Rekindle Me

Sharon from Rekindle Me puts her folk-arty flair on flea market finds, including used furniture and home accent pieces, and sells the one-of-a-kind works at craft shows, at a local store and on her website, www.rekindleme.com. Her Autumn’s Falling Leaves Chair, shown, reminds us of one of the most beloved seasons.
She writes in her About Us section:

“A few years ago, I found an old cabinet in a flea market and decided it would be the perfect piece to paint and put in our house. We needed a place to store cds and dvds, and the cabinet needed TLC. As I worked on the desert scene which would soon encompass the cabinet, I decided this was a great way to spend my time! This was my new hobby â€“ getting my hands on anything that needed to be rekindled and seeing what would happen next.”

“In the past few years, I decided that my part time passion deserved a chance to become my newfound ‘job!’ I have been selling my work at a local store and at fairs, and now I believe it is time to branch out again and start my own website! What you see here are my personal expressions! They ‘Rekindle Me!!’ ”

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Old chairs: they’ve been sat on, stacked in the garage, and maybe even left curbside more times than we’d like to admit. But before you toss that creaky seat or worn-out dining chair, take a look at these incredibly clever and creative ways to give them a second life. Whether you’re working with a full chair, a lone backrest, or even just a few spindles, there’s no shortage of crafty potential hiding in those curves and corners.

From charming garden planters to practical storage solutions, old chairs can be transformed into stunning home décor with just a little DIY love. Some ideas keep the original function of the chair in mind—like converting it into a stylish French-style bench or an elegant dog feeding station. Others think completely outside the box: imagine turning chair backs into towel racks or photo hangers, or using spindles to create whimsical wind chimes that add charm to any porch or patio.

You’ll also discover ways to use parts of the chair in unexpected and useful ways—such as turning legs into coat hooks, backs into earring displays, or full frames into scarf racks and chalkboards. It’s the ultimate reminder that even the most forgotten furniture can be reimagined into something beautiful.

Whether you’re a hardcore upcycler, a casual weekend DIYer, or someone who just hates to see good wood go to waste, these 25 chair makeovers will have you scanning thrift stores and garage sales for your next creative fix. You might even start hoarding broken chairs on purpose—because let’s be honest, there’s something magical about turning trash into treasure with your own two hands.

Ready to give that old chair new life? Dive into the full list of inspiring transformations and get ready to sit back (pun intended) and enjoy the results of your repurposed brilliance.

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