brought armchairs on impulse help!

katieme2015a34

7 years ago

hi currently decorating my living room waiting for my three seater sofa to be delivered and saw two armchairs at a bargin in desperate need of restoration and went ahead and brought it. dont know if i made a mistake as my current style is more contemporary but please help me to tie in the look. they need a lick of paint and upholstering. i am going to paint them in white but not sure on fabric was thinking a neutral printed one as i like neutral environments any suggestions these are the style of chairs i purchased sorry couldnt get a picture of the actual ones as they are stored away in the garage. i have also attached a picture of the bay area (which they will go) and i also attach the fabric sample of my new modern sofa

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Create Perfect

7 years ago

These are some pieces I have worked with in the past.

I think this kind of look and colours would work well in the space so I hope it helps.

Gina

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Ledesma Design
7 years ago
Brocade .. big bold and stand alone. As accent chairs they're perfect! Dont water them down by repeating the other colours or patterns.
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Create Perfect
7 years ago
Although - I must add I do agree that they would also be fine just as they are too (mentioned above by Ledesma)
katieme2015a34
Original Author
7 years ago
thanks i love the pattered fabric on the first picture who is the fabric from?
teenytinyhouse
7 years ago
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CreatePerfect has it bang on, I'd say! What a find, they will look lovely! Do post an "after" pic so we can see the final result!
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Pamela Langbridge Curtains and Upholstery
7 years ago
They are nice chairs, paint with chalk paints and upholster in a neutral fabric with double piping instead of the close nails
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Create Perfect
7 years ago
Hi,
Sorry - I can not think of the fabric off hand. It was sometime ago unfortunately. We used fabric mostly from Nordic Style on Lots Rd in London.

This is similar and I am sure there are lots of others available with a little research.

https://www.the-millshop-online.co.uk/browse-by-colour/whites-creams.html

We offer a procurement service if you have difficulties finding it. Best of luck. I am sure they will look great.
Jonathan
7 years ago
I would paint them dark and then choose a light fabric.
Vonn
7 years ago
You don't want this chair really. Therefore could I have it pretty please? This is totally gorgeous. What a find. Am well jell.
katieme2015a34
Original Author
7 years ago
oh no i love it, its just my new sofa style is so modern was worried how it would fit into a contemporary living room design and welcome any ideas how to tie everything in. this is the before pic will post an after picture as soon as complete
Vonn
7 years ago
For what you it's worth and even though I have serious chair envy. It is the most perfect mix I think for a modern room. An antique leather might work, but I would go bold, with maybe aubergine, duck egg blue or a lovely slate grey. All are very current at the moment and also will never date. Can't wait to see it.
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Create Perfect
7 years ago
Great - look forward to seeing it complete
alyper
7 years ago
Seems a shame to destroy the look of the chairs: get some old fashioned beeswax polish and let them glow. Get cushions for the settee in complementary colourways to link them into a cohesive look.
Carolina
7 years ago
I know you said you like neutral, but I would suggest a bold fabric to give them a modern twist. Something like...
Up the Garden Path - Teal · More Info
Carolina
7 years ago
And I would paint the frame black.
Carolina
7 years ago
This is a cool look too
Mallin Cres - Living Room · More Info
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Mazur Creative Studio
7 years ago
These chairs are perfect as they are and very rich, hence the reason of your purchase. They will stand alone and bring character and colour to your room. Add decorative cushions with colours and pattern, this will change your room completely.
katieme2015a34
Original Author
7 years ago
thank you! i cant makeup my mind inam currently light sanding them as the previous owner has attempted to repaint them and done a very bad job. i know some of u suggested a black frame and bold fabric but inam so scared it will go wrong. i really like the glamorous look but like a neutral scheme. my new sofa is arriving in a few dsys perhaps if i post a picture of my current scheme u can all help me making the correct decision thanks
katieme2015a34
Original Author
7 years ago
carolins i also love your suggestions
katieme2015a34
Original Author
7 years ago
ok so i have decided to go for a more contemporary print still neutral as i want it all to look glamourous so perhaps i can add some colour with accessories. i am so indecisive the more i look at fabrics the harder it is to decide especially as i have kids and need to think practical these are some of the fabrics i like
katieme2015a34
Original Author
7 years ago
and these
katieme2015a34
Original Author
7 years ago
the second fabric sample on the first photo the geometric one has a shimmer and looks
katieme2015a34
Original Author
7 years ago
which one would you choose?
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Create Perfect
7 years ago
Hello again, I know it's hard to make decisions and hard to picture the item.
What colour are you going for with the frame?
I think the first picture fabric is best. You need to consider the points where the fabric is pulled which sometimes doesn't work well with larger stripes.
I look forward to seeing it finished.
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Create Perfect
7 years ago
The second one should work nicely too.
katieme2015a34
Original Author
7 years ago
hey thanks thats a great point thanks so that takes the stripes away, frame is going to be painted with annie sloane old white which one do you mean by second
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Create Perfect
7 years ago
In order as you see them above I would go for either on the first image of samples or the second image sample :)
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Create Perfect
7 years ago
How is your living room looking now?
Vonn
7 years ago
Some of the designs here are stunning. So much choice, so few chairs.
Carolina
7 years ago
First picture, the sample on the left or the one in the second picture look really nice.
katieme2015a34
Original Author
7 years ago
its me again, argh all prints i like the colour is completely off with the cokour of the sofsor not suited for upholstery these are the only ones i found though very expensive am i playing it safe with the colours wished i would have got a more neutral colour for the sofa i like neutral schemes dont know what to do
katieme2015a34
Original Author
7 years ago
last floral one not really my style to traditional
alyper
7 years ago
Most suggestions have been go for colour! No need to spend loads on fabric to get what you want - look in John Lewis for example. My d-in-law had a similar old chair upholstered in velvet effect scarlet to go alongside two sofas covered in cream - end result great!
katieme2015a34
Original Author
7 years ago
update on chair needs another coat of paint and now that i have had time to think i have taken in your comments and have narrowed the fabrics to 2 choices
katieme2015a34
Original Author
7 years ago
fabric choice first one has a sandy brackground and a black velvety print second is a bronzy background with a plum coloured print and sofa swatch is on top which one would you go for
teenytinyhouse
7 years ago
Second one!
katieme2015a34
Original Author
7 years ago
update i am over the moon with the finished chairs look thank you so much for your help you are all amazing
Vonn
7 years ago
Love it. absolutely perfect. Sit down with a nice glass of something fizzy. Happy Days.