Another item for my daughter’s nursery…these gold dipped bar stools!! I know that I took pictures of these in the kitchen but you can see them much better like this. You’ll see them in her room for the full reveal. Can any of you guess the theme of her room?
I, like probably many of you, have some of these old basic bar stools. These were very popular in the 90′s I think. But I inherited these from my in-laws and actually still have two more which serve me as a sawing station.
I painted these a raspberry pink, since that is one of my daughter’s room colors. But once the theme revealed itself to me (which is another story), I decided to add the gold.
Wow…didn’t it turn out just perfect? These are simply amazing. I think anything dipped in gold makes it that much more fabulous. And it really works for the theme which truthfully I’m DYING to share with you. But {breathe} let’s just wait until the final reveal. Because I have many more awesome projects to show you before the final show.
Here is how I did it: Supplies:
- Gold spray paint (I used Krylon)
- Cardboard
- Painter’s Tape
- Exact-o Knife
- Large pieces of craft paper
After you’ve painted the bar stool the color of your choice and let it fully dry, wrap the stool legs in the craft paper. Then spray the top of the stool with the gold spray paint.
After you’ve sprayed the top in a few coats and let it dry, flip the stool over. Measure the spot where you want the gold dip to stop and tape it. Repeat the same with all the legs so they will all be uniform. The next part is important: Cut out a square of cardboard about 10×10. Then trace the leg in the middle of the cardboard and cut it out with an exacto knife. Slide the leg down the hole and then you can spray without worrying about your spray paint getting on anything else. But you must let the spray paint dry fully before taking off the cardboard or else it will smear the paint. Repeat with all the legs.
Seal your stools with your poly/wax of choice. And done!
I thought this was a fun way to jazz up these old tired stools. I don’t use them as stools but rather as side tables. And like I said, they REALLY fit the theme and add so much. Yay! Are you a fan of the gold dipped look? Check out the other items from her room:
- DIY Ruffled Curtains
- Pinwheel Quilt
- Framed Burlap Monogram
- Ribbon Woven Bow Holder
- Alphabet Art
- Paintchip Chandelier
- Painted Vases
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I’m a fan of gold dipped too! They look fantastic
These are super cute! Love the pink with it too
Those are absolutely Fabulous! Great Job!
Thank you Shannon! I think they’re fun
Super cute, thanks for the tutorial, I never would of thought of doing it this way. Sometimes the most obvious evades me.
oh, those are cute!!!! i love the color combos
How cool is that?! I thought you had a can of paint you had to “dip” them into— lol– here comes spray paint- rock on! Love the raspberry pink too, great combo!
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Yes, it’s a bit misleading I know but this is how to get the gold-dipped look without actually having to dip it into paint (which is a VERY tedious thing to do!)
What a fabulous makeover! I love the color and the gold just sets it off! Too cute! Pinning these!
Thank you!
These are SO darling.
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When I saw them, I immediately loved em’.
Pinned to store your idea
If I do it, I’ll make sure and reference you!!
I just LOVE them
Thanks Shannon! I love your blog!
These are just SO stylish now! Love em! Pinning!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof
Thanks for the pin!
These are super cute Heidi! Saw them on Roadkill Rescue, and now following
xo, Tanya
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Thanks Tanya! Welcome
Oh my gosh those are so fun Heidi.
Thanks Beckie! And thanks for featuring on Roadkill Rescue!
Gorgeous! Can’t wait to see the nursery!
I can’t wait to show you!! It turned out amazing!
Those are so fabulous! Thanks for sharing!
Love these! What paint did you use for the pink? I was thinking of doing the same for an end table I have.
To be honest, I can’t remember and it’s not marked. But I got it at Home Depot!
That´s a FABULOUS make over!!!
You turned some ugly stools into something cute and very glamorous!
Great work!
We´ve made a post about it on the blog:
http://todiyornottodiy.blogspot.pt/2013/05/rosa-e-dourado.html
thank you for this awsome tutorial and inspiring blog
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