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One Room Challenge [Guestroom Revamp Week #4]

Thrifted find | Pretty Welcoming vase | gold pineapple vase 6 | Its so ugly its cool thrift challenge || This is our Bliss

I guess it is that time again! Thursday is here which means it is week 4 over at Calling it Home‘s One Room Challenge for the Linking Participants.

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If you are just visiting today for the first time and need to get-in-the-know about what has been going on, you can do it here [week 1, week 2, week 3]! Also, welcome! I mentioned before how it has been a little cray cray over here ever since I made the commitment to have this guestroom finished in 6 weeks, but in a good way! It has really been a fun challenge for me personally to learn how to manage my time, prioritize and bargain shop. There are quite a few things needed to fill a space, so I have been trying to watch the dreaded b-word (you know, budget) so it doesn’t get out of hand. It is easy to create a design board and forget there are limitations in the cashflow HA!

Last week, I shared photos of a few purchases as well as some things I drowned in gold spray paint. Well, add in seeeeveral more shopping hauls and a few stacks of cardboard boxes on the doorstep and I would say we are really getting somewhere now. Instead of sharing more piles of my finds, I thought I would give you a glimpse of my latest treasure…finally done!!!

floral and houndstooth cane chair makeover - HGTV fabric - This is our Bliss floral and houndstooth cane chair makeover - HGTV fabric - This is our Bliss 1 floral and houndstooth cane chair makeover - HGTV fabric - This is our Bliss 3and a little reminder of where what we were workin’ with before…

floral and houndstooth cane chair makeover - HGTV fabric - This is our Bliss - before and after

I reupholstered the chair in an upholstery class that I took. The chair did take me quite awhile given that I only devoted a couple of hours per week and I was at the mercy of the instructor. When she was with other students, I had to patiently wait for my next set of directions. There was a lot of downtime, but it was really a great experience. I will definitely be sharing more on the chair and more of the in-between photos in the next couple of weeks. This room is all happened because of that little find 🙂

floral and houndstooth cane chair makeover - HGTV fabric - This is our Bliss 4

You can learn more about this little chair’s journey here and here.

And that is what I’ve got for today! I was visiting my parents for 5 days last week, so I didn’t have much time to photograph actual progress in the room. Don’t worry, I promise to have plenty to share next week and then week 6 will be LOADED with pictures in the reveal post. Like, a ton.

You can see the entire transformation below:
Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Week 4 | Week 5 | Week 6 | Sources

*Update: Here is the after of the chair in the finished space.
Thrifted find | Pretty Welcoming vase | gold pineapple vase 6 | Its so ugly its cool thrift challenge || This is our Bliss

Don’t forget to pin for later!
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Have a great day!!

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    March 8, 2016 at 8:42 PM

    This chair is gorgeous!! You chose some fantastic fabric

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    April 28, 2015 at 11:10 PM

    I’m dying over this chair. Seriously. I keep seeing a chair like this on Craigslist (with super hideous fabric) and have been way too intimidated to buy it and try re-upholstering. And now I really want to! Or maybe you can do it for me?? 🙂

    • Rachael @ This is our Bliss
      April 29, 2015 at 8:20 PM

      Thanks! You totally should! I got mine for $3.99… a GW gem for sure! I have seen some serious upholsterers tackle crazy complicated chairs, but this really wasn’t too bad! I am not quite at THAT level where I would be comfortable doing it for someone else… someday maybe. But by then, you’ll have already mastered it haha!

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  • Anna
    April 27, 2015 at 10:18 AM

    The chair is beautiful! Love that fabric:)

    • Rachael @ This is our Bliss
      April 27, 2015 at 10:34 AM

      Thank you, Anna! my first time embracing a true floral print! I’m very happy I did though 😉

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    April 27, 2015 at 7:41 AM

    That chair turned out beautifully! Love the fabric you chose.

  • Darlene
    April 26, 2015 at 9:19 AM

    You did a great job!!! The chair looks beautiful & the fabric is bright and beautiful.
    I have reupholstered a few pieces – and YES, it is a long process!
    I look forward to seeing more next week!!
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    • Rachael @ This is our Bliss
      April 27, 2015 at 10:37 AM

      Thanks, Darlene! I want to do another piece… maybe this summer or in the fall!

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    April 25, 2015 at 8:20 AM

    I love how your chair turned out! I think I need to get myself into an upholstery class now too! Great inspiration!

    • Rachael @ This is our Bliss
      April 25, 2015 at 1:27 PM

      Thanks so much, Tricia!! You totally should – definitely worth it for me 🙂 I want to start working on another piece ASAP! I can see where it could become an addiction ha!

  • Me, Myself and DIY
    April 25, 2015 at 7:17 AM

    Beautiful – the class was well worth it.

    • Rachael @ This is our Bliss
      April 25, 2015 at 1:26 PM

      Thank you! I’m really glad I decided to do it! It was great timing with this room, too 😉

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    April 23, 2015 at 4:42 PM

    That chair looks great! I love the fabric you picked! I can’t wait to see the rest of the room!

    • Rachael @ This is our Bliss
      April 23, 2015 at 6:39 PM

      Thanks, Sam! I was nervous about going with a floral at first and now, its like it was meant to be that way from the start 🙂 I am popping over to get caught up on your posts now… Thanks so much for stopping over! ~ Rachael

  • gusto&grace
    April 23, 2015 at 11:42 AM

    Ooh! I love caned anything. Upholstery is some serious labour! I’ve helped my mom with a few projects. Great work.

    • Rachael @ This is our Bliss
      April 23, 2015 at 6:37 PM

      Thanks so much! Ever since I bought this chair last year, and especially after starting on the reupholstery, I have been obsessed with cane everything! It was definitely a test of my patience, but I knew I would be happy once it was finished and sitting in its new space 🙂

  • lindzaymc
    April 23, 2015 at 11:29 AM

    Wow, that chair turned out great! You did a really nice job with it!

  • Ellie Good
    April 23, 2015 at 10:35 AM

    That chair turned out amazing! Can’t wait to see everything else!

  • marcie
    April 23, 2015 at 8:58 AM

    The chair is amazing!!! I have a ‘before’ one just like that in my basement. Can’t wait to hear more about your process with this chair!!!

    • Rachael @ This is our Bliss
      April 23, 2015 at 6:34 PM

      Thank you, Marcie! I found the chair for $3.99 and knew it needed to be rescued! Ill definitely be sharing the details 🙂

  • georginawilkins
    April 23, 2015 at 8:48 AM

    Soooo awesome!!! Come teach me your ways! Love this 🙂

    • Rachael @ This is our Bliss
      April 23, 2015 at 6:33 PM

      Thank you! It was a long & rigorous process, but I am so happy with how it turned out!