Bar Chair Makeover Ideas

Projects

Do you remember these old fabric bar stools in our kitchen? Well, they got a fresh new look over the holidays! We bought these chairs from a model home closing almost 6 years ago. Over the years they have been constantly sat on, stood on,scribbled on with pencils, fed all kinds of food and drinks….literally every kind…Read More »

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Luc Bar Stool is an elegant and versatile stool created by Mambo.  Its distinctive design combines a generous seat with the top of the backrest in see-through rattan, which evokes the feeling of a stylish and luxurious tropical verandah.  The Luc stool works well as a bar stool in both classic and contemporary design schemes across private and public spaces, for example in kitchens, bars and reception areas. Luc is a collection comprising sofas, armchairs, chairs and stools.  The frame of the Luc stool is made with solid wood in 7 different finishes or can be lacquered in 13 different colours.  The seat of the chair can be upholstered in a huge range of luxurious fabrics including velvets and leathers.  The footrest is available in lacquered metal in 26 different colours or solid brass.  Please refer to the Mambo Materials Catalogue and contact us for more information on available options.  All Mambo products are custom-made to order with prices dependent on product specification and quantity.  Please contact us for more advice on materials and finishes as well as information on prices and delivery lead times. Mambo Unlimited Ideas is a design brand based in Lisbon, Portugal, a country with a longstanding craftsmanship tradition.  Mambo is a creative hub, gathering the energies of talented collaborators to develop products which combine international inspirations with local styles and crafts expertise.  The result is a marvellous mix of products characterised by innovation, creativity and superb quality.  Mambo’s products are all custom-made and offer significant scope for customisation, perfect for high-end design projects. Design: Mambo Unlimited Ideas Dimensions: W 50 x D 50 x H 100 x Seat H 75 cm Weight: 10 kg Material: solid wood, upholstery, natural rattan, metal footrest For more information on materials and finishes please refer to the Mambo Materials Catalogue Origin: made in Portugal Delivery: 6 – 8 weeks plus shipping Product Sheet Please contact us for more information on preferred materials combinations and prices according to your location As pictured: First image: black lacquered wood structure, smooth 87 seat, polished brass ring / Second image: beech 056-2 solid wood structure, polished brass ring

Products

PLUM is a throwback to the past with a contemporary touch. With glossy black lacquered legs, this fully upholstered chair celebrates luxury and opulence highlighted by the real leather that surrounds it. Place it in a bar design and this bar stool with backrest will instantly add a sophisticated feel.Legs/Base: Glossy black lacquer; Details: glossy aged brass

DIY Project ideas

Our friend got some new chairs on Facebook Marketplace but didn’t realize that they were actually bar stool height. That obviously wouldn’t work for eating at a normal height table (haha). But, they paid money for them and didn’t want to throw them out. So, we helped them shorten the barstools to a normal standard chair height. You can see here the tall stool on the left and the height they wanted on the right. Use a ruler to mark the height you need to chop off each leg. Measu…

House Makeover

How to Shorten a Bar Stool: A friend stopped by yesterday, dropped off some bar stools, and asked me to shorten them 3 1/2 inches. I did a little research and came up with this method to cut them down to size.

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Disclosure: This post contains sponsored links from CeCe Caldwell’s Paints. All opinions I share about these products are 100% honest and entirely my own. Please see our full disclosure policy here. A couple of weeks ago, I shared all about the awesome, brand new Fab Furniture Flippin’ Contest. It’s been so much fun seeing all ofRead More

Hometalk: Design on a Dime!

Learn how to transform Bar Stools on a budget with this quick and simple DIY Bar Stool Makeover using fabric and paints in under 30 minutes.