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Adding Farmhouse Patina: A Stool Makeover

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Recently I realized my beloved desk chair was causing me so much neck pain because it was too low… there had to be a better way. So I set my sights on adding farmhouse patina to a drab little stool. This stool goes from drab to fresh with a farmhouse patina makeover from www.huntandhost.net

This cheap brown stool peeked around the corner and said, “what about me?”This stool goes from drab to fresh with a farmhouse patina makeover from www.huntandhost.net

This little stool sat pushed in the corner.  It went un-noticed for years. I never could bring myself to use it or throw it away.

And what do you know!? He fits perfectly under my desk cabinet and is tall enough for me to cancel massage therapy!

BUT…this ugly brown mess wasn’t sitting in my kitchen. A makeover was mandatory.This stool goes from drab to fresh with a farmhouse patina makeover from www.huntandhost.net

Turns out this month’s DIY Furniture Girls challenge theme is FARMHOUSE. Seeing how I’ve been on a Magnolia Market farmhouse spell all things worked together for the good of this poor stool. I decided to change it up by adding farmhouse patina!

I started by sanding all the finish and color of the seat area until I got back to raw wood. On the legs I simply buffed out a few rough spots.

I re-stained the seat in a dark rich ebony stain from Minwax.This stool goes from drab to fresh with a farmhouse patina makeover from www.huntandhost.net

Using my favorite homemade chalk paint I painted the legs in Pearly White by Sherwin Williams.This stool goes from drab to fresh with a farmhouse patina makeover from www.huntandhost.net

To get a straight out grandpa’s barn feel I used Amy Howard At Home’s Cracked Patina (affiliate link) . She recommends using this product with her line of paint and I am sure the finish is fabulous, but this was my first time to play with this product so I just tried what I knew. I followed the directions on the bottle to get an aged, cracked, layered effect to the paint. This product really does give a more authentic patina than most “crackle” paints do. I would like to try it again on a dresser or larger piece. Amy has a wonderful product line with some tried and true products…she was furniture flippin’ when furniture flippin’ wasn’t cool. This stool goes from drab to fresh with a farmhouse patina makeover from www.huntandhost.net

I added a few scuffs and touches of dark wax to add to the depth and faux history of this barn stool.

This stool goes from drab to fresh with a farmhouse patina makeover from www.huntandhost.net

So my sad little friend got a happy little makeover and we are all much better for this touch of farmhouse patina flair now sitting front and center at my kitchen desk! (update: this little stool got ANOTHER makeover addition, see it here!)

Are you hungry for some other great ways to add farmhouse style to your home? Here is a whole slew I hope you’ll check out! Don’t forget to share what you love!

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  1. Paula@SweetPea says

    March 24, 2016 at 10:45 AM

    This little stool has a perfect farmhouse look now. I really like the combination of the stained top and painted legs.

    Reply
    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      March 31, 2016 at 9:50 AM

      Thanks Paula – I love a paint/stain combo myself!

      Reply
  2. Marie, The Interior Frugalista says

    March 24, 2016 at 12:31 PM

    Now this sad little neglected stool has some character! I hear you re:neck pain from ill fitting chairs at the computer – ouch my aching neck and shoulders.

    Reply
    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      March 31, 2016 at 9:49 AM

      right? The wrong height chair can cause havoc for sure!

      Reply
  3. Karen Marie Kedzuch says

    March 24, 2016 at 12:32 PM

    Function and the determination to make this little barn stool perfect for your home is brilliant.
    Happy Creating,
    Karen Marie

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    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      March 31, 2016 at 9:49 AM

      yes…my back is thanking me and I am lovin the style!

      Reply
  4. Amy @ Highstyle Restyle says

    March 24, 2016 at 3:15 PM

    Perfect candidate for a farmhouse makeover. It is too pretty now to actually use at a farm but the style is rockin’

    Reply
    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      March 31, 2016 at 9:48 AM

      Thanks – it is a great size project to try something new on!

      Reply
  5. jeanettecountrydesignstyle says

    March 24, 2016 at 4:50 PM

    I’m so glad to see cracked paint techniques. I so enjoyed trying them years ago and wondering if the paint would crack or not. I’ll have to try Amy Howard’s.

    Reply
    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      March 31, 2016 at 9:48 AM

      I’m a fan of her products…you will enjoy them!

      Reply
  6. Susie from The Chelsea Project Blog says

    March 24, 2016 at 7:02 PM

    Love this little stool. It looks so original farmhouse. You did such a great job with the technique. I will need to refer back to this post.

    Reply
    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      March 31, 2016 at 9:47 AM

      Thanks Susie!

      Reply
  7. Amy | Canary Street Crafts says

    March 24, 2016 at 8:53 PM

    Your poor little stool looks fantastic now! I really like the colors you chose and the stained top looks great with the painted legs. Farmhouse perfection :).

    Reply
    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      March 31, 2016 at 9:47 AM

      thank you

      Reply
  8. christykjames says

    March 24, 2016 at 10:03 PM

    So much better, and it now looks aged to perfection instead of just old! XO

    Reply
    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      March 31, 2016 at 9:47 AM

      thank Christy. It works better in a bunch of ways!

      Reply
  9. Lucy @ Patina Paradise says

    March 25, 2016 at 1:47 PM

    Love the patina you created on this stool! Looks like it came straight out of the barn. I was going to attempt a crackle finish on my piece but may have to start on a smaller piece like yours. Thanks for the inspiration and have a fab. weekend my friend! ;o)

    Reply
    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      March 31, 2016 at 9:40 AM

      you would really like her products!

      Reply
  10. Stacy says

    March 27, 2016 at 7:39 PM

    This little stool makeover is perfection! You paid so much attention to the details and it really paid off! 🙂

    Reply
    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      March 31, 2016 at 9:38 AM

      Thank you, it definitely doesn’t look new anymore

      Reply
  11. Merryjo Agnel says

    March 27, 2016 at 11:54 PM

    Looks fantastic. I really like the colors you chose. Perfect candidate for a farmhouse makeover.

    Reply
    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      March 31, 2016 at 9:37 AM

      Thank you! I love a rich wood stain!

      Reply
  12. Christina Maria says

    April 6, 2016 at 4:30 AM

    Oh my goodness, I never would have guessed that that punched tin wasn’t the real thing. This has a perfect farmhouse look and I’ll bet that it will sell quickly.

    Reply
    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      April 6, 2016 at 2:01 PM

      Didn’t she do a wonderful job!? She always does!

      Reply
  13. Sharon Blue Willow House says

    April 20, 2016 at 7:05 PM

    Your stool turned out beautifully and oh so farmhouse look. Thank you for sharing at Vintage Charm. I have missed you.

    Reply

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