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How to Re-purpose a Torn Rattan Chair

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This repurposed patio chair idea is functional and budget-friendly. See how you can give a torn rattan chair new purpose in life by transforming it into a pretty and welcoming vignette.

A torn rattan chair repurposed as a display stand for derative items on a front patio.

New Purpose for a Broken Rattan Chair

This project came about, out of necessity. We have a spot next to our front door which is like a tiny porch. Well it’s not really a porch just a place to stand after you walk up the stairs to get to the door. 

​Anyway it was looking kind of lonely and empty… till I found this torn old rattan chair and got an idea to transform it into outdoor decor and give the front of the house some curb appeal.​ Budget-friendly repurposed patio furniture? Yes please!

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I had snatched these old boots from somewhere and kept them in the foyer with the hopes that I’d get to use them one day because there are so many cute projects using boots.  

So I dragged that broken chair out there and stuck a bunch of faux flowers in the boots and called it a day!  You may recall that I had also used the same flowers in this project. 

And you know what?  All I could say was “Nope”!!

It looked terrible, I couldn’t walk up to that front door without wincing.​

rattan chair with rubber boots and faux flowers, How to re-purpose a torn rattan chair, www.theboondocksblog.com

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Back to the drawing board.  I realized that black chair frame did nothing for the boots and flowers, so I dry brushed it with white acrylic paint and then wrapped it with a faux vine. 

At least now the white frame was easier on the eyes!

You can see my new puppy’s paws on the right side, he was keeping me company.  Best Mother’s Day gift ever. :)​

Painted metal on rattan chair with faux vines wrapped around the frame, How to re-purpose a torn rattan chair, www.theboondocksblog.com

Now back to my story!  I then remembered the rule of threes, and shopped the house to unearth this wicker basket which contained a bottle of wine, long since consumed. I painted that white too in a casual sort of way.​

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And there it is.  Lots of pink and white and a bit of the brown but certainly better than it was before.​

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​I’m hoping that my dad will let me have a real plant or two so I can make a whole vignette out of it.  Not like this one but better!​

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What would you suggest I add at the foot of the chair?  It’s looking kind of empty.​

Repurposed objects as flower holders on rattan chair that was torn, How to re-purpose a torn rattan chair, www.theboondocksblog.com

As luck would have it, I went down to the basement and found this basket which was full of hardware.  I immediately confiscated it and took it upstairs.  I then painted the horizontal strips white to give it a bit more pizzazz!  And plunked in those flowers which, yes, I also found in the basement.​

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And that is when the heavens opened up and it started to rain like it was the end of all time. 

What to do?  I waited and waited, till the next day and the sun didn’t come out…

… but there was a lull in the rain and so I ran out and snapped a few shots of my finished project.​ 

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​You can even see the wet ground in this photo. I’m really liking this last minute addition.​

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Had it not been for that lull in the rain, I would not have had a post for you today.  But that is the way things work around here. Sometimes you just have to fly by the seat of your pants.​

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So I was able to repurpose that useless torn rattan chair, and also use the boots, the wicker bottle holder and the basket from the basement!  I would have to say that despite the rain giving me a hard time, I still came out ahead.

You also have to see this bright pink upcycled patio chair idea by Sustain My Craft Habit!

What do you use to decorate your front porch?​

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Emily

Thursday 24th of May 2018

I love that you were able to give this chair a new life! Thanks for sharing with Merry Monday; I'll be featuring your outdoor decor at our upcoming party. Hope to see you again next week!

Mary

Thursday 31st of May 2018

Thank you so much Emily.

Debrashoppeno5

Thursday 17th of May 2018

It is the perfect welcoming vignette. And you can change it with the seasons. I have an old school desk by my front door with plants. My entryway is small but it is nice to have something to welcome guests.

Mary

Thursday 17th of May 2018

Absolutely, you want something there. Now I will have to tackle that awful sign above the chair. It needs a rehaul for sure.

Cindy

Thursday 17th of May 2018

There you go working your talented magic again. Looks so cute. Hugs and blessings, Cindy

Mary

Thursday 17th of May 2018

Cindy this one was a quicky, I needed to add something, anything to that bare front.

Kim

Thursday 17th of May 2018

Those pink boots just scream spring and the chair looks fabulous! I think I need a chair.

Mary

Thursday 17th of May 2018

I remember you also used boots somewhere. When I saw them I just grabbed them. People get rid of the strangest things.

Marie

Friday 18th of May 2018

There ya go again, digging up more stuff from the basement and turning it into something fabulous. Most people would have seen the demise of that chair but not our Mary! Pinned :)

Mary

Monday 21st of May 2018

Marie I can't bear to throw anything away till I give it one last chance. ;)