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Color My World Coral: Paint Week Project 1

April 17, 2012 by Cassie 36 Comments

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That’s right folks!  It is paint week for the Color My World challenge, and you can see by my title that I have two projects I will be sharing… this one here followed by another one at my link party which will post one hour after this posts.

When I heard that there was a paint week, I knew exactly what I wanted to do.  I had been wanting to find a pair of chairs for our dining room table ends, and had already been looking though I was planning to paint them aqua.  Then the challenge came along and I knew that coral chairs would add a nice pop of color to the dining room.  Chairs are one of those things I always seem to find lots of– except for when I am looking!  So the real reason I have two paint projects is that I was having no luck finding chairs and had to engage plan b.  But then of course after that was complete, I found chairs, 4 for $40 total.  They were vintage, had nice details, were large and perfect!  The only downside is that the seats are an off white naugahyde.  I know I can recover the seats, but my peeps, I have little kids.  I have had upholstered seats before which quickly became stained… so for now I am going to keep the easy-wipe naugahyde.  Anyhow, here is what I was working with….

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I am not going to lie.  I hate sanding chairs.  So i tested an area of these (without sanding) with my trusty Benjamin Moore tinted primer (tinted in Ryan Red just like the paint).  Wouldn’t you know it adhered, so I skipped the sanding step.  I wouldn’t recommend doing this, but the chairs are for me, so I knew if anything went wrong it would be only me dealing with it and not an irate client. 😉

So I gave them all 4 coats of primer (you can never be too careful with reds!) and then gave them 2 coats of Ryan Red enamel paint.  Then I gave the seats a good scrubbing with comet cleanser to remove any paint splatters and also clean them thoroughly.  And now here they are in the dining room….

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The Whole Room

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One end of the table, with a lovely quote on the chalkboard!

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Love those details!

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Since there were 4 total, I placed one on either side of the sideboard.

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Clearly now I need to re-accessorize the sideboard, but that will happen in time. 🙂
So what do you think?  I am pretty happy with how they brighten up the room!

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Be sure to check out all the other challengers’ paint projects this week!

Ange – The Blooming Hydrangea
Anna – A Newfound Treasure
Carmel – Our 5th House
Cassie – Primitive and Proper
Jadyn – Dutch.British.Love
Jessamie – Bird and Branch Redesign
Julia – Black Tag Diaries
Julia – Pawley’s Island Posh
Kristy – Hyphen Interiors
Lisa – Shine Your Light
Lisa – Trapped in North Jersey
Maury- Life on Mars
Shaunna – Perfectly Imperfect
Shelley – Crazy Wonderful
Suzy – Saved by Suzy
Tiffany – Living Savvy
Tiffany – Worthwhile Domicile
Vashti and Jamie – Like me Some…

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  1. Mel says

    April 17, 2012 at 9:46 am

    The colour is perfect! They are gorgeous chairs; good for big butts (not that any of you have them lol).

    Great idea to leave the existing fabric.

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  2. Sarah AKA The Thriftress says

    April 17, 2012 at 10:25 am

    The chairs look fab! A lovely pop of color in the dining room. You are really rocking the coral!

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  3. Kara @ June & Bear says

    April 17, 2012 at 12:04 pm

    seriously cassie–i’m still not done with my two end chairs and you did four and a desk already. the coral looks awesome with the gray stripes!

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  4. The Far Fifty says

    April 17, 2012 at 12:07 pm

    Ah man, you’re dining room is supa-dupa FUN!

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  5. Carmel @ Our Fifth House says

    April 17, 2012 at 12:31 pm

    Oh my gosh – I love them! That color looks so great in your dining room! And that desk is so perfect too! What a cheery place to blog. I need a bloging desk- stat!

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  6. [email protected] says

    April 17, 2012 at 12:38 pm

    I lost my dining room and found it again…it’s in your house! Can you please return it? I love the coral! But your dining room is taking on a very happening eclectic look…so cute!

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  7. Bella says

    April 17, 2012 at 12:42 pm

    Your chairs are awesome and how lucky to find 4 matching for that price. The coral and aqua pair up really well! They may very well be my new fav color combo.

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  8. DecorandtheDog says

    April 17, 2012 at 1:01 pm

    I’m in love with your dining room!! It has this cozy family feel but yet still is like “I can hold (and rock) an adult dinner party.” Good work, friend!

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  9. Emily says

    April 17, 2012 at 1:29 pm

    6 coats, omg! id have totally lost interest in finishing them!! they look great : )

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  10. Jill @weatheredpieces.com says

    April 17, 2012 at 1:50 pm

    Those chairs are perfect! And what a pop of color the add to the room! Fantastic job!

