Saturday, March 13, 2010

Upholstery sneak peek!

We are almost ready to unveil the first couple upholstery reinventions!!!!! Just have to get the cushions and slipcovers finished and picked up from the seamstress. But because I am too impatient, and hate to keep you waiting forever I want to introduce you to my first beauty.

I was immediately drawn to the cane arms. TONS of potential!


Until I have it all ready for the big unveil next week here are a few snippets of what it's transformation has been like.

Dove grey paint + tons of distressing + white linen upholstery=perfection






I decided to get rid of the tufting on the back of the seat and instead went with a plush, overstuft look.

Can't wait to share more with you guys!

29 comments:

  1. The White City ProjectMarch 13, 2010 at 12:01 PM

    I excited to see the finished product. I picked up a pair of similar chairs and can't decide what to do with them.

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  2. Caroline @ The Feminist HousewifeMarch 13, 2010 at 12:08 PM

    I cannot wait!!! = )

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  3. Ivy LaneMarch 13, 2010 at 12:18 PM

    I feel a really good "reveal" comin' on!!!!

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  4. Shades of paleMarch 13, 2010 at 12:29 PM

    ohhh lala!

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  5. Sylvia (at) Lily's Pad and PetalsMarch 13, 2010 at 12:43 PM

    Can't wait to see the finished product. I want that dove grey paint - what brand and color is that? Please.
    Sylvia

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  6. ChristineMarch 13, 2010 at 12:57 PM

    Love it so far! Can't wait to see the whole thing!!

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  7. Kelly @ turned UP to ELEVEN!March 13, 2010 at 1:26 PM

    This looks great so far. My dinning room chairs have the same backing and I wondered how they would look in white - I'm pleased to say I love it! Thank you for the inspiration maybe one day I will paint them!

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  8. RachelMarch 13, 2010 at 1:28 PM

    I enjoy your blog. Thank you.
    http://prettybeautifulblogs.blogspot.com/

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  9. AngeMarch 13, 2010 at 1:57 PM

    The suspense is killing me!!!
    Angex

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  10. Amber's NotebookMarch 13, 2010 at 2:02 PM

    ohh i can't wit to see it finished!!

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  11. CharoMarch 13, 2010 at 2:06 PM

    Oh...waiting for the great reveal.
    Hugs
    Charo

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  12. Natalie of TheBusyBudgetingMama.comMarch 13, 2010 at 2:09 PM

    ooo can't wait to see it!! lovely little sneak peaks!

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  13. Seagrass InteriorsMarch 13, 2010 at 3:18 PM

    oooohhhh - what a teaser! Can't wait to see how they turn out!
    Melissa

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  14. GinaMarch 13, 2010 at 4:17 PM

    Exciting!!! I cannot wait to see it!

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  15. Invited InMarch 13, 2010 at 5:52 PM

    Wow girl!! You make me want to fill my garage with bunches of furniture and paint, paint, paint! You are awesome:)
    Blessings to you,
    Melissa

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  16. Time for TreasuresMarch 13, 2010 at 6:26 PM

    I have a feeling I'm going to totally regret not buying that exact chair that I saw at a garage sale yesterday for $25 but didn't know if that was a good price! Can't wait to see what you've done with it, never thought about painting the caneing, just thought about slipcovering it.

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  17. moniqueMarch 13, 2010 at 9:40 PM

    my goodness looks like its going to be a beautiful piece. my MIL just bought a chair like this and we were talking about what to recover it with....can't wait to see what you did!

    love your blog!

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  18. phoenix carpet cleaningMarch 13, 2010 at 9:55 PM

    As a phoenix carpet cleaning professional these are great tips. Good post.

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  19. Linda@ Lime in the CoconutMarch 14, 2010 at 8:05 AM

    Ahhhh. ane chairs. Love em...cannot wait to see them! Just finished a chair. On the look out for more!

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  20. Isaac's FamilyMarch 14, 2010 at 11:01 AM

    Can't wait to see it!

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  21. Isaac's FamilyMarch 14, 2010 at 11:01 AM

    Can't wait to see it!

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  22. angela | the painted houseMarch 14, 2010 at 7:24 PM

    I can already tell that chair will be luscious!

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  23. Julie MautnerMarch 14, 2010 at 9:31 PM

    Just found your blog...I'm gonna love it I can tell. Here's mine: http://theprovencepost.blogspot.com/
    Thanks!

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  24. KimMarch 15, 2010 at 6:44 AM

    I love this chair and I want to do one of my own. I found a wing back chair yesterday but opted against the 45 dollar price tag because of the cost of upholstery. How much do you think it would cost to get it upholstered?

    Thanks! Kim

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  25. Katie KelleyMarch 15, 2010 at 8:34 AM

    I have 2 of these exact chairs in my living room. I LOVE THEM

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  26. UnknownMarch 15, 2010 at 10:22 AM

    Can't wait to see the grand finale! :)

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  27. Cherish @ My Cup of TeaMarch 15, 2010 at 1:00 PM

    I can't wait to see the end result!! I love chair refurbs!!

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  28. Decor I AdoreMarch 15, 2010 at 1:46 PM

    Gosh that turned out amazing! I actually found a chair that looks a bit like this for only $5 the other day. I grabbed it cause I thought I could try my hand at reupholstering for the first time. Am waiting for better weather to get started. Thanks for the ideas and for the eye candy also ;)

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  29. UnknownMarch 15, 2010 at 2:07 PM

    It's going to be just STUNNING! Can't wait to see the end result!

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