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January 8th, 2009
before and after: lisa’s desk and chair


lisa from let betsy sent in this fun before & after. she took an old desk and repainted it, added fabric covered knobs and then was inspired to reupholster her chair to match. she hand-knit a seat cushion for the chair, painted it to match and voila! a brand new desk set. click here for more images and details from lisa.

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24 comments
Lieke said:
January 8th, 2009 - 9:05 am

i really like the coloured handles on the drawers, and the pattern of the fabric that covers them a something special!

Sara said:
January 8th, 2009 - 9:06 am

This is so fabulous! The seat cover looks so soft and pretty, colors are adorable. Great job.

jen said:
January 8th, 2009 - 9:17 am

wow, she hand knit that? very impressive!

January 8th, 2009 - 9:18 am

Another great reminder of the transforming power of fresh paint! The seat cover is so unique…the fact that lisa knit it herself is even more impressive. So inspiring.

Marieke said:
January 8th, 2009 - 9:26 am

i want this!!

Kristin said:
January 8th, 2009 - 9:31 am

Lovely color! And that seat cushion, so innovative!!

abby said:
January 8th, 2009 - 9:36 am

whoa. kudos to lisa on the handknit piece. amazing.

M said:
January 8th, 2009 - 9:37 am

This is great! It’s definitely not my taste for an office, but I can see this fitting in so nicely in a craft room. I might have to steal this idea :)

Tamstyles said:
January 8th, 2009 - 9:49 am

This is really nice and cute. IT shows there is a gem with almost anything.

January 8th, 2009 - 9:50 am

Love this! I just tweeted it!

Leslie said:
January 8th, 2009 - 10:03 am

Oh my! I love the cushion made out of sweater. And those knobs are too cute.

Kristan said:
January 8th, 2009 - 10:17 am

Absolutely adorable! I think the knobs are what really make it.

NoirGirl said:
January 8th, 2009 - 10:29 am

What a terrific idea. Fabric covered knobs, huh? That is such a wonderful idea. I never thought of covering drawer knobs with fabric! Thanks for the inspiration!

January 8th, 2009 - 10:30 am

I love the fabric-covered knobs! The knit seat cushion is a great touch!

lauren said:
January 8th, 2009 - 11:04 am

Lordy, I too am in awe of the hand-knit seat. When I first saw the pic, I assumed the pink was thrifty recycled goodness. Lovely, lovely work!

January 8th, 2009 - 11:39 am

Buttons do make a world of a difference.

.amanda. said:
January 8th, 2009 - 12:24 pm

danny seo had a great article on his blog about covering chairs with an old sweater. He used earth tones, but the pink is cute!

Jen said:
January 8th, 2009 - 10:46 pm

adorable!

Emma said:
January 8th, 2009 - 11:28 pm

This is EXACTLY the sort of desk I am searching high and low for at the moment. What a transformation! Fantastic!

Bean said:
January 8th, 2009 - 11:35 pm

Love the sweater seat cover!!

Candelyn said:
January 9th, 2009 - 7:34 am

This is ADORABLE! I’ve been making things out of old wool sweaters lately—quilts, hats, pillows, etc–but I hadn’t thought of using them to reupholster a chair! (I know she knit this new–but old sweaters would work, too) I just love this makeover!

Cakespy said:
January 9th, 2009 - 12:48 pm

I love that. What a great look the fabric covered knobs give it!

Marilyn S. Wisniewski said:
January 9th, 2009 - 11:37 pm

I love your color choices and the originality in table arrangements at wedding. It’s so fun to see such talent and creativity ! Keep it up!! Miz Wiz (retired teacher 68 years young!!!) The Wiz

Jaquelyn said:
January 11th, 2009 - 9:26 pm

Nice! I just re-decorated my office a few months ago. I got most of my stuff from officedesigns.com though. Great site. I like the colors you used too.

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