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  11. Jean @ Flower Hill says

    April 17, 2012 at 2:13 pm

    That coral looks amazing! Love the color!

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  12. Julia @ 551Eastdesign says

    April 17, 2012 at 2:56 pm

    You have such a great eye for design Cassie! I love how your dining room has some antiques, some modern, and some rustic pieces. It flows beautifully! 🙂

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  13. Tiffany @ {Living Savvy} says

    April 17, 2012 at 3:02 pm

    Oh those chairs! I love the mix of coral with the super modern ones! I want your entire dining room!

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  14. [email protected] says

    April 17, 2012 at 3:47 pm

    Perfection! I LOVE the colors!

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  15. Kelly says

    April 17, 2012 at 4:58 pm

    WOW! The coral in your dining room looks like it was meant to be there from the start. I hope you love it and leave it there for good! It is aMAZing!

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  16. Jessamie Vincent says

    April 17, 2012 at 5:03 pm

    I cannot believe I missed this Part 1…these chairs are OFF-THE-CHARTS amazing! And you’re dining room, please! Love the whole thing!

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  17. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    April 17, 2012 at 9:01 pm

    I LOVE that color in your dining room! Perfect!

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  18. Megan says

    April 17, 2012 at 11:13 pm

    I super heart LOVE your dining room, but those chairs are now such a great addition in their new color!! Great now I’m gonna have to paint something coral 🙂

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  19. gail says

    April 17, 2012 at 11:37 pm

    FAB chairs! oh my! that’s a great price, and they look so great in your dining room. Yeah, you have plenty of time to redo the seats down the road…
    gail

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  20. gail says

    April 17, 2012 at 11:37 pm

    FAB chairs! oh my! that’s a great price, and they look so great in your dining room. Yeah, you have plenty of time to redo the seats down the road…
    gail

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  21. Ange says

    April 18, 2012 at 2:28 am

    Love the chairs! Those turned out so pretty and look great in the dining room. Of course I love the desk too with the gold chalkboard, how perfect together! 🙂

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  22. Katie says

    April 18, 2012 at 3:32 am

    I’m seriously loving these pops of color Cassie! It’s so subtle but really brightens up the space! Looks great with your aquas and grays too!

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  23. amy of the salvage collection says

    April 18, 2012 at 11:00 am

    who knew your beautiful DR needed anything? those pops of coral are gorgeous!!

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  24. simplyvonne says

    April 18, 2012 at 1:02 pm

    i simply love the whole room and also that blue buffet table!

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  25. Katie @ Wildwood Creek says

    April 18, 2012 at 5:29 pm

    Love your dining room, the buffet and the mix of styles of chairs and new color!

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  26. Eclectically Vintage says

    April 19, 2012 at 12:51 am

    Oh how I love red – they add so much pizazz! Love them mixed with the mod chairs too!

    Love a color embracing gal!
    Kelly

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  27. Chase the Star says

    April 19, 2012 at 6:11 am

    LOVE IT!! What a great look! I am pinning it! Also a new GFC follower!

    Barbara @ Chase the Star

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  28. Michelle @ Ten June says

    April 19, 2012 at 11:52 am

    Alright, this might be slightly dramatic… but it’s like these chair colors were meant to be in this space! Seriously, the red is perfect!! Bravo.

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  29. A Lived in Home says

    April 20, 2012 at 1:37 pm

    The coral looks amazing!! Great job and mix of chair styles!

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  30. Yanet @ 3 Sun Kissed Boys says

    April 21, 2012 at 1:48 am

    Oh Cassie, I LOVE it! This is such a pretty color in your room. It’s just the perfect pop!

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  31. Haydee says

    April 22, 2012 at 3:08 pm

    Stunning…I’ve been wanting to do something in coral and was trigger shy…love the combo of the coral, turquoise and stripes..Beautifully done.

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  32. Stacey says

    April 23, 2012 at 6:29 pm

    I love those chairs Cassie! And your sideboard is just beautiful!!!
    Stacey :o)

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  33. Abbie says

    April 27, 2012 at 12:11 pm

    Um YES!

    And you know I love me some coral!

    Featuring you today over at the Free-for-all! : )

    ~Abbie

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  34. Megan @ Megity's Handmade says

    April 27, 2012 at 3:31 pm

    Um…DARLING! That’s a good color for your room. Very happy! My friend covers her fabric covered seats with clear vinyl from the fabric store. Works pretty good!

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  35. Anne says

    April 27, 2012 at 5:55 pm

    Oh so pretty! I hate sanding too!!

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  36. Jena @ Involving Color and Home says

    May 7, 2012 at 7:57 pm

    Cassie, the chairs look fantastic! LOVE the paint color you used!

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