper to make the surface smooth. At the end it is coated with a special varnish. As for transparency, you can choose the product according to your own preferences.

Mechanical restoration

Thanks to mechanical processing, it is possible to simplify the production of antique furniture. If this is the artist’s first experience, then decorating old furniture with your own hands from a photo will be easier. Using a brush with metal bristles, go over the entire surface along the grain. This removes the soft layer of wood to create an uneven texture. Next, as in the first case, sanding and varnishing are used to preserve the new look for as long as possible.

Another popular technique for aging furniture at home, which is used quite often by craftsmen of various levels, is brushing. With its help, you can make your own aging of furniture in the Provence style. The technology is used not only to transform furniture, but also to decorate flooring, decorative beams and even ceilings. It is worth paying attention to design projects in the old style. This technique of aging furniture looks great in combination with indoor plants, so it is often used to transform country houses and open terraces.

Brushing involves removing soft layers of wood using special metal brushes and then painting the furniture a dark shade of brown. Final processing (especially if restoration of antique antique furniture is carried out) requires varnishing of wooden furniture, which provides protection from mechanical damage, humidity and other natural phenomena. This method can be used regardless of the size of the furniture. Optimal use for pine, larch, ash. It is important to note that the brushing method cannot be used on fruit woods such as pear or cherry because their wood does not have a distinct grain.

Using this method, you can decorate old furniture with your own hands: chests of drawers, cabinets, beds and other attributes without severe damage to the structure of the material, since the impact involves the destruction of only the top layer of wood. If you plan to use brushing for large objects (Provence style furniture), then it is best to prepare a grinding machine or chisel to save time. To achieve a deeper effect, it is recommended to use several processing methods at once. Thus, brushing can be supplemented with the chemical action of special reagents or heat treatment.

It’s easy to make an antique dressing room with your own hands. You can add some zest to your living room by making a table out of old tires with your own hands or decorating the interior with designer antique furniture. However, it is worth remembering that such a style must fit into the main style, otherwise the whole concept will look ridiculous.

Chemical treatment

When chemically aging wood, corrosive reagents are used

You can make antique furniture from solid pine with your own hands using chemical finishing. This technique involves treating the countertop with a chemical that creates an aged appearance.

You need to be careful with chemicals

When working with chemical elements, observe the following precautions.

• Strictly adhere to the exact dosage of reagents.
• It is necessary to carry out actions with chemicals in a respirator, and with caution - harmful substances affect human health.
• When working with chemicals, you need to use protective gloves.

Adhering to the rules described above, even a beginner will create an antique cabinet or chair with his own hands.

This is what chemical brushing of wood looks like

Preparatory work

Before you paint old furniture with your own hands, you need to do the following preparatory work:

1. We clean all the parts. If remnants of the previous coating are found on the tree, they must be removed. We dismantle small parts;
2. Grinding. The paint will not lie flat on the surface unless it is first sanded, removing any bumps or swellings that have appeared over time. You can watch how to remove the remnants of past decor in the available videos on the Internet;
3. We remove dirt and dust accumulations;
4. Apply an antiseptic primer. It is necessary so that during operation the tree does not begin to rot;
5. If the furniture is in good condition and no chipped parts are found, then putty is not needed. Otherwise, you need to fill the chips with a special mixture for wood;
6. Dry the cleaned and primed parts for several hours.

Design and construction: what to choose?

A chair assembled at home with your own hands can be made in several versions. For manufacturing, it is best to prepare a drawing with accurate calculations. This way you will actually see the future result and be able to follow what you planned.

Making a folding chair begins with making the seat.

A folding chair can be made with either a rectangular or a rounded back. The seat can be made the same way.

You can also decorate a folding chair using available materials - zealous owners can always find fabric or remnants of wallpaper in their household supplies.

The uniqueness of antique furniture

Antique wooden furniture has remained popular for several years now. This can be explained by the many advantages it has:

• It harmonizes perfectly with different colors and textures in the interior.
• Can be used for any style.
• Creates a cozy atmosphere in the room.
• Excellent workmanship.

Wood products deserve special attention, as they not only have unsurpassed characteristics, but also an interesting appearance that will help decorate any room. Antique products carry charm and elegance, which is inherent only in things that are very old. Often people who want to decorate their home with such things ask questions about where to get such pieces of furniture.

There are several solutions:

1. Buying furniture from an antique store is an option for those with an unlimited budget. This fact can be explained by the fact that genuine antique furniture or restored compositions are very expensive due to exclusivity.
2. Purchasing modern furniture that has been artificially aged. But even for this you will have to spend money.
3. Aging furniture with your own hands. To do this, use what you have at your dacha or in the house. This approach will be a solution for those who have creative abilities and good imagination. Next, we will tell you how to age furniture with your own hands.

Advice from the experts

You should choose four colors of paint: two bright ones, gray and basic white.

Use natural conditions for drying. Apply the next layer only after the previous one has dried.

Wax is applied to areas that are frequently touched and touched, creating a frayed appearance.

Putty creates volume, texture and relief, as if the product had been coated with paint many times.

When using the method of artificially aging furniture, 3-5 layers of paint are enough.

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After painting, the product is thoroughly sanded, removing excess paint.

Conclusion

Using fashion trends and color combinations, you can turn modern furniture into antique or vintage items. You don’t have to spend money on purchasing an old wardrobe or chest of drawers. Having chosen the appropriate method, you should try to “age” the necessary item yourself, turning it into an antique item.

