Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Off to Be Reupholstered


My living room needed a larger sofa than the 2 seater armless loveseat I've had in there for the last 2 years.  Well, w/the basement renovation I realized I didn't need two sofas for the media area so up came this one.  Always hated the knife-edge cushions it came with so I'm having new box cushions made that will extend about 1 inch above the back. Also, goodbye to the 8" short skirt. It will be replaced with a long skirt that falls from the top edge underneath where the cushions rest.

The 13 yards of gold fabric I had leftover (when I changed my mind for the family room sofa and used Kelly Wearstler's fern tree instead) will be used - but, it's not quite enought to cover the whole sofa!  So...

it will be combined with 8 yards of this gorgeous cut velvet from Haute Fabrics at $24 a yard. (it's a gorgeous Baker Furniture fabric!)  The velvet will go on the backs/undersides of all 6 cushions and the back of the sofa, which faces the window wall.  In the winter I'll be flipping the cushions for a two-fabric look.

Can't wait to get it back from my go-to, best upholsterer in town, Mel at Style Rite Upholstery.
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13 comments:

  1. vicki archerMay 22, 2013 at 12:07 PM

    Looks like it will be fabulous!...it's surprising how much reupholstering changes a piece of furniture!...xv

    http://vickiarcher.com

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  2. halyInNoVaMay 22, 2013 at 12:54 PM

    Michele,
    I've been following your blog for awhile and really enjoyed all of your posts.
    I'm going to HighPoint, NC at the end of June for the weekend. Have you been there? If yes, can you send me some recommendations?
    I'm in NoVa and admire stores like TImothy Paul. I also like http://hudsonboston.com that you posted some time ago.

    thanks!

    Haly in NoVa

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  3. therelishedroostMay 22, 2013 at 12:57 PM

    I love that fabric the sofa will be gorgeous!
    cant wait to see it!
    Best, Karolyn

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  4. A Perfect GrayMay 22, 2013 at 2:55 PM

    michelle, that fabric design is one of my very favorites. I always gravitate to it when looking at fabrics. this is gonna be great.

    donna

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  5. cindy hattersley designMay 22, 2013 at 8:40 PM

    I can't wait to see the finished product...good thinking raising the pillows and doing the waterfall skirt!

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  6. Boxwood TerraceMay 22, 2013 at 8:52 PM

    Beautiful fabric! Looking forward to seeing the new sofa.

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  7. Leah MossMay 23, 2013 at 2:14 PM

    yay! exciting cant wait to see

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  8. UnknownMay 24, 2013 at 1:56 PM

    Its going to be fantastic! Can't wait. Have a great weekend.
    xo Nancy
    Powellbrowerhome.com

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  9. My Notting HillMay 24, 2013 at 6:19 PM

    halyInNoVa - Hi. Your comment didn't have a return email. Re: High Point. I've gone during the Market but I"m not sure how it is when the Market is not taking place. In my blog, search High Point and you'll see a few posts. Hope that helps. Michele

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  10. StaceyMay 24, 2013 at 7:57 PM

    Gorgeous fabric. Such a steal too at that price! I look forward to seeing the 'after.'

    P.s. thanks for your lovely comment too:-)

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  11. SHERRY HARTMay 28, 2013 at 8:40 AM

    This is gonna be good....that fabric is sweet!

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  12. parenting articlesJune 19, 2013 at 6:23 AM

    nice choice on the fabric:)

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  13. Carolina ElizabethJune 30, 2013 at 9:45 PM

    During college, I worked at my parents' upholstery shop and I just get so excited to see rolls of fabric. I love that now you can get all sorts of vintage designs in new fabrics. Inspires my paintings. Thank you for all your wonderful photos, as they too are inspirational. Kindest regards, Carolina Elizabeth

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