{"id":270237,"date":"2026-05-20T09:50:27","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T08:50:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tinidoo.fr\/non-categorise\/makeover-of-a-wooden-baby-chair-before-after\/"},"modified":"2026-05-20T10:34:29","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T09:34:29","slug":"makeover-wooden-baby-chair-before-after","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tinidoo.fr\/en\/restoration-diy-baby\/makeover-wooden-baby-chair-before-after\/","title":{"rendered":"Makeover of a Wooden Baby Chair (Before\/After)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;27px||10px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;2_5,3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/tinidoo.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/baby-chair-makeover.jpg&#8221; 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_builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"557\" data-end=\"585\">The original baby chair had:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"587\" data-end=\"656\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1iij6ty\" data-start=\"587\" data-end=\"604\">a <strong>faded color<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1bm1kw\" data-start=\"605\" data-end=\"626\">dull-looking wood<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1gjfvi0\" data-start=\"627\" data-end=\"656\">a slightly outdated style<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"658\" data-end=\"717\">But the structure was still solid \u2014 <strong>perfect for a makeover.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"719\" data-end=\"838\">&#x1f449; That\u2019s often the case: there\u2019s <strong>no need to buy new furniture<\/strong> when a few brush strokes can give a piece a second life.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"840\" data-end=\"929\">You can even <strong>find second-hand baby chairs<\/strong> at great prices on <strong>local<\/strong> <strong>marketplaces<\/strong> near you!<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;17px||19px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#f4f4f4&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;10px|||11px||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>2) After: a modern and soft baby chair<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;2_5,3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; 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A basic piece of furniture becomes a<strong> real decorative item<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;15px||12px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;etapes&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#eaeaea&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;11px|||10px||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>3) The makeover steps<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; 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There\u2019s no need to completely strip the chair if the surface is still in good condition.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>3) Apply baby-safe paint<\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_4,3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/tinidoo.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tablette-chaise-bebe.jpg&#8221; 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