Style

Designers often resort to using antique furniture for different purposes. For example, carved antique furniture can be used as an accent, and not as one of the elements of the last century. Thus, pieces of furniture are often included in modern style trends. Thanks to this contrast, you can achieve a unique design.

Provence

This style appeared in the provinces of France. It began to be used by villagers in the XV|| century. Its main and distinctive feature is aged furniture in white or pastel shades.

Helpful advice! To give the interior as much variety as possible, combine other decorative elements with wicker furniture.

The design can be complemented with baskets, benches, sideboards and small wall cabinets. All facades must have abrasions and small cracks. The same goes for finishing the floor and walls. Antique furniture adds comfort and homeliness to the Provence style. If desired, light shades can be diluted with bright accents, which are usually used in the form of accessories and textiles. Often the surfaces of furniture in this style are decorated with plant paintings.

Fusion

And this new direction is an excellent example of a combination of different, one might even say opposite, trends. This means that pieces of furniture that have been aged will come in very handy. This style is most often chosen by young people who are daring and not afraid of experiments. In a fusion interior, aged furniture elements will show that the owner of the house has exceptional taste. In addition, the cost of such items will become a clear indicator of wealth and prosperity.

Country

This style is rustic and is most often used to decorate a dining room or kitchen. Distinctive features of such products are a clear line, roughness, and rough outline. To make the room more solemn, you can decorate the style of the facade with gilding.

Please note that country style furniture should only be in natural colors and not bright.

Chalet

And this is a hunting style, in which everything must be practical and simple. So, all surfaces in the house are decorated in natural colors, this also applies to the facade. This style, rough in execution, looks at least unusual, but remember that for implementation you need a single space where all objects will be in harmony with each other.

Peculiarities

The simplest garden furniture is outdoor benches used in parks and squares. However, gardeners and vegetable gardeners often make chairs, benches, and benches designed for use in the garden, and not just on the veranda or gazebo.

Handmade, rustic furniture is much more durable than what you buy in furniture stores. In order to save money, furniture is often made from chipboard, somehow protected from moisture by an adhesive layer of film.

Sometimes wood dust is used together with plastic - scraps from other products, such as lumber. Both materials are diluted with epoxy resin or glue: for example, interior doors are cast. Establishing the production of such furniture for a summer house is not a problem: the slats and boards merged in this way have longitudinal voids inside and a box-shaped profile in cross-section.

However, natural wood, well dried and impregnated with a bioprotective composition (against microbes, fungi, mold), coated with a waterproof varnish that can last for years even in heat, frost and humidity, will last at least several decades.

An example is the same Soviet stores installed in city parks in the 70s of the last century, which in some places have survived to this day. There are no special secrets to their durability. These stores were painted with street paint every two years. Resistant to fading under conditions of annual changes in temperature, humidity and ultraviolet radiation.

Finally, making garden furniture is a test of the skills of a true owner. If you are a handyman, you can make a chair, for example, by having a dozen large pieces of wood after replacing the floors in the rooms.

Unconventional ideas

If we delve deeper into the issue of decorating chairs, there is no doubt that a wide variety of, sometimes unexpected, materials can be used. You won’t surprise anyone with simple coloring; twigs, ropes, flowers, candies, tree bark and old discs are used.

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Color spectrum

The palette of colors for kitchen sideboards made of antique wood is created by staining.

The color scheme can be:

• neutral (all shades of white, black, gray);

• natural (natural shades of wood);

• exotic (atypical shades of purple and blue).

Water stain has a wide variety of shades, but

• they are all natural;
• during processing, wood fibers rise;
• resistance to moisture decreases.

The most extensive palette of stains on acrylic. This allows you to create atypical shades. The fibers do not rise, the structure of the material is completely preserved. Wax-based compositions have similar properties.

The most modern stains are produced in the form of gels. They are thick, so they are applied with a swab. Because of their pungent odor, they are used reluctantly, replacing them with formulations based on oils and water. Interesting effects are obtained by combining colors. This is clearly visible in the antique wood kitchen from the manufacturer.

Bean bag model

Despite the familiarity, this design is considered special, both for home and garden.

It is necessary to prepare for work:

• Material that will be used for the outer cover;
• Fabric for inner lining;
• A couple of lightning bolts;
• Filling material;
• Threads.

In addition you will need:

• Pencil with tape measure;
• Sharpened scissors;
• Sewing machine;
• Graph paper.

The chair consists of a couple of parts, one of which is the cover, and the second is the lining. The cover is double-sided.

1. A zipper is sewn into the upper part so that it can be removed and, if necessary, cleaned.
2. The cover of the inner part is filled with ball filler in about two parts.
3. Due to their small size, polystyrene foam balls help the chair easily take the shape of the human body.
4. Lightweight fabric is best. It should be breathable and smooth.
5. A pattern is made on graph paper according to the calculations performed. It turns out a wedge, bottom part and top.
6. It should already be transferred to the fabric with allowances of one and a half centimeters.
7. You should end up with a hexagon-shaped top with a base and six wedges.
8. Together with the handle, all this will be used to sew the top cover. The same elements are prepared for the case from the inside, but without the handle parts.

The edges are processed in a zigzag, then the side wedges must be folded facing each other. The long edge on both sides is ground down to a length equal to fifteen centimeters.

Here the rivet elements are placed and the zipper is installed. Then the seams of the remaining wedges are sewn down. The individual parts are connected, after which the inner cover is assembled according to the same scheme.