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

30 comments:

Unknown said...

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

Allidink said...

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

All the best,
Allison

Betty said...

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

Connie said...

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

Alison Gibbs said...

Ele what lovely chairs.
Alison

blushing rose said...

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

debi said...

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.

Barbara Jean said...

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

Lori said...

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

Creations by Marie Antoinette and Edie Marie said...

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

Rebecca Nelson said...

Beautiful Ms. Ele! Gorgeous from top to bottom!

Thanks for sharing the GREAT TIPS!

xoRebecca

Caleen said...

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..

Jessica Rodarte said...

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

roseroomnz.com said...

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

Pearl said...

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

Linda said...

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

Secondhandrose said...

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

Brown Bee Studio said...

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

Alice Regan said...

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

Draffin Bears said...

Hi Ele,

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

Have a great week
Hugs
Carolyn

Miss Gracie's House said...

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

Betty said...

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

Secondhandrose said...

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

karen

vickie said...

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

Cindy@Cutepinkstuff said...

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!

Jennifer said...

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

Jillian's Bella Rosa Antiques said...

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

Celestina Marie said...

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

Sandy said...

Ele,
The chairs look great!

Fleur de Bee said...

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