Get ready to cut the backrest off an old chair. Here are 5+ chair DIYs

Most people tend to get rid of their old chairs when they buy a new set, but that's the last thing you should do. There are so many neat things you can turn them into, including garden planters, side tables and ice bucket holders.
If you don't have any old chairs, you might have to go out and find one, because you're definitely going to be inspired after you check out these projects.
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Side table
No one will ever guess that this cute coastal-style side table used to be a chair. If you have two matching chairs, you'll probably want to make a set of tables. Get the full tutorial here.
Stunning garden planter
This upcycled chair planter adds a bit of rustic charm to the garden. You could use it to display almost any kind of plant or flower, but check out the succulent arrangement shown below. If you don't have space outside, this planter could be used inside your home. Just make sure no one sits on it. Get the full tutorial here.
Repurpose into a fairy garden (h/t Homespun Hydrangea)
We are obsessed with the idea of repurposing old chairs into a fairy garden. How cute does this one look? If you have an outdoor patio or garden, this decor item adds a charming, magical touch.
Towel rack
What are you supposed to do with an old chair that has a broken seat but a beautiful back? Make it into a new towel rack, of course. The finished project will be equally at home in a bathroom or the kitchen. Get the full tutorial here.
Coat rack (h/t My Purposed Life)
Saw off the back of an old chair, repaint, and add hanging hooks to the bottom. You will instantly create an entry coat or scarf rack. You can embellish the design with gold mold details or bright colored paints of your choice.
Bench seating
This bench provides useful seating in an entryway, out on a front porch or in a child's room. Not much has to be done with the chairs themselves for this project; the real work lies in making the bench cushion. The benefit of this project, however, is that you'll be able to remove the bench part and use the chairs again if necessary. Get the full tutorial here.
Beverage holder
It's the season for patio drinks, and there's no better way to enjoy them than from a fun ice bucket such as this one. This is a very simple project if you have the right equipment, and you'll be able to use it all summer long. Get the full tutorial here.
Hanging swing chair
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A hanging swing is the sort of addition to a room or porch that everyone will gravitate toward. Few things are as idyllic for people as swaying gently while enjoying a good book or glass of wine. A swing certainly turns more heads than run-of-the-mill wicker furniture, but luckily, it’s easy to transform a wicker chair into a swing in as little as an afternoon. Get the full tutorial here.
Chalkboard chair
If you have an old wooden folding chair collecting dust in a closet, don't just let it rot. Give it a much needed makeover, complete with new upholstery and a chalkboard finish that won't take nearly as long as you might imagine. Get the full tutorial here.
Ombré chair
It’s never been easier to inject new life into an old chair. Thanks to this simple ombré painting method, you can have a chic and colorful new chair within an afternoon. Place it in the corner of your living room for additional seating, or use it to personalize a desk or vanity table. You could even make a set of chairs, each with a different color scheme, for the ultimate rainbow dining table. Get the full tutorial here.
Woven seat chair
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Have an old chair with a broken seat? Create your own woven seat design with some rope! Keep in mind that you will be weaving the seat, so the back of the chair should have enough opening to loop the rope around. You can choose any color of chalk paint to match with your current decor, or try a mixed-and-matched look for a fun, eclectic feel. Get the full tutorial here.
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