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typewriter inspired barstool makeover

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!

barstool makeover

Besides a barstool, you’ll also need a Silhouette Machine and some black matte vinyl (I love this kind from Happy Crafters.)

barstool makeover

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.

barstool makeover

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.)

barstool makeover

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!

barstool makeover

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.*

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About Gina Luker

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. andrea cammarata says

    January 17, 2014 at 5:10 am

    This is AWESOME!!!!! Just my “type” of project!!!!! You are the clever one my friend! hugs…

    Reply
  2. Denise says

    January 17, 2014 at 7:57 am

    Such a cute idea!! Love it!

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  3. Leslie @ House on the Way says

    January 17, 2014 at 7:59 am

    How cute! I love this look. Thanks for sharing with us. Have a great weekend!
    Leslie

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  4. Leslie Marie says

    January 17, 2014 at 12:06 pm

    Love it! And looks oh so easy!

    Reply
  5. Cynthia says

    January 17, 2014 at 12:56 pm

    I like this project, Gina! Now, I need to purchase a Silhouette! Thank you, for the inspiration.

    Reply
  6. Alexis E. says

    January 17, 2014 at 6:31 pm

    Very cute idea! I love this for an office makeover.

    Reply
  7. Brenda Kula says

    January 17, 2014 at 9:40 pm

    I have not done one, but I love what you did!
    Brenda

    Reply
  8. shar says

    January 20, 2014 at 7:47 am

    Absolutely LOVE the stool! Thanks, Gina, for the great DIY.

    Reply
  9. Claire @ A Little Claireification says

    January 31, 2014 at 10:28 pm

    Gina 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

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  10. Crystal says

    August 19, 2018 at 7:47 am

    I 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!

    Reply
    • Gina Luker says

      August 20, 2018 at 10:17 am

      I guess you could Crystal, but I didn’t and they have held up really well 🙂 Good luck!

      Reply

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