# How to Make a Vanity Chair Out of a Regular Chair?
Vanities usually sit lower than a regular desk or table, and they may necessitate a slightly shorter seat. You can modify and re-purpose an existing dining chair for use with a vanity by shortening the legs and padding the seat. Choose a small chair that's narrow enough to fit between the legs or sides of the vanity. You can paint the chair to match the vanity, or leave it as-is for an eclectic look.
Things You'll Need
- Hammer or screwdriver
- Measuring tape
- Circular saw
- Floor protectors
- Pry bar
- Paint
- Paintbrush
- Scissors
- Batting
- Upholstery fabric
- Staple gun
- Sticky-backed felt
Instructions
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Measure and cut the feet with a circular saw to lower the chair until your legs and the chair can fit comfortably beneath the counter. Apply felt or plastic floor protectors to the bottom of each leg.
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Pry the chair seat from the frame. Measure the seat. Paint the chair as desired.
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Cut a piece of thick batting to fit the top of the seat and wrap around the edges. Add 2 inches to each side measurement, and cut a piece of fabric to fit.
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Place the batting and fabric on top of the seat, and wrap the fabric around the bottom. Staple the fabric in place.
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Cut a piece of sticky-backed felt to fit under the seat. Remove the backing and press the felt against the bottom of the seat, covering the fabric ends.
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Replace the chair seat.
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