Comments on: chair makeover in progress– paint color suggestions needed! http://www.shelterrific.com/2008/01/17/chair-makeover-in-progress-paint-color-suggestions-needed/ where people who love their homes click Sun, 20 Jul 2008 11:39:33 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: shelterrific » Blog Archive » new-old furniture: still new, or getting old? http://www.shelterrific.com/2008/01/17/chair-makeover-in-progress-paint-color-suggestions-needed/#comment-242660 shelterrific » Blog Archive » new-old furniture: still new, or getting old? Tue, 05 Feb 2008 15:04:23 +0000 http://www.shelterrific.com/2008/01/17/chair-makeover-in-progress-paint-color-suggestions-needed/#comment-242660 [...] our recent chair decorating post, Shelterrific reader Dana linked to a lovely bentwood chair in high gloss peony from Brocade Home. [...] [...] our recent chair decorating post, Shelterrific reader Dana linked to a lovely bentwood chair in high gloss peony from Brocade Home. [...]

]]> By: Katrina http://www.shelterrific.com/2008/01/17/chair-makeover-in-progress-paint-color-suggestions-needed/#comment-228597 Katrina Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:40:49 +0000 http://www.shelterrific.com/2008/01/17/chair-makeover-in-progress-paint-color-suggestions-needed/#comment-228597 I love the frame of the chair and I think it can look amazing in a number of colors. I would think about what room you plan to have it in and what color palette you want in that room. Bottom line is that any other half a yard of a fabric would not be all that expensive if you wanted to rethink the entire look of the chair. I think it could look really cool if the chair frame were either black or white. With a modern fabric with either green, yellow or white hues. (Any of the fabrics in the website link would look cool with a dark almost black or white chair frame. It could even be great if the frame were red with a white fabric seat. It can become a cool accent chair. I'm excited to see what you decide! I love the frame of the chair and I think it can look amazing in a number of colors. I would think about what room you plan to have it in and what color palette you want in that room.

Bottom line is that any other half a yard of a fabric would not be all that expensive if you wanted to rethink the entire look of the chair.

I think it could look really cool if the chair frame were either black or white. With a modern fabric with either green, yellow or white hues. (Any of the fabrics in the website link would look cool with a dark almost black or white chair frame.

It could even be great if the frame were red with a white fabric seat. It can become a cool accent chair. I’m excited to see what you decide!

]]> By: Audrey Heffner http://www.shelterrific.com/2008/01/17/chair-makeover-in-progress-paint-color-suggestions-needed/#comment-226377 Audrey Heffner Sun, 20 Jan 2008 05:03:53 +0000 http://www.shelterrific.com/2008/01/17/chair-makeover-in-progress-paint-color-suggestions-needed/#comment-226377 OMG just saw those peony chairs! And that price!! THAT was worth turning my computer on! OMG just saw those peony chairs! And that price!! THAT was worth turning my computer on!

]]> By: Audrey Heffner http://www.shelterrific.com/2008/01/17/chair-makeover-in-progress-paint-color-suggestions-needed/#comment-226375 Audrey Heffner Sun, 20 Jan 2008 05:01:16 +0000 http://www.shelterrific.com/2008/01/17/chair-makeover-in-progress-paint-color-suggestions-needed/#comment-226375 Oh, definitely paint the chair! You're not matching a dining room suite, so go for it. Just take a pic of the chair when you go fabric shopping, pick a deliberately non formal fabric, but one that doesnt clash with the chair. I wish I knew your house, I've looked for so many fabrics for me lately that I could rattle off design numbers, much less the names of the designers! Pick a fabric that goes with the rest of your house, and then make sure it has one offbeat color, to jazz up but not disrespect it, and you're 3/4 of the way there! Oh, definitely paint the chair! You’re not matching a dining room suite, so go for it. Just take a pic of the chair when you go fabric shopping, pick a deliberately non formal fabric, but one that doesnt clash with the chair. I wish I knew your house, I’ve looked for so many fabrics for me lately that I could rattle off design numbers, much less the names of the designers! Pick a fabric that goes with the rest of your house, and then make sure it has one offbeat color, to jazz up but not disrespect it, and you’re 3/4 of the way there!

