# Upcycled Wooden Chair Inspiration

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All the upcycled wooden chair inspiration you could need is right here. From painted to decoupage chairs there is a technique that will suit your chair that is waiting for its makeover! Wanting to do something different? Then check out number 11 for a fun chair that everyone will love.

I have had some wooden chairs stored away for (quite) a few years now. My husband is always asking if we can get rid of them yet BUT I know that once they have been upcycled they will look better than new. With all of this upcycled wooden chair inspiration, I feel a paint shop coming on!

Upcycled Wooden Chair Inspiration

## 1. Paint & Fabric

![Paint & Fabric](/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/1-upcycled-chair-inspiration.jpg)

Such a major change can be made by simply changing the fabric and paint on a chair. The lime green and skull print fabric transform this chair into something modern and fun. No tutorial but [source found here.](http://www.talentneeds.com/upcycling-ideas-for-furniture.html#)

## 2. Hand Painted Chairs

![Hand Painted Chairs](/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/2-upcycled-chair-inspiration.jpg)

For the artistically talented hand painting wooden chairs in beautiful designs like these is a wonderful way to create a feature chair. No tutorial but [source found here.](http://karboojeh.tumblr.com/post/21451666571/a-little-bit-of-boho-upcycled-indian-chairs)

## 3. From Dining To Desk

![From Dining To Desk](/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/3-upcycled-chair-inspiration.jpeg)

This chair has been transformed from an ordinary dining room chair into a stylish office chair. New fabric, paint, and casters have been added to give this chair a new life. [Click here to read the full tutorial.](https://www.hgtv.com/design/make-and-celebrate/handmade/turn-a-formal-dining-chair-into-a-designer-desk-chair)

## 4. Patchwork Chairs

![Patchwork Chairs](/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/4-upcycled-chair-inspiration.jpg)

These chairs have been upcycled by decoupaging with fabric. Decoupaging involves sticking paper or fabric onto a surface with Mod Pode glue before varnishing. Head over to [Kelle Hampton](https://kellehampton.com/2012/11/a-craftastic-halloween-diy-patchwork/) to read the full tutorial.

## 5. Decoupage Chair

![Decoupage Chair](/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/5-upcycled-chair-inspiration.jpg)

We love the pop of color this floral paper has added to this chair. This tutorial from [Style At Home](http://www.styleathome.com/how-to/diy-projects/article/project-decoupage-chairs) is great for explaining how to decoupage.

## 6. Pink & Blue

![Pink & Blue](/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/6-upcycled-chair-inspiration.jpeg)

Paint the chairs, stick on paper images were with glue, then let to dry and varnish. The pink was spray pained and the blue painted using chalk paint, which is a paint that doesn’t require any sanding. [Follow this link to read the full tutorial.](https://www.bloglovin.com/blogs/dolly-dowsie-6523203/diy-upcycled-chairs-shabby-chic-inspired-4527930285)

## 7. Chalk Paint Two Color Chair

![Chalk Paint Two Color Chair](/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/7-upcycled-chair-inspiration.jpg)

Chalk paint is an amazing paint that lets you paint without sanding first. We love that this chair is painted in two colors! [Read the blog post here.](https://www.thepeopleshop.co.uk/blogs/news/46594117-i-made-it-my-own-with-annie-sloan#.W17DANgzZbU)

## 8. Chalk Painted Gold Detail Chair

![Chalk Painted Gold Detail Chair](/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/8-upcycled-chair-inspiration.jpg)

We love the grey color, the pop of peach and the featured gold on this chair. By using chalk paint it is very easy to upcycle a chair to look as great as this one! [Click here to read the full tutorial.](http://www.girlabouttownhouse.com/upcycling-ideas-chalk-paint-chair/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=pinterest&utm_campaign=tailwind_tribes&utm_content=tribes)

## 9. Wood & Paint

![Wood & Paint](/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/9-upcycled-chair-inspiration.jpg)

Have the best of both worlds by keeping some of the original wood while painting parts of the chair. This is an outstanding example of a painted chair with exposed varnished wood! [Click here to view the tutorial.](http://www.designsponge.com/2013/03/before-after-pilars-sunshine-chair.html)

## 10. Diy Paint Dipper Chairs

![Diy Paint Dipper Chairs](/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/10-upcycled-chair-inspiration.jpg)

Who doesn’t love a good paint dipped look? This is a great way to add a splash of color without going overboard. [Click here to read the full tutorial.](https://apairandasparediy.com/2015/05/diy-paint-dipped-chairs-2/)

## 11. Swinging Chair

![Swinging Chair](/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/11-upcycled-chair-inspiration.jpg)

The swinging chair is for anyone looking for a totally different way to upcycle their chair! Kids and adults alike will love swinging and relaxing on this hanging chair. [Click here to read the full tutorial.](https://thisdiylife.wordpress.com/2011/08/31/justa-swingin-guest-post-for-lovely-crafty-home/)

![Swinging Chair](/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Upcycled-Wooden-Chair-Inspiration.png)