The Green Room Interiors Chattanooga, TN Interior Decorator Designer: Modern Granny

Sunday, March 20, 2011

Another chair makeover! Here's the before. I picked up this armchair a few weeks ago. The ultra-traditional chair had a few things going for it - it was structurally sound and had classic lines. I was not thrilled with the upholstery it was wearing - the texture reminded me of car upholstery. And it's original orange-brown stain was pretty scuffed up.

Paint (after sanding and priming) to the rescue! High gloss white always looks so fresh, and I knew it would be the perfect choice for the fabric I was planning to use. I got a yard of Scalamandre's China Rose from Shannon over at The Designers Attic.

I love the old-fashioned feel of this pattern. Big cabbage roses, Chinoiserie, and gorgeous color! How can you go wrong?

Aren't you amazed at how paint and fabric can transform a piece that is past its prime into something so relevant to today's interiors? This Granny is hip!

This lovely chair is going to the shop. AND I have enough of this fabric left over to redo another armchair that will live in my foyer.

Happy Monday!

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35 comments:

Kendall said...: Very chic! You're really an expert at repainting chairs!! I love it.; March 20, 2011 at 7:20 PM
Mona Thompson said...: Probably won't be there long. Beautiful. Mona; March 20, 2011 at 7:54 PM
Carol@TheDesignPages said...: WOW!!! What an amazing transformation. That fabric is gorgeous. I don't know how you will be able to part with that chair.; March 20, 2011 at 9:10 PM
The Vintique Object said...: Yes, I AM amazed. It's a totally different chair.; March 20, 2011 at 9:27 PM
A Flair for Vintage Decor said...: Great job!!! Take care, Caroline; March 21, 2011 at 3:58 AM
Savor Home said...: That looks great! Very talented...; March 21, 2011 at 5:41 AM
Chic Coles said...: Wow what a change it turned out just beautiful.We love the fabric and the white finish compliments it so well.; March 21, 2011 at 6:28 AM
Danielle Sigwalt Interiors said...: Oh yeah you modernized that granny chair into something fabulous. Great job...that fabric is sweet! Happy Spring!; March 21, 2011 at 6:37 AM
Ashley said...: Perfect for spring! Love it!!; March 21, 2011 at 7:08 AM
Hyphen Interiors said...: FABULOUS!!! Love it and it's so cool that you got the fabric from Kirsten!; March 21, 2011 at 7:10 AM
Luciane at HomeBunch.com said...: Wow,

What a transformation! You're a handy woman! Love the color.

Have a Beautiful Spring!

xo

Luciane at HomeBunch.com; March 21, 2011 at 7:16 AM
Jimmy The Undercover Designer said...: Paint and fabric can transform a piece from horrible to beautiful and sometimes from good to bad. Great job on the chair the fabric fit it perfectly.
thanks for your kind comment.; March 21, 2011 at 7:52 AM
kayce hughes said...: beautiful!; March 21, 2011 at 8:00 AM
My Interior Life said...: Oh, Kim, I love it! It will get snatched up quickly no doubt!; March 21, 2011 at 8:25 AM
Dovecote Decor said...: I'd like to know how you prep and paint the chairs. I'm trying to get up the nerve to paint my dining room chairs a green lacquer. Huge difference.
Best,
Liz; March 21, 2011 at 8:26 AM
Lissa Pierce said...: Great transformation. Love that fabric and you can never go wrong with a white frame!; March 21, 2011 at 9:29 AM
Karen said...: Looks so fresh. Do you ever post the "befores" in your shop so customers can see the work that went into the transformation? I think it would be fun to see how things started out.; March 21, 2011 at 10:03 AM
elizabeth@themustardceiling said...: Beautiful transformation, I love the gloss white, it really makes the chair pop and your fabric is gorgeous. I am a new follower, I can't wait to read more of your blog.; March 21, 2011 at 11:11 AM
Lou Cinda @ Tattered Hydrangeas said...: Gorgeous!!!!

Lou Cinda; March 21, 2011 at 1:05 PM
Danika Herrick said...: I just love it and that fabric!
Danika; March 21, 2011 at 2:00 PM
Dovecote Decor said...: Loved the post! Come visit us at Dovecote Decor to see our fabulous French Basketeer Giveaway!

Best,
Liz; March 21, 2011 at 2:11 PM
Anonymous said...: you are good with chairs! I love it.; March 21, 2011 at 2:46 PM
mary said...: How gorgeous and custom! And my favorite colors! xox!; March 21, 2011 at 3:24 PM
Unknown said...: Beautiful work! You did an amazing job!; March 21, 2011 at 8:11 PM
Kathysue said...: Kim, I love love this chair with that fabric. Talk about a breath of fresh Spring air, this chair has it!! Great job, Kathysue; March 22, 2011 at 8:34 AM
Naomi@DesignManifest said...: YUP. Perfect fabric for the chair. Fresh whimsical traditional and fun.

Man, Kim, you make me want to do a chair so bad!! (Does that sound dirty?); March 22, 2011 at 9:33 AM
Alicia@ eco friendly homemaking said...: Wow what a great transformation!! It looks just beautiful.; March 22, 2011 at 9:41 AM
Bri@Meyouandawiener said...: Oh wow great makeover that fabric if awesome! BTW some of our cousins are moving to Chattanooga so don't be surprised if you see me stalking yo shop when we go visit them.; March 22, 2011 at 9:42 AM
Appletree said...: outstanding!; March 22, 2011 at 2:14 PM
Carrie @ Hazardous Design said...: Wow! Amazing transformation! You've inspired me to try this myself! Now, to just find that perfect chair and fabric...; March 22, 2011 at 3:19 PM
birdsofafeatherdesign.com said...: oh- I love it! yes- I love breathing new life into old pieces! Great!; March 22, 2011 at 5:21 PM
Splendid Sass said...: Love it Kim! The white turned out beautiful and the fabric is gorgeous.
Great job!
Teresa
xoxo; March 22, 2011 at 6:19 PM
InteriorGroupie said...: It looks so fresh! The combination of white paint and that fabric look fantastic.; March 22, 2011 at 6:25 PM
Audrey said...: Nice to meet you! I like your blog too:) see you soon , merci; March 23, 2011 at 2:33 AM
René said...: This chair is perfect in every way!; March 24, 2011 at 2:19 PM