Monday, February 15, 2010

SLIPCOVERED WINGCHAIR


Over at one of my favourite blogs, http://purestylehome.blogspot.com/ Lauren posted today on transforming furniture pieces. She has so many wonderful transformations on her blog, she is a real inspiration. Above is an after photo of my mum's old dusty rose with its new slipcover.

And this is how it looked before.  It used about 7 yards of white denim, and my upholsterer does wonderful slipcovers. Because I wanted it look look less formal (it is at the cottage) I asked him to make a short skirt with a little kick pleat at the knee.

Originally there were two of them, but we gave one away to the Salvation Army Shelter, not thinking we would use it. (kick).

9 comments:

  1. That chair looks great. Nice to stumble across another Canadian blog. I am adding you to my blog roll!

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  2. so glad I found your blog, I have 2 of those "dusty rose' beauties just waiting to be slip-covered. Yours looks fantastic...great job and I love the pillow.

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  3. I LOVE white slipcovered wingback chairs. So classic and timeless. It looks beautiful. Thank you for taking the time to stop by my new blog and leave a comment. It was really appreciated. You have a beautiful blog and I can't wait to see more. I'm glad I found yours.

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  4. I love slipcovers, especially white ones and yours is lovely! Too bad you gave the other one away, but at least you can enjoy one truly beautiful chair!

    Kat :)

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  5. I also love slipcover and this chair looks perfect!
    ~Nancy

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  6. your blog is beautiful!! the chair is perfect now and i just adore the kickpleat!! xoxo,
    lauren

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  7. I love the slipcovered wing chair. I am still trying to get up the courage to make my own slipcover. Maybe your chair will be my inspiration to do so.

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