Thursday, June 25, 2009

Arm Chairs in Neutral Textures

French Chairs+Velvety Fabric in Beige+Textured Trims in Various Shades of Neutral=

Three layers of trims; vintage ecru lace, silky tan trim, and tea stained burlap cording. The trims add to the chair's French look.

CRAFT TIP: Save the fabric you take off the chair to use for a pattern. Cut out fabric and secure over foam seat with staple gun. Pleat (fold), and ease fabric around chair form. Staple the bottom two laters of trim on the front of the chair. GLUE top layer of trip on top of other trims. This will hide staples. Use E6000, or glue 9000 and be careful not to get glue on fabric. Really, it's easy!


These chairs will go into the newly redecorated sitting room.


Blessings,
Ele
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30 comments:

  1. UnknownJune 25, 2009 at 5:06 PM

    Those trims are lovely on those beautiful chairs. Thanks for the tips! :)

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  2. ShaamJune 25, 2009 at 5:59 PM

    Oooo love those chairs! All the trim is so pretty and elegant!

    All the best,
    Allison

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  3. BettyJune 25, 2009 at 6:10 PM

    Your chairs are beautiful. What nice trim...lovely idea!

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  4. ConnieJune 25, 2009 at 6:15 PM

    Oh, Ele, that room is lovely, honey! I like the white coffee table also. Where did you get the chairs? I've been looking for some "soft" chairs for our dining area for months and can't seem to find any unless I want to pay exorbitant prices and I DON'T! The living room is getting a very romantic feel to it, sweetpea!
    xoxo,
    Connie

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  5. Alison GibbsJune 25, 2009 at 6:33 PM

    Ele what lovely chairs.
    Alison

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  6. blushing roseJune 25, 2009 at 9:01 PM

    Have never seen a chair with trims used on it like this, AWESOME!! Love your room. TTFN ~Marydon

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  7. debiJune 25, 2009 at 11:20 PM

    Ooh la la!! Those chairs are beautiful! I love the color, and the trims are stunning!
    Those are going to be so pretty in your sitting room.

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  8. Barbara JeanJune 26, 2009 at 2:21 AM

    Gorgeous redo. Love that 'lace' trim.
    blessings,
    Barbara jean

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  9. LoriJune 26, 2009 at 6:09 AM

    your chairs look so pretty Ele...i love the colors...and the trims make them look really special and lovely!!!

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  10. Creations by Marie Antoinette and Edie MarieJune 26, 2009 at 6:32 AM

    Ele,These chairs are to die for,So beautiful,so is your sitting room.
    XXOO Marie Antionette

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  11. Rebecca NelsonJune 26, 2009 at 10:29 AM

    Beautiful Ms. Ele! Gorgeous from top to bottom!

    Thanks for sharing the GREAT TIPS!

    xoRebecca

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  12. CaleenJune 26, 2009 at 12:28 PM

    oH i Love those chairs.. I love what you did to them.. So elegant and pretty. They will look so lovely in your room.. Great job..
    Have a blessed weekend..

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  13. Jessica RodarteJune 26, 2009 at 1:50 PM

    How pretty. You have a real eye for beautiful home decor. :)

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  14. roseroomnz.comJune 26, 2009 at 8:22 PM

    Divine, love the colours, love your restful looking living room! Rachaelxo

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  15. PearlJune 27, 2009 at 2:25 AM

    Wow I love these chairs!!! Very beautiful, I really like the French look also. Good job!!!!

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  16. LindaJune 27, 2009 at 6:49 AM

    I love the colour, they will look wonderful in your sitting room.

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  17. SecondhandroseJune 27, 2009 at 3:40 PM

    Oh so pretty....where did you find the chairs!?
    You and I are the same new color wave.
    karen

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  18. Brown Bee StudioJune 27, 2009 at 10:36 PM

    Tres jolie et chic Elle! I love the burlap trim against the luxe of the fabric and other trims...Magnifique!
    xoxo Andie

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  19. Alice ReganJune 28, 2009 at 4:45 PM

    The chairs are beautiful! I love the color choice and the trim detail just add that extra bit of detail!

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  20. Draffin BearsJune 28, 2009 at 5:57 PM

    Hi Ele,

    Your chairs are elegant and your living room looks so restful and lovely.

    Have a great week
    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  21. Miss Gracie's HouseJune 28, 2009 at 6:25 PM

    Just the right touch...very lovely!
    Rene'
    Love the new colors of your sitting room and dining room.

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  22. BettyJune 30, 2009 at 3:08 PM

    Your living room is gorgeous Ele! I love the way you trimmed out the chairs!

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  23. SecondhandroseJuly 1, 2009 at 11:56 AM

    I am loving those chairs. I came back to look at them again!

    karen

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  24. vickieJuly 1, 2009 at 3:07 PM

    ELE!!I LOVE the chairs! Beautiful colors, will be so pretty in your living room.

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  25. Cindy@CutepinkstuffJuly 1, 2009 at 5:38 PM

    Love what you've done with your chairs. I'm a fan of PINK, but love the grey/blue and neutral trims! Loving the French flair, too!

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  26. JenniferJuly 2, 2009 at 10:53 PM

    Ele These chairs are so pretty.I love the trims used that way and the color is great.Your room looks so cozy!Hugs,jen

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  27. Jillian's Bella Rosa AntiquesJuly 3, 2009 at 5:20 PM

    Lovely room! I really like the coffee table with the drawers. The chairs you covered look fantastic!

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  28. Celestina MarieJuly 4, 2009 at 7:41 AM

    Hey Ele, I am loving those gorgeous chairs. Love the trims. Makes me want to go change some chairs.
    Blessings, Celestina Marie

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  29. SandyJuly 5, 2009 at 5:43 PM

    Ele,
    The chairs look great!

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  30. Fleur de BeeJuly 7, 2009 at 11:43 PM

    Sooo Chic!! Love the double layer in the trim. You totally made it your own and now all of us can copy you!! :)

    xo Molly

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