The “New Look” |
“After”
Since there are two nine foot couches that required 52 yards of fabric, I searched for a luxurious but inexpensively priced material. The herringbone cotton/silk blend was only $15/yard.
Notice how we updated the sofa’s arm?
The owner has a beloved pug and her daughter made the needle point pillows for her.
elegance and comfort have to go hand in hand and I like sofas you can nap on!
I will have more photos of the room once I “work my magic” (by styling, grouping, editing)
with the homeowner’s plethora of accessories.
Have you considered reupholstering, or even adding new pillows to refresh your look?
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Interior decorator oakville says
I like light color and light color combination delights smile and happiness. Your dining room color combination is prefect and wonderful, chairs, sofa! It just gives it a freshened up look! I love everything
Debbie refreshrestyle says
I love everything! Refreshing and beautiful!
Debbie
Picture of Elegance says
I love the new sofa…very sophisticated!
The Vintique Object says
What a brilliant way to try out a trend and make your chairs all work with one another. I also love the fabric you picked for your client's sofas.
Camille
natasha {schue love} says
LOVE the suzani pattern…really freshens up the chairs! 🙂
René says
Popping back in to thank you for joining the "room by room" series.
-René
Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says
the fabric makes all the difference in the dining area- what an impact!
Sami Pat says
Mary Ann,
I, too, believe in working with what is "there". Talent, imagination and some savvy shopping!!
Ideezine says
Mary Ann,
Love the process invloved in projects, room subject, fabric hunt, gathering elements in the space, round up for install and the reveal. All projects start with the fabric don't you agree…really unifies the space.
Love this post it is a perfect example of what is involved that most people don't realize happens…the simplicity of the process flow. The difficult part is the decision process and timeline.
* I've listed your blog among those for "The Versatile Blogger Award" . We are influenced by all blogs we click over to and visit.
Happy weekend!
Bette
Renée Finberg says
the 'suzan' came out beautifully.
i adore the pattern and the colorway that you chose.
and you can tell anyone that tells you 'suzani'
is trendy,
that is is one of the oldest persian designed patterns ever created.
have a great weekend
Marilyn *Pink Martinis and Pearls* says
Love the pattern. I desperately need to recover my dining room chairs before Thanksgiving. I've put it off for the last year since this is not my thing and it totally overwhelms me. Agh! Any suggestions besides going to Calico Corners and saying "Help!" in the middle of the store? 🙂
Carla@DesignintheWoods says
Beautiful job! Love the suzani in the dining room and that ticking on the welt. I'm doing a some suzani print curtains and in ikat on some dining chair seats for a client in their traditional dining room now. Sometimes it's good to have a little bit of the trend in some fabrics. It instantly updates!
blessedmom's simple home says
I noticed the sofa arms right away. I had to take a second look to make sure it was the same couch. Great reupholstering inspiration 🙂
Blessings,
Marcia
Marcus Design says
Oh my gosh, I am dying over your use of suzani!!! I love it. Your home looks so lovely 🙂
Nancy xo
Love Where You Live says
Just love the fabric that you selected for your new chair covers. That really add a zing to an already pretty room!
bj says
All….just beautiful.
Do you do the upholstering or have it done?
Tammy@Beatrice Banks says
I love your newly recovered chairs! The pattern is so lively. I have a sofa that I'm dying to recover. I also like the herringbone fabric you helped choose for the sofa. I just persuaded a friend of mine to buy the same thing for her sofa. I'm feeling good knowing it you chose it too!
Renae Moore says
Maryann, love your DR, the suzani looks great and I like your Parson's chairs, for the dimension around the table! Love the bergere's too…
xx
lisaroyhandbags says
Great transformations! I love that you covered chairs in the Suzani and then made pillows for the others – so pretty 🙂
InteriorGroupie says
WOW I love that Suzani fabric! IT is fantastic…loving your dining room,and blog! Now following 🙂 Thanks for stopping by my blog.
Julie Taylor and Danni Greenwalt says
Maryann, Everything looks amazing. That sofa came out great. Where did you find fabric for 14.99! My gosh it looks fantastic.
michele says
gorgeous inspiration! found you via white wednesdays. come visit anytime!
http://www.hellolovelyinc.blogspot.com
michele
Love of the Sea says
Love your dining room. And the fabric on the pillows is gorgeous. I have reupholstered over the years…and have been happy with it. Now everything I have is slipcovered which works really well for us when we want to change things around. So practical.
Blondie's Journal says
I love the sofa fabric…pretty and looks like it will hold up well!
XO,
Jane
annie says
HI Mary Ann,
I love the new look in your dining room. Suzani fabric maybe a trend, but it's one I happen to love and how brilliant to mix the black and white ticking for the detail with the solid linen on the reverse. I also love the mirror in your dining room—actually I love everything in your dining room!
Love all the changes you made in "renewing" the living room of a friend. The herringbone fabric is beautiful…wow 52 yards and all the details to bring it current…all so pretty.
I think I need to check out Dorell Discount fabrics!
xo
annie
classic • casual • home says
Hi everyone, The 52 yards of fabric came from our local Dorell Discount fabrics…I bought everything they had (54 yards)…same with the suzani…just four yards. If you see something you like there, you better buy it as you can only reserve for a day. I just had a bad experience where they sold out of a charcoal linen that I had based a whole office around.
