Though it can still be freezing cold outside and rain storms seem to come out of nowhere, I find myself believing that the warm days of summer are right around the corner. I’ve furthered this delusion by surrounding myself with gorgeous garden books, redoing the shop windows with wonderful Spring-timey things and blasting the heaters in the evening. The start of the year signaled that it was time to start with a clean slate – finish those languishing projects, fix those broken things, clean the closets, and of course, refresh the nest. I am so excited to be involved in several home projects for new clients and I’m looking forward to providing them with “new” spaces full of life and comfort.
One of my favorite things about doing a home consultation is identifying furnishings and objects that should stay. There is often so much more to work with than people think. Some paint, a lot of elbow grease and my amazing upholsterer tend to have an enormous impact for considerably less than you would think. Re-doing furniture is like spring cleaning in that something old and unloved becomes fresh and new. Each time I drop off a chair I get anxiety. I second-guess whether I chose the right fabric, whether my instructions were crazy (and sometimes they are), and whether anyone but me will like it. I am always excited to see what the end result is! My friend Donna gave me this very sad and unloved chair knowing I would appreciate the low, simple shape:
The fabric was stained, the chair was not sturdy and it definitely looked like it had seen a dorm room or two.
I decided that the chair was more feminine than masculine and I chose a modern but romantic floral that I thought would give it a glamorous look.
I chose to have the back panel done in a quilted canvas fabric to give it a little surprise. The whole frame was rebuilt and it’s now immensely comfortable.
The piping is so fresh and modern and as always, Andres did an impeccable job!
The chair is now in my shop and is available for sale! I’m excited to see whose home is lucky enough to have it.
All my best,
Melisa
