Vintage beach chairs make the most awesome kids furniture, kids storage, and retro reused furniture for the home. I recently came across a stash of vintage beach chairs and was completely inspired to use them in a kid bedroom.
Here are 3 ways you can repurpose vintage beach chairs in a child's bedroom:
Vintage Child's Furniture Idea #1: Toy Chest
If you have vintage beach chair that is missing the missing the fabric seat or has a torn seat, then you an turn it into a fun toy chest. You basically want to replace the fabric, but add some to the length so this can hang a little deeper. You will no longer be able to sit in the seat, but toys can be piled high in this.
If you do have th fabric in the chair then simply cut it in half in the middle hem in a 1 foot piece in the middle. You can also sew in sides so that the toys do not fall down between the fabric and the frame.
Retro Kid's Furniture Idea #2: Mini Hammock Inspiration
For this look you want to remove the fabric seat and replace it with some netting. Try looking at your local boat shop, boat repair shop, or online for netting sold by the foot or yard.
You will want to measure how wide your vintage beach chair is so you know what width to buy. You will need to own a sewing machine and simply sew the pockets in the net, just like they were on the fabric or canvas seat of the beach chair. Use the old seat as a guide or pattern.
Retro Kid's Furniture Idea #3: Wall Art
Finally, vintage beach chairs make awesome wall art. I like to use these folded up when possible since they simply will stick out to far if not.
So, take the fabric out of the chair. Sand and paint out the wood frame in a bright and fun color. Once this dried you want to fold the chair up flat.
Now, take the fabric seat or another new piece of fabric and wrap between two of the rungs. You can stitch out the fabric and create a block of color.
Tip: Try doing this with pre primed canvas and the kids can paint on it with acrylic paints. This is a fun way to frame their art.
Hang the beach chairs folded flat on the wall. You can hang three in a row or one alone to fill an empty space.
Here are 3 ways you can repurpose vintage beach chairs in a child's bedroom:
Vintage Child's Furniture Idea #1: Toy Chest
If you have vintage beach chair that is missing the missing the fabric seat or has a torn seat, then you an turn it into a fun toy chest. You basically want to replace the fabric, but add some to the length so this can hang a little deeper. You will no longer be able to sit in the seat, but toys can be piled high in this.
If you do have th fabric in the chair then simply cut it in half in the middle hem in a 1 foot piece in the middle. You can also sew in sides so that the toys do not fall down between the fabric and the frame.
Retro Kid's Furniture Idea #2: Mini Hammock Inspiration
For this look you want to remove the fabric seat and replace it with some netting. Try looking at your local boat shop, boat repair shop, or online for netting sold by the foot or yard.
You will want to measure how wide your vintage beach chair is so you know what width to buy. You will need to own a sewing machine and simply sew the pockets in the net, just like they were on the fabric or canvas seat of the beach chair. Use the old seat as a guide or pattern.
Retro Kid's Furniture Idea #3: Wall Art
Finally, vintage beach chairs make awesome wall art. I like to use these folded up when possible since they simply will stick out to far if not.
So, take the fabric out of the chair. Sand and paint out the wood frame in a bright and fun color. Once this dried you want to fold the chair up flat.
Now, take the fabric seat or another new piece of fabric and wrap between two of the rungs. You can stitch out the fabric and create a block of color.
Tip: Try doing this with pre primed canvas and the kids can paint on it with acrylic paints. This is a fun way to frame their art.
Hang the beach chairs folded flat on the wall. You can hang three in a row or one alone to fill an empty space.
Comments
trish
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(Guest)
01/25/2010
I love this idea! I am such a visual learner that really needs pictures together with the instructions to be able to see what is expected. Is there any way you can post pics of these items? Thanks so much!
RS you are just loaded with all great ideas, you are getting me in a crafting and decorating mood. Thank you for sharing. Hugs Mary
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