I cursed and grumbled about the first chair - I was mis-stapling all over the place when doing the back rest - but as predicted the second chair makeover went a whole lot easier. Probably the hardest thing for me was finding the right fabric. I knew I wanted a white-ish frame, with a bit of grey, so finding something in the right tones, and with a bit of pattern, was more difficult that I thought... but I think this damask does the job beautifully!
I painted the chair Antique White and then rubbed it over with a hodge podge grey I already had mixed, and finished it off with a coat of wax. I looked all over for fabric and finally found this damask pattern which I think has worked out lovely.
One of the fiddly bits was attaching the piping around the back rest and chair, which covers the stapled fabric. It was one of those things I had to have ALL my patience for, and just did a section at a time. If something didn't fit right I would just re-work it again. And eat another chocolate almond :)
So the two dining chairs came out completely different, and I'm happy with both! I can see how both would both in different types of rooms, depending on your style. On different days a different one is my favourite...
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The chairs look lovely, you have far more patience than me, I am not game to tackle upholstery!
ReplyDeleteThey both look wonderful! I'll have a bold statement thanks very much :)
ReplyDeleteLove both chairs but the Bold Statement really does it for me!!
ReplyDeleteThey are so different and yet both GORGEOUS! Good job!
ReplyDeleteYour chair looks amazing! What a great makeover! You have a new follower! Fabrizia @ www.fabtwigs.com
ReplyDeleteLove the grey chair! Is it for sale? ;-)
ReplyDeleteIt turned out gorgeous Catherine!! Love the damask you chose, it really suits the style of chair! I'm hearing you with the whole patience thing...that's why I don't think I could ever upholster full time. Least when you paint a piece you can have it done in half a day:-)
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely gorgeous! Great job :)
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you are so clever they are both great but I would go for the grey one ....I lurve it!
ReplyDeleteBec x
oooooh that grey beauty is the one for me!
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michele
Both are lovely but I favor the bold stripe and dark wood. I love things that make a statement and this does it so well!
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