]]> By: Dana http://www.shelterrific.com/2008/01/17/chair-makeover-in-progress-paint-color-suggestions-needed/#comment-225143 Dana Fri, 18 Jan 2008 18:13:10 +0000 http://www.shelterrific.com/2008/01/17/chair-makeover-in-progress-paint-color-suggestions-needed/#comment-225143 I don't favor anything pale because of the "Easter" affect, mentioned by someone else...unless your room is something like cottage-style and already has a feminine palette. If not, go bold to bring it into this century! If you want to keep the wood, then another fabric that is bold in design and color would make it feel up-to-date. But I like the "waverly" fabric if the chair is painted in a blog color. I love the magenta idea, or hot pink done in a high gloss. A bold, not pale green, could be stunning too. Since you said your room is not formal (and I am guessing not strickly traditional?), then I think you can have fun, even go wild. What color first came to my mind is a chair from Brocade Home -- a peony-colored chair. This color would work too, and you can see the high-gloss shine. See here: http://www.brocadehome.com/bh/catalog/product/product_detail.jsp?productId=bh_prod112051&link=leftnav&navAction=jump&navCount=2 You might also consider dry brushing on some crisp white, maybe even chocolate brown, and wiping it off to reveal the carved wood details/lines in the wood. You can experiment. Just wipe off quickly while it is wet if you don't like it. I will enjoy seeing this unfold. There are so many "right" ways to do this peice. I will blog soon about refurbishing furniture and will link this for my readers. thanks for sharing! and keep going... Dana I don’t favor anything pale because of the “Easter” affect, mentioned by someone else…unless your room is something like cottage-style and already has a feminine palette. If not, go bold to bring it into this century! If you want to keep the wood, then another fabric that is bold in design and color would make it feel up-to-date. But I like the “waverly” fabric if the chair is painted in a blog color.

I love the magenta idea, or hot pink done in a high gloss. A bold, not pale green, could be stunning too. Since you said your room is not formal (and I am guessing not strickly traditional?), then I think you can have fun, even go wild.

What color first came to my mind is a chair from Brocade Home — a peony-colored chair. This color would work too, and you can see the high-gloss shine. See here: http://www.brocadehome.com/bh/catalog/product/product_detail.jsp?productId=bh_prod112051&link=leftnav&navAction=jump&navCount=2

You might also consider dry brushing on some crisp white, maybe even chocolate brown, and wiping it off to reveal the carved wood details/lines in the wood. You can experiment. Just wipe off quickly while it is wet if you don’t like it.

I will enjoy seeing this unfold. There are so many “right” ways to do this peice. I will blog soon about refurbishing furniture and will link this for my readers.

thanks for sharing!

and keep going…
Dana

]]> By: Lesley http://www.shelterrific.com/2008/01/17/chair-makeover-in-progress-paint-color-suggestions-needed/#comment-225094 Lesley Fri, 18 Jan 2008 16:46:41 +0000 http://www.shelterrific.com/2008/01/17/chair-makeover-in-progress-paint-color-suggestions-needed/#comment-225094 I disagree with Audrey--why be so regimented about it? I like the sound of the cucumber/light sage. I disagree with Audrey–why be so regimented about it? I like the sound of the cucumber/light sage.

