I really liked the cool backs and I thought they could be a fun re-do project.
So here's where you, dear reader, come in. I already know I want to paint these chairs and recover the seats, and I've got a few ideas. The first idea I had was to paint the chairs white and reupholster the seats is this fabric:
"Plume" by Thomas Paul for Duralee in peacock blue- I love love love this fabric, and the peacock feathers are really huge (about the size of your handprint). I got it for an absolute STEAL last Thanksgiving in Boston, and so I ended up carrying 23 yards(!) back in my luggage.
Perhaps paint it lacquered red and upholster the seats with this cool Ikea fabric:
You know I love those chairs and I vote for painting them white with the Thomas Paul fabric!
ReplyDeleteYou always have the best luck at the thrift stores. Great score!!
I think white too with the blue fabric would be great for summer. They'd look great in a conservatory.
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't paint them, maybe just use satin varnish for some sheen. Cover the seats in a black print. Though I like the idea of painting the chairs red and the gray fabric, would it be more difficult to sell them?
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A rich shade of glossy yellow would be cool with the Ikea fabric. I love yellow and gray together. You'll have no problem selling! They almost look gold in this photo which would be cool too with the peacock feather motif.
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of white with that fabric...very cool. Although my answer as to what color to paint something is ALWAYS....TEAL! :)
ReplyDeleteI love the white with the peacock feather material--it would really pop! Plus I just love peacocks, period!
ReplyDeleteI agree, white with the blue peacock fabric. It's fabulous!
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