Burlap, Animal Prints and More Reupholstering Fun
So I went shopping for burlap fabric to finally reupholster those green chairs of mine.
For those of you who asked about different types of burlap, for any furniture that you’re actually going to be sitting on, you don’t want to use pure burlap like grain sacks because they tend to shed and are scratchy and not very comfortable. Â Instead, look for a blend with a good weight. I ended up getting this European linen burlap (at Lewis & Sheron) and it has that great texture I was going for but is also very smooth and soft.
It’ll look beautiful on those chairs, right? Right. But the story wouldn’t be interesting if I actually stuck with a plan, would it? Of course not. So I also got this:
I always love me some animal prints and this neutral one just jumped out at me. I brought it home and draped it on the chairs to see how it would look:
and I absolutely love it, especially against the dark wood! So as of this minute, I’m 99% sure I’m going with this. (I can use the burlap on something else.)
It’s to the upholsterer tomorrow! I’m also going to try to take the settee if it’ll fit in the car. Reupholstering. So much fun!
Have a great weekend, everyone!
(Photos: FTRB)
This is going to be fabulous….love that tan colored animal print. I cannot wait to see the finished product, love the direction you are headed in!
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Oh I agree with your decision, perfect. The burlap is perfect and I know you find something for it!
Xoxo
Karena
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Love it! You always know just what to do! …and thanks for the info on the burlap
I love it!!! Plans are made to be changed:)
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Very pretty! Can’t wait to see the finished product!
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Love both, but c’mon that animal print is the shiz. I cannot wait to see the finished product and the setee.
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Nice choice. Wild but mild.
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Don’t you love following those serendipitous instincts! I think the animal print will look gorgeous on your chairs.
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Brilliant! Oh, I am envious of your choice–I Love that fabric. That is going to be crazy elegant.
Have a great weekend…
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ooooh….can’t wait to see. Tell them to hurry up!
Great fabric…it will look fabulous…..Have a lovely weekend….xv
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Oui, do the fabulous print. I bought a lovely French chair that was reupholstered in burlap and there’s a worn hole in the front, three months later. The print is not only a bigger statement, it will be more durable – fashionable and practical! Can’t beat it!
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I’m nuts about the animal print. Love it!
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agree with everyone ..love the annimal print! I am also in Atlanta and have a couch from craigslist that I bought to recover myself, but think it may be a job to turn over to a professional. Just curious who your upholsterer is and what part of town…??
thanks!