Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Fresh and Sweet Arm Chair Redo

After reupholstering 4 chairs in 5 weeks, you'd think I'd swear off them for awhile. 

But I had this chair for awhile and while it wasn't bad in it's original state, it was a little grandma-ish and needed an update.

So I refinished the frame, picked out the fabric and here's the fresh, new version.




I toyed with going really bold with the fabric choice because neutrals can tend to look flat on fabric, but I love the warmth with the pattern and the clean lines. 

This piece is available in the SHOP. 

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Posted by Julia @ 551Eastdesign at 8:15 AM

36 comments:

  1. Katie @ Wildwood CreekJuly 18, 2012 at 8:32 AM

    Love the beautiful pattern on this fabric!

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  2. MarissaJuly 18, 2012 at 8:55 AM

    Oh wow oh wow I love it!!!!

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  3. UnknownJuly 18, 2012 at 11:00 AM

    AWESOME redo! Someone will buy that up quick I am sure!

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  4. NikiJuly 18, 2012 at 11:45 AM

    It's so gorgeous. i want to read in it all day long.

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  5. Jessica | Petal + PlyJuly 18, 2012 at 11:54 AM

    It looks fabulous Julia!

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  6. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.July 18, 2012 at 12:43 PM

    Gosh Julia, that is just sooo pretty!

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  7. MorganJuly 18, 2012 at 12:44 PM

    I love the pattern on that fabric. I think this turned out beautiful! Great job Julia and I wish I had a friend that could sew like that!

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  8. CatherineJuly 18, 2012 at 1:26 PM

    That fabric definately doesn't look flat - it's gorgeous! Your chairs are just out of this world!/*-*-

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  9. DanielleJuly 18, 2012 at 6:36 PM

    oooh, another lovely chair. I love the color and the fabric choice. Well done!

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  10. AnnekeJuly 18, 2012 at 10:26 PM

    This looks so good Julia. I love the neutral fabric! You really have such a great eye for things. :-)

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  11. 6th GradeJuly 19, 2012 at 4:20 AM

    seriously, THIS is my favorite!! i love the fabric choice; it's neutral but bold it, too! dreamy!

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  12. JayneJuly 19, 2012 at 7:28 AM

    The fabric looks beautiful with the white paint, fresh and pretty!

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  13. KathyJuly 19, 2012 at 6:16 PM

    Beautiful!!! I haven't braved the upholstery world yet but it is on my list....hope I can do half as good a job as this! :) Blessings!

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  14. andrea@townandprairieJuly 20, 2012 at 7:56 PM

    I love when a grandma item gets saved from the grave with a redo! This fabirc is gorgeous!

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  16. Good Time CharlieJuly 22, 2012 at 5:21 PM

    Love the fabric choice, I think you were spot on. It looks so chic and updated now!

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  18. Peggy JeanJuly 23, 2012 at 9:33 AM

    I love the fabric choice! And what a great friend to help you out with the sewing.. I would love to learn how to do that!

    -Peggy

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  19. AngieJuly 23, 2012 at 9:16 PM

    I absolutely love this chair!!

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  20. UnknownJuly 23, 2012 at 9:51 PM

    Wonderful chair, love the pattern!

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  21. Little Miss MaggieJuly 24, 2012 at 7:34 AM

    Love that fabric. What a lucky chair to be saved in this way.

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  22. DebraJuly 24, 2012 at 7:50 AM

    LOVE the fabric. It's so pretty. I have a similar chair that I need to reupholster but I have been putting it off. This is a great inspiration. :)

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  23. Kristin @ My Uncommon Slice of SuburbiaJuly 24, 2012 at 8:55 AM

    Gorgeous chair makeover! Thanks for linking up.

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  24. JenneliseJuly 24, 2012 at 8:52 PM

    Fantastic! What a beautiful chair! I love the fabric :)
    Jennelise

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  25. Cassie BustamanteJuly 25, 2012 at 4:02 AM

    you are amazing. i think i shall call you chair master.

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  26. JeannineJuly 25, 2012 at 8:26 AM

    Beautiful!!!

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  27. Adorned From AboveJuly 25, 2012 at 11:05 AM

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  28. Allison @ The Golden SycamoreJuly 26, 2012 at 6:04 PM

    I love it! I love the fabric you picked, especially. It is bold without being over-the-top! Very pretty! Visiting from DIY Home Sweet Home. I'm a new follower! :)

    Allison

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  29. Sumo @ Sumo's Sweet StuffJuly 27, 2012 at 5:55 PM

    Thanks for linking up! I'll be featuring this on my blog tomorrow!

    http://www.sumossweetstuff.com

    Sumo:)

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  30. Be Colorful CoastalJuly 28, 2012 at 2:48 PM

    great design and refinishing work on you part and kudos to the upholsterer too. Thanks for sharing your classy beauty on BeColorful this week.
    p

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  31. StaceyJuly 30, 2012 at 2:15 PM

    That is just so pretty. Great job! You have a true gift with redoing chairs!
    Stacey :o)

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    Thanks so much for linking up to Your Whims Wednesday, I featured this on my blog today! Come stop by and grab a featured button! http://www.mygirlishwhims.com/2012/07/your-whims-wednesday-70-and-features.html

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