I DO like to repurpose and to get a bargain!
At The Picket Fence says
Gorgeous fabric on your chairs!! I love how it just pops in the room. What you did for your client is amazing too! Such simple changes make a huge impact and really brought it all up to date. Can't wait to see the rest! 🙂
Vanessa
Kathysue says
Great job!!! Love the ticking welt on the pillows. I love love ticking!! Reupholstering is so expensive in our area, it is almost cheaper to buy new!! I am thinking about having my sofa done in a blue and white ticking. Originally I had a ticking sofa and I miss it soooooo much and reupholstering is probably the way I will go. Kathysue
pam {simple details} says
Gorgeous update, Mary Ann! My philosophy is, if you get on the trend quickly you'll probably be tired of them by the time it's on its way out! The suzani is beautiful in your dining room.
Kelly_Deal says
Everything is gorgeous! Who cares about trendy! All that matters is that YOU love it!
Julie says
Maryan, you did such a great job, I love the pop of color of the pillows and how the Suzani fabric brings life tot he whole space.
I agree with you re-upholstering old furniture gives it a entire new life.
Teresa says
I love all of the new fabrics!!
Karen says
That sofa fabric is gorgeous & I love the suzani. 52 yards of fabric? whoa, good thing you found a good deal. Love it!
laxsupermom says
I'm a big fan of reupholstering a solid piece. No point in sending something to the landfill that has plenty of life left in it. I've done my dining chairs and a loveseat in my bedroom. Great idea smoothing out the arms for an updated look! Thanks for sharing.
Heather@SatisfyingSpaces says
It is amazing how much a new fabric can change the feeling of a space. The before and after both look terrific!
quintessence says
Great post – I TOTALLY believe in this. So many pieces of furniture can be reborn with new upholstery or a fresh coat of paint. When I was invited to go to the governor's residence to cover the renovation there, I was so impressed that one of the designers, Catherine Cleare, found all of her pieces in the basement of the house and repurposed them – they look absolutely fabulous and what a cost saving and eco friendly move!!
René says
Your dining room is still one of my favorites. Love the updates!
Kellie says
Would you mind sharing the sources of your fabric? I love the herringbone and Suzani fabrics!
Interior Design Musings says
OK, that Suzani fabric is the bomb!! I never would have thought to pipe it in that ticking, but it totally works. Such a current and hip look for that space. very jealous!! M.
Holly says
I really love the suzani fabric that you chose – especially with the linen backing and the ticking trim – it's a great look.
Teresa at Splendid Sass says
Beautiful, Mary Ann! I love the fabrics you chose. You really scored on the sofa fabric.
Hav ea great Wednesday
Teresa
xoxo
Simple Dwellings says
I love the suzani fabric you added to your chairs! Some might say it's trendy, but I love it too! I just recently had some pillows made in a suzani print, and I love it! It might end up being one of those fabrics that becomes a classic. 🙂 Great job on the upholstery choice for the sofa! What a great transformation.
Lisa @ Shine Your Light says
I have reupholstered dining room chairs but never a big undertaking like that chair or couch. I didn't even know you could change the arm style of a piece with upholstering!! Crazy.
Love the suzani fabric you chose – so pretty.
Janette - The2Seasons says
I owe you a big thank you. I ordered the Pottery Barn quilt after seeing it in your master bedroom, and I LOVE it. I paired it with a French ticking (like you, I love ticking, too) dust ruffle in neutral colors from Country Curtains. The room is calm and serene and monochromatic, just like I wanted. I am adding a pop of color with some Euro pillows with custom shams in our colors. Thank you, thank you. I had looked for months for the right quilt, and wasn't sure about the one from PB till I saw it on your blog.
Wendi @ Classic Chic Home says
I love your dining room, Mary Ann, and the changes you've made to your client's living room. I'm looking forward to seeing it completely refreshed.
A Vintage Vine says
Looks wonderful, the suzani is perfect for those chairs! It just gives it a freshened up look!
Laurie says
Beautiful. I love to see what people are doing with furniture – so inspiring.
Elizabeth Eiffel says
Great fabric with wonderful results……..can't believe the price of the fabric!
The enchanted home says
I am impressed, with everything!! Your dining room is FABULOUS. Love the Suzani fabric, its so fresh and crisp and its amazing how it changes the feeling of the space. Ditto the two chairs and sofas, they looks so fresh and elegant now…WELL DONE!!!!
Sherri Cassara says
Love the Suzani fabric! Isn't it great when you can make an easy, fairly inexpensive and fun change like that, that doesn't have to be forever? Good job!
Great improvements on the old furniture too .. and apparently we are thinking the same today – I have a similar post about great before and after reupholstery – you will have to check out 'my' Bergere chairs. xo Sherri
B.x says
Hi Mary Ann! A great collection of before & afters. I just love the timber-framed armchair. What a makeover!
French-Kissed says
Love the new look in your dining room!
Jermaine
Cindy Albert says
Hi Mary Ann, 52 yards of fabric, oh my! The end result was wonderful The arm looks much better. Isn't it amazing that one little detail can make so much difference.
Thank you for your post the other day. Are you back from Mammoth?