As far as furniture makeovers go, this barstool makeover could not be easier. In about 15 minutes you can take a boring, basic box store barstool (found at Target or Walmart for under $20 – or at thrift stores much cheaper) and add a little sumpin-sumpin to make it have a whole lot more personality. Best of all, if you ever get tired of it, you can undo it in just a couple of minutes and start all over with another barstool makeover!
Besides a barstool, you’ll also need a Silhouette Machine and some black matte vinyl (I love this kind from Happy Crafters.)
Start by measuring the seat of the barstool, mine was 12 inches wide. Because you want it inset just a bit, you need to make your graphic 1/2 inch smaller than the diameter of the seat.
Inside the Silhouette program, make a circle the size you need (1/2 inch narrower than the seat) and then put your initial in the middle (I used the courier prime font from this free typewriter fonts post.)
After your vinyl is cut, then carefully place it onto the top of the barstool and use your hands to smooth it out really, really well. And that’s it. You’re done!
No dry time, no tedious work. Isn’t that the best kind of project?
Have you done a barstool makeover?
I’d love to see it!
*Thanks to my friends at Happy Crafters for partnering with me on this post. All ideas, words & opinions are 100% my own.*
andrea cammarata says
January 17, 2014 at 5:10 amThis is AWESOME!!!!! Just my “type” of project!!!!! You are the clever one my friend! hugs…
Denise says
January 17, 2014 at 7:57 amSuch a cute idea!! Love it!
Leslie @ House on the Way says
January 17, 2014 at 7:59 amHow cute! I love this look. Thanks for sharing with us. Have a great weekend!
Leslie
Leslie Marie says
January 17, 2014 at 12:06 pmLove it! And looks oh so easy!
Cynthia says
January 17, 2014 at 12:56 pmI like this project, Gina! Now, I need to purchase a Silhouette! Thank you, for the inspiration.
Alexis E. says
January 17, 2014 at 6:31 pmVery cute idea! I love this for an office makeover.
Brenda Kula says
January 17, 2014 at 9:40 pmI have not done one, but I love what you did!
Brenda
shar says
January 20, 2014 at 7:47 amAbsolutely LOVE the stool! Thanks, Gina, for the great DIY.
Claire @ A Little Claireification says
January 31, 2014 at 10:28 pmGina this is absolutely adorable – I love it. i have two of these Target barstools and I have the vinyl. I have to try this. Pinned! xo
Crystal says
August 19, 2018 at 7:47 amI love this idea and really want to try it! Have you noticed any wear and tear on the vinyl since using it? I wonder if I should use some kind of sealer? Thanks for sharing!
Gina Luker says
August 20, 2018 at 10:17 amI guess you could Crystal, but I didn’t and they have held up really well 🙂 Good luck!