Monday, March 23, 2009

REHAB

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I have a passion for vintage furniture. As a designer, I clearly love transformations, so when the two come together with a bit of sweat equity. I'm thrilled. Here's recent rehab of my own.
I found this baby on the side of the road..a little paint, coral velvet and {also a favorite} nickel nail heads...Voila drab is fab...


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14 comments:

  1. VieraMarch 23, 2009 at 5:39 PM

    What a great find and perfect transformation!
    V

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  2. Puhvis KukkMarch 23, 2009 at 6:19 PM

    Did you do the upholstery or did you have it done? If you did it yourself - v impressive! You should post step by step photos on how to do it. I've always wanted to try my hand but too scared and unskilled I suppose.

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  3. Ivy LaneMarch 23, 2009 at 9:50 PM

    looks AWESOME.. i think i would paint the legs black..??

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  4. UnknownMarch 23, 2009 at 10:04 PM

    Fabulous! I love the nailhead trim, the color you chose for the upholstery and the white paint. It looks fantastic.

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  5. Julie Richard - Shelter March 24, 2009 at 9:22 AM

    I think black legs would look great too or maybe even deep grey/brown. The reason I chose white is because it's going in my office and my desk is white lacquer. Black would have been too heavy!!

    Best,
    Julie

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  6. AnonymousMarch 24, 2009 at 9:28 AM

    Looks fabulous, Julie!!

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  7. Julie Richard - Shelter March 24, 2009 at 9:29 AM

    I didn't do the upholstery myself.

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  8. Julie Richard - Shelter March 24, 2009 at 9:35 AM

    B -

    The color looks close to yours doesn't it? I've had this fabric for over a year now...

    Thanks Betsy,

    xo,
    J

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  9. modern.chic. inspired.March 24, 2009 at 10:49 AM

    Looks fabulous - I too can't get over coral color, especially velvet. I wish I found more great things roadside!

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  10. AnonymousMarch 25, 2009 at 11:51 AM

    Hel-LO, Gorgeous! Great lines on that chair and I love that punchy color!

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  11. LindsBMarch 27, 2009 at 12:10 AM

    I love this chair, its beautiful!

    Where did you get the upholstery done? I have a few chairs that need a makeover and I'm stuck on where to take them.

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  12. Julie Richard - Shelter March 27, 2009 at 8:15 AM

    L.B -

    I have a great upholstery workroom on the North Shore. I'll email you his info. if you'd like.

    Oh and I found the chair on the side of the road. ;)

    J

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  13. jewelrygirlMay 27, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    The coral chair is fantastic! I love it. I would love to find a chair like that for my desk in the living room.

    Nice job!

    Jenny

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  14. UnknownMarch 9, 2013 at 8:35 PM

    Where did you find this coral velvet? I love the color.

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