From the initial get-go to the final step, my snow-white terrier housemate was uber-involved. Am I dog-obsessed? Perhaps. Did I purposely choose a dog that would coordinate well with all of my interiors projects? Oh, don't be silly; that's just ridiculous. And when I say ridiculous, I mean yes, of course I did, and don't you dare judge me. While the five chairs are sitting pretty now, they started off sporting much different looks.

Brian Patrick Flynn, the Decor Demon, painted five thrift-store finds in a rich high-gloss red and used stylized trellis-patterned Robert Allen fabric ($22 a yard) on the cushions for a cohesive mod-retro feel. He picked each one for its interesting back. I've seen lone dining chairs like these go for as little as $5 at flea markets, and he spent just $85 on all five chairs.

One way to make mismatched chairs seem more cohesive is to paint them all the same color and provide consistent upholstery, like in this handsome collection.See how to do this

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a variety of backs, but all painted the and upholstered the same for cohesion - so cool.

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LOVE the mismatched chairs w/coordinating cushions.

Love this! Affordable idea to acquire chairs!

red color & chair design, similar slim legs & back

Cool, mismatched chairs stripped, painted, and upholstered/reupholstered.

Seat cushions

Remember the dining chairs at your friend's house in Buffalo? We could mix up different styles

Idea

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LOVE THE MISMATCHED CHAIR LOOK....

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Mismatched dining chairs

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Mismatched chairs become unified with same paint and upholstery

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so cute and easy!!!

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Every chair is beautiful in its own way. Excellent job of renewal!

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I've always loved the look of mismatched chairs unified with paint & fabric. Need to start looking!

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Should I do this to my smaller dining chairs???

Collection of Chairs, unified with bold paint & modern pattern!

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Instead of doing a major renovation-ish overhaul on the breakfast nook, I decided to embrace its stuck-in-1955 state by working with the froggy green Astroturf floor. Sure, red and green is kinda Santa Clausy; however, with the introduction of dark brown, the yuletide association fell to the wayside.

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Mixing Styles of Chairs

Love the difference & the unity all together.

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This is a unique idea & shows you don't have to match everything

For those who just can't choose one style!

Mismatched painted dining room chairs

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Great idea to paint different chairs same color and use same fabric to unify the look.

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Amazing dining chairs - would change seat cover material

Chairs one colour

set of different chairs with same coloration! Love it.

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Refinished vintage chairs

we can find some Craigslist/Thrift store chairs, paint them an accent color and have them reupolstered in a fun pattern ? Love this idea!

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Paint or decopage mixed chairs for dining area.

Mismatched chairs

mismatched chairs painted same color and same upholstery. LOVE

Reminds me of mismatched but coordinated bridesmaid dresses. Maybe I can convince Nate to do this for our dining table.

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Love this.

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another shot of the chairs.

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These red chairs are absolutely to die for.

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Similar but not exact - my style

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Great way to fun-up your breakfast area! Love the idea of turning thrifted chairs into beautiful pieces to make your home not-so-perfect.

Who says you can't mix em up. What fun...

See DIY Project:Unite Mismatched Dining Chairs

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Make different chairs "match" GENIUS! Note scale of chairs.

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want chairs that don't match in my kitchen! So fun!

Here is a How To on doing laquered chairs...

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Cool, for porch

Love the colour base with variation of pattern

Love the mismatched chairs being pulled together by color & pattern!!!

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