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helesbeles

upholstery colours....help

9 years ago
Hi there, any advice or suggestions welcome please...
we have just done up our little living room(1st pic below) in purple and yellow/gold colours.
ive got an old wing back chair (pic 2) that i want to get reupholstered so its the main wow feature in the room incorporating in the colours.looking for something striking whats you thoughts on the fabric below, pattern colour etc(pic 3)?
it will be expensive to get done so want it to look exquisite.
Any other fabric suggestions are welcome xx
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  • 9 years ago
    here it is.....

    Comments (15)

    • 9 years ago

      That is striking indeed, and matches with the purple and golds in your living room. Do you have any other options at the moment? Maybe someone could help to edit the pattern above, or another, onto the chair as it would help you to visualise before investing!

    • 9 years ago
      Hi, Thank you cor taking the time to comment.
      i also seen the following material but it is alot more expensive. i think there might be too much goin on woth it or looks old fashioned?
      i want to have a look in dunelm also, they may have cheaper rolls
    • PRO
      9 years ago

      Hi there,

      That's a lovely fabric, and a very striking pattern!

      I've had a look through our fabric database and have the following suggestions for you in case you fancy some more options. All suitable for domestic upholstery.

      Hopefully you will be able to follow the links, if not I will post images:

      http://www.janeclayton.co.uk/product/dilbar/113102

      http://www.janeclayton.co.uk/product/amaziliavelvets/88881

      http://www.janeclayton.co.uk/product/amalfi/48086

      http://www.janeclayton.co.uk/product/lindos/55028

      http://www.janeclayton.co.uk/product/damaskrose/36578

      http://www.janeclayton.co.uk/product/zari/67564

      If you'd like to see any sample pieces of the suggested fabrics, or any other fabrics we have available on our website, please get in touch with us -

      theteam@janeclayton.com or on 01761 404505

      Jess

      Jane Clayton & Co



    • 9 years ago
      I think Clarke and Clarke's Roxana fabric in Violet from their Uzbek collection would look good. I've included a link to the Jane Clayton page as it is currently on sale there (reasonably priced at under £40/metre). Other fabrics from the Uzbek collection would also look good.

      http://www.janeclayton.co.uk/product/roxana/113112
    • PRO
      9 years ago

      These small chairs can be tricky, my only concern with the first fabric choice is the scale and size of the large horizontal pattern once upholstered could be very over powering. Why not try using two fabrics so you can still have colour with a pattern for example plain fabric on inside with a multi coloured stripe on the back.


    • 9 years ago
      I would remove the two patterned cushions currently on your sofa and replace these with cushions in the same fabric as the recovered chair. The fabric you have shown is great .
    • 9 years ago
      Thank you Alan, i did initially have that thought in mind of using 2 types of fabric
      when i seen the zig zag pattern...it looked quite wowey...what about this pattern:
      flowered pattern around the sides and plain pattern on inside of chair?
    • PRO
      9 years ago

      I think that looks great, Depending on how much the design of the chair means to you I agree with the comment that I would redesign slightly and at least replace the back cushion with fully upholstered back which I think would give it a nice contemporary finished look.

    • 9 years ago
      i do love the chair and its very sturdy with spring base. trying not to spend loads but its difficult. will get back and seat reupholstered.
      thanks for ur help and advice Alan.i was torn between those 2 fabrics.wish u were closer by so i could hand over to you to start.
      will add a finished pic when it gets sorted
    • PRO
      9 years ago

      I hope all goes well, looking forward to seeing the end result

    • 9 years ago
      last modified: 9 years ago

      Seconding Alan's comment, would love to see what it's like when done!

    • 9 years ago
      Hi Everyone,
      Update: Finally got my wing back chair reupholstered.
      Here is the before and after pics below
      Hx
    • PRO
      9 years ago

      Great to see the finished project. As an Upholsterer I am glad you were brave enough to see the project through. I hope the whole experience was worthwhile and allowed you to personalise your favourite chair. Hope you have many more comfortable years init.

    • 9 years ago
      Thanks Alan. Once i found the correct material it was plain sailing after that. Love the colours. Its a great wow feature on the room and very comfortable.
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