]]> By: Bunny W. http://www.shelterrific.com/2008/01/17/chair-makeover-in-progress-paint-color-suggestions-needed/#comment-225072 Bunny W. Fri, 18 Jan 2008 16:19:51 +0000 http://www.shelterrific.com/2008/01/17/chair-makeover-in-progress-paint-color-suggestions-needed/#comment-225072 Everyone, thank you so much for your suggestions. Laura_s, good point about the Eastery effect—I can see in particular how green might do that. I like the magenta idea, but that really depends on finding the perfect shade, and painting the chair flawlessly. If I pick that first I will do a quick post about paint tips, perhaps. Also, Audrey, I see what you mean about the fabric, absolutely. My living room isn't very formal, though: do you think that's a problem? Nevertheless, now I am considering perhaps posting with some new fabric ideas. Any new thoughts from all of you? Also, in addition to needing some glue, the chair is nicked and scratched; if I take Audrey's suggestions and use a different fabric and no paint, is there a way to make the wood look better that isn't too time consuming (such as wood stain, which I've never used)? Everyone, thank you so much for your suggestions. Laura_s, good point about the Eastery effect—I can see in particular how green might do that. I like the magenta idea, but that really depends on finding the perfect shade, and painting the chair flawlessly. If I pick that first I will do a quick post about paint tips, perhaps.

Also, Audrey, I see what you mean about the fabric, absolutely. My living room isn’t very formal, though: do you think that’s a problem?

Nevertheless, now I am considering perhaps posting with some new fabric ideas. Any new thoughts from all of you? Also, in addition to needing some glue, the chair is nicked and scratched; if I take Audrey’s suggestions and use a different fabric and no paint, is there a way to make the wood look better that isn’t too time consuming (such as wood stain, which I’ve never used)?

]]> By: Audrey Heffner http://www.shelterrific.com/2008/01/17/chair-makeover-in-progress-paint-color-suggestions-needed/#comment-224964 Audrey Heffner Fri, 18 Jan 2008 13:17:18 +0000 http://www.shelterrific.com/2008/01/17/chair-makeover-in-progress-paint-color-suggestions-needed/#comment-224964 This is way too hard. What happened was, the original fabric had a hint of something tradional, very formal, and you went all Waverly on the fabric. (nothing against waverly, but it doesnt work in this case) The best thing here would be to rethink the fabric. The chair and the fabric are apples and oranges, chinchilla and plaid. (did I just say that?) Thats why it's difficult to decide. The chair is gorgeous. Get some wood glue, firm it up, then go shopping with a picture of the chair, and then you have a couple of choices, either to match its seriousness in the fabric, or to go totally the opposite. I just bought some fabric for my kitchen chairs that are little hens and chikens. (not what you should do) Pick a stripe with variegated widths and colors, matching your decor...a toile might look good. Go serious or whimsical, either way is paying homage to a very pretty chair. This is way too hard. What happened was, the original fabric had a hint of something tradional, very formal, and you went all Waverly on the fabric. (nothing against waverly, but it doesnt work in this case) The best thing here would be to rethink the fabric. The chair and the fabric are apples and oranges, chinchilla and plaid. (did I just say that?) Thats why it’s difficult to decide. The chair is gorgeous. Get some wood glue, firm it up, then go shopping with a picture of the chair, and then you have a couple of choices, either to match its seriousness in the fabric, or to go totally the opposite. I just bought some fabric for my kitchen chairs that are little hens and chikens. (not what you should do) Pick a stripe with variegated widths and colors, matching your decor…a toile might look good. Go serious or whimsical, either way is paying homage to a very pretty chair.

]]> By: Mary T. http://www.shelterrific.com/2008/01/17/chair-makeover-in-progress-paint-color-suggestions-needed/#comment-224715 Mary T. Fri, 18 Jan 2008 04:55:01 +0000 http://www.shelterrific.com/2008/01/17/chair-makeover-in-progress-paint-color-suggestions-needed/#comment-224715 I like the magenta idea. But then, I have a pepto-pink office! I like the magenta idea. But then, I have a pepto-pink office!

]]> By: Pencils http://www.shelterrific.com/2008/01/17/chair-makeover-in-progress-paint-color-suggestions-needed/#comment-224618 Pencils Fri, 18 Jan 2008 01:05:25 +0000 http://www.shelterrific.com/2008/01/17/chair-makeover-in-progress-paint-color-suggestions-needed/#comment-224618 I think a pale pink would be amazing. I think a pale pink would be amazing.

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