Bridget had owned this old Ikea table since college, and it was sitting around gathering dust ever since she had replaced it with a new kitchen table. So she decided to give it a new purpose in life as a desk. Painted it white, stained the top, you know the drill. But here’s where it gets interesting: she wrapped the chair slats in twine!
Oh, how I love this look. I don’t even care if it might be somewhat scratchy. Form over function, that’s my motto. I would way rather have things that look nice than be practical. That’s why I keep my toaster in the cupboard even though I use it everyday. And that’s why I’ve never used a paper towel holder. Which is also why you can never find the paper towels at my house. No matter! Beauty is pain. And look, Bridget added cushions to the chairs, so they are probably actually MORE comfortable now. Win-win! See more on her blog, Life as Bridget Knows It.
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11 Comments
Jillian {Her Split Ends}
May 22, 2012 at 4:16 PMLOVE the twine detail on the back of the chairs! Such a brilliant idea!!
DOING IT!
Cheers
~ Jillian
http://www.hersplitends.com
Anonymous
May 22, 2012 at 4:27 PMi am guessing that is an Ikea table and chairs since we have the same set at my house
Lindsey @ Better After
May 22, 2012 at 9:04 PMAww, thanks for the kind words! And HA HA to Unknown’s comment, although, my kids have been known to dine pantless from time to time so …
Debbi
May 22, 2012 at 2:52 PMI love your blog. Not sure why I chose this particular post to say so, but I just felt COMPELLED to thank you for showcasing all these fabulous ideas. I love that I get all this inspiration and don’t have to watch DIY or HGTV all afternoon to get it. So thanks.
**Mumzy
May 22, 2012 at 3:14 PMDitto with Debbie!!!
suzyq
May 22, 2012 at 4:00 PMYou make my day Lindsey – I keep my toaster in the cupboard too – and always put it back when it’ still hot – going to start a fire one day with this obsession, lol – and I also have never had a scott towel holder – too funny –
and those chairs are amazing!!!
Hugs,
Suzan
Unknown
May 22, 2012 at 4:43 PMIt would only be itchy if you dined topless and I don’t get the feeling that happens at your house.
Rachael
May 22, 2012 at 5:05 PMThis looks amazing! Love the transforamtion!
Melinda
May 25, 2012 at 3:28 PMWowzer! So clever. Jealousy is rearing its ugly head!
debra g
May 26, 2012 at 10:47 PMAll the things I wanted to say have been said…but I’ll say ’em again:
1. I keep my toatser in the cupboard, too (on an old cookie sheet so that the crumbs don’t fall all over the place!)
2. I refuse to put a paper towel holder on my counter so I don’t buy paper towels either!
3. Chairs + dining topless = ouch!
Jen Flint
May 30, 2012 at 6:40 PMI wonder how well those stay clean? I love that idea, but with 6 kids all I cam imagine is jelly speared over the twine…