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Cottage Style Home Decorating: 10
Secrets to Charming Chairs
by Kathryn Bechen
Cozy comfy chairs, collected wