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DIY Farmhouse Kitchen Chairs

buttonwithstarfish Welcome to Transformation Thursday! It’s the one day of the week we all get together to celebrate getting stuff done. No matter if you’ve been coming around for months (or years), or this is your very first transformation rodeo – everyone is welcome to link up your projects at the bottom of this post.Lumber Last week I told you all that we’ve been working on new chairs. Although I liked the mis-matched chairs we had, most of them were on the brink of falling apart. We looked at a few different options, but then the inevitable question “Can we build this?” came up. And so, my friends, we went from there. Mr. SCC thought about the cull cart lumber, which meant we could buy all the wood we needed to build 8 chairs for about $25. Throw in some screws and we were ready to go.Handmade Dining Room Chairs We took my favorite old farmhouse style chair plus some ideas from The Design Confidential, and we had a plan. The only changes we made were to the seats and backs, other than that they are built according to the original designs.Each  piece was cut, planed, drilled and sanded before being put together, so that once they were together all we had to do was wipe them down and paint.Spray Painting Chairs Using a spray gun (thank goodness for a dry, warm day), Mr. SCC put several coats on the chairs from every angle. Plain white, nuttin’ fancy.Farmhouse Chairs And after two weeks worth of work, Mr. SCC made 8 chairs for less than half the price of a store bought one. Farmhouse Dining Room Chairs Not too shabby 🙂
signaturePS – Before you go, make sure to celebrate my 2nd blogiversary and enter all My Favorite Things Giveaways – and there’s two more left to go. 
 

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Gina Luker is a writer, photographer and lover of all things quirky. She's usually found with a drill in one hand and a cocktail in the other while blogging along the way. She's addicted to coffee, polka dots, rock stars, Instagram, and everything aqua.

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Comments

  1. very merry vintage style says

    April 14, 2011 at 12:44 am

    What a talented hubby! They turned out beautiful!
    Mary

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  2. Holly @ Roller Coaster Life says

    April 14, 2011 at 12:46 am

    Amazing chairs!!!! Not only that but they POP with that beautiful dark hardwood floor you have. Which I am having a crush on right now! Beautiful

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  3. Zombie says

    April 14, 2011 at 12:47 am

    Oh I love the look of those chairs!

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  4. angie @ the cellar door stories says

    April 14, 2011 at 12:54 am

    those chairs are super cute!!

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  5. Backwoods Cottage Pam says

    April 14, 2011 at 1:01 am

    I love the simple style of them. I don’t need chairs right now but I will defnitely bookmark this for future reference!

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  6. Julie says

    April 14, 2011 at 1:04 am

    Wow! Pretty impressive chair project!

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  7. lisaroyhandbags says

    April 14, 2011 at 1:10 am

    Now that’s one talented guy you’ve got there! They look amazing 🙂

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  8. Theresa says

    April 14, 2011 at 1:14 am

    Oh my gosh Gina, those are fabulous! With a team like the two of you, there is nothing you can’t do! Thanks for the party! xoxo

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  9. Alexis E. says

    April 14, 2011 at 1:21 am

    What amazing chairs! Gosh, I’m completely taken aback at your hubby’s talent as I’ve heard chairs are the hardest thing to build. We made a potting bench using reclaimed vintage table top….

    http://mountaingirlvintage.blogspot.com/2011/04/potting-bench-project.html

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  10. * The Design Confidential says

    April 14, 2011 at 1:28 am

    GINA! these are INCREDIBLE! absolutely stunning and i adore them! can you send you hubby on over here to help me build some! my hubs hates to build so i am glad someone’s out there is fab at it! i love how he assembly line built these babies, pocket holes and all!

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  11. Lara says

    April 14, 2011 at 1:40 am

    I’m impressed! They are beautiful!

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  12. Jess @ Frugal with a Flourish says

    April 14, 2011 at 1:46 am

    Gina those look amazing!!! I love them!!! What a talented hubby you have!

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  13. Amanda @ Serenity Now says

    April 14, 2011 at 1:47 am

    You. go. girl! 😉 Those are fabulous, Gina!!!

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  14. Michell @Girl in Air says

    April 14, 2011 at 1:47 am

    I can’t even begin to tell you how fabulous this is!!LOVE LOVE LOVE

    I’m pinning it on pinterest!

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  15. Deneen says

    April 14, 2011 at 1:50 am

    Wow these look amazing Gina! We still gotta get together!

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  16. Lina - Fancy Frugal Life says

    April 14, 2011 at 1:51 am

    No Way! those are amazing…what a wonderful talent! (and him too). lol

    Lina
    Fancy Frugal Life

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  17. Maryann @ Domestically-Speaking says

    April 14, 2011 at 2:01 am

    VERY impressed! They turned out gorgeous… go you!

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  18. Courtney @ Red Heads Craft More Fun says

    April 14, 2011 at 2:16 am

    Your chairs turned out great!! I apologize but my link accidentally linked up twice. Thanks for hosting the fun party!

    Courtney

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  19. Magpies and Magnolias says

    April 14, 2011 at 3:33 am

    Those chairs are AMAZING! I am so impressed with your hubby.

    I used to have a furniture store and had a supplier who built custom furniture. He refused to build chairs because he said that they were the most difficult to build. I saw some of his attempts and they were awful!

    Having seen those chairs, your husband is nothing short of a genius!

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  20. Christie says

    April 14, 2011 at 3:39 am

    I am majorly impressed with the handywork!! They look amazing and better than any store!!They will carry a story, which makes them even greater! Love them! Christie at Three Pixie Lane

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  21. Jenn says

    April 14, 2011 at 3:50 am

    Oh my!! I can’t believe you made your own chairs! Those are awesome!!!

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  22. poindextr says

    April 14, 2011 at 4:05 am

    those chairs look wonderful. More than wonderful. Y’all have some SKILL! They’re perfect!

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  23. Polly @ Make Mine Beautiful says

    April 14, 2011 at 5:24 am

    Hey girl, those turned out great! I’m surprised you didn’t paint them turquoise (cuz you’re a turquoisey kinda gal), but I love the crispness of all the white. Spray guns – ain’t they just a wunderful invention?? Tell Mr. SCC ‘way to go’…….now go finish that workroom in the barn! 🙂

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  24. AliLilly says

    April 14, 2011 at 5:51 am

    WOW!!! Those chairs are fantastic! And seriously the price!! WOW!!! Thanks for hosting, Gina! 🙂

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  25. Amanda says

    April 14, 2011 at 7:52 am

    Those chairs look wonderful, sometimes plan white is just perfect.

    Thanks for hosting another fab linky!

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  26. Blue Ridge Altered Art says

    April 14, 2011 at 9:02 am

    What an incredible project. I am so impressed. The savings is unbeleivable. ~~Sherry~~

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  27. Attempting Aloha says

    April 14, 2011 at 9:09 am

    Ack!! I can’t even believe you guys made those!! Amazing!

    Aloha,
    Charlie

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  28. Cha Cha says

    April 14, 2011 at 9:55 am

    Again I love those chairs, I had to come bacck this morning and get another look. I LOVE THEM. And can I just mention the Spring fever I am getting from this party, my goodness there is yummy inspiration all over the place. Hope you have a great day.

    Cha Cha

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  29. janet says

    April 14, 2011 at 9:58 am

    Good Morning Gina,,

    Ok…Fab chairs and the savings!!!!!
    Well done Mr. SCC

    Thanks for hosting this fun party

    Janet xox

    Off to blog hop ;->

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  30. Becca says

    April 14, 2011 at 11:40 am

    OMG … I’m so impressed with your new chairs !! What a talented couple you guys are. Amazing. Thanks for hosting and allowing me to play. *Becca*

    http://www.adventuresindecorating1.blogspot.com

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  31. ♥ Miss Tea says

    April 14, 2011 at 12:18 pm

    OH My GOSH!! what a BIG projects to make so many chairs! i wish i got a spray gun, that’ll make things easier than painting it one by one, love the chairs!! i’m so envious! drooling over them!!

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  32. vintageculler says

    April 14, 2011 at 12:37 pm

    I will tackle most projects without too much trepidation but even the thought of building 8 chairs would give me a panic attack! There is just something about building chairs that seems out of reach for this DIY-er. I am impressed!

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  33. this blessed nest says

    April 14, 2011 at 12:42 pm

    omgoodness!!!
    amazing talent.

    beautiful set!

    xo
    kellie

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  34. Creative Escapes says

    April 14, 2011 at 1:07 pm

    Those chairs are awesome. I have been building lately – haven’t built up the courage for chairs yet – that’s on the top of my list. They look awesome! Thanks for hosting the party! I always love coming!
    Carrie

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  35. Pamela says

    April 14, 2011 at 1:11 pm

    Those chair are great!

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  36. Shore Girl says

    April 14, 2011 at 1:20 pm

    I LOVE the chairs!!!
    Thanks for hosting this fun link party again this week!

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  37. Kara says

    April 14, 2011 at 2:35 pm

    Love your chairs!! Love that you guys took the time to make them for a fraction of the cost…so much better than buying, and I bet they’re higher quality! They turned out wonderful!

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  38. Cass @ That Old House says

    April 14, 2011 at 2:51 pm

    You MADE those chairs? As in, but the wood and all that? I am IN AWE.
    They are perfect — and they will last forever. Wow. I’m not entering this week, but I had to stop by to see what you were up to, and I’m glad I did.
    Now I can go slink off into a corner and feel like SUCH an under-achiever. AMAZING chairs!
    AMAZING you!
    Cass

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  39. Cass @ That Old House says

    April 14, 2011 at 2:52 pm

    Oy — I meant “…as in, CUT the wood …” but my fingers went wonky. do you see why I don’t do woodworking? I’d have no fingers left.
    Cass

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  40. Jane @ Jane's Junk and Treasures says

    April 14, 2011 at 3:39 pm

    ARE YOU KIDDING ME!!
    Those chairs are perfect!!!
    I love them!!!
    What a great job!!!

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  41. allie b says

    April 14, 2011 at 4:09 pm

    LOve them!!!!
    Thanks for letting me link up!!
    I’m your newest follower from over at alliebdallie.com !!
    Let’s be friends! 😉 wink, wink 🙂
    Love your site!
    TFS
    allie B

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  42. Little Brick Ranch says

    April 14, 2011 at 5:12 pm

    Thanks for hosting…I am in full blown spring cleaning mode so I linked up a tutorial on making your own Orange Vinegar to clean!! 🙂

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  43. Hollie - TheSevenYearCottage.com says

    April 14, 2011 at 5:52 pm

    Thanks again for hostessing!

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  44. Jennifer says

    April 14, 2011 at 7:49 pm

    Love your chairs!! Thanks for hosting this fabulous party every week, and happy blogiversary!!

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  45. Carly says

    April 14, 2011 at 9:07 pm

    Wonderful chairs and so lovely done! This is my first time visiting and what a wonderful blog you have. I just happened to have done my dining room table and chairs too!

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  46. Brook says

    April 17, 2011 at 3:57 pm

    Amazing!! I can’t believe you got eight chairs for $25! They turned out beautifully!!

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  47. Remodelaholic says

    April 18, 2011 at 8:49 pm

    Gina these CHAIRS ARE SO amazing! And only $25 bucks, that is a steal! I am SUPER impressed!

    I wonder if you would be willing to come do a special guest psot about these over at Remodelaholic? let me know and I will send you the details!

    Thanks,
    Cassity

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  48. Tammy says

    December 6, 2016 at 9:02 pm

    Where could I find these plans for these beautiful chairs. We are getting ready to move and we are building a lot of our furniture. I Love these chairs.

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    • Gina Luker says

      December 7, 2016 at 11:12 am

      They are from Ikea Tammy 🙂

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  49. Charles Beaver says

    August 19, 2017 at 1:06 pm

    I really like the chairs, they look heavy and sturdy. I’m just getting into wood working and have built one chair. I like your husbands chairs a lot better than the one I built. We need 4 Dining Chairs for our house. Please tell me how I can get the plans. I tried to find ikea Tammy but had no luck.

    Thank you!

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    • Gina Luker says

      August 22, 2017 at 8:36 am

      Hi Charles,
      Thanks so much and yes they are super sturdy! Here is a link to the plans, https://www.thedesignconfidential.com/2011/04/free-diy-furniture-plans-to-build-a-shabby-chic-cottage-dining-chair/
      Good luck 🙂

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  50. Joe says

    February 5, 2019 at 12:22 am

    Where do i get the plans for these chairs?

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    • Gina Luker says

      February 5, 2019 at 9:16 am

      WE used these plans but modified them a bit, http://www.thedesignconfidential.com/2010/10/build-it-plans-slatted-louis-xvi-chair-for-under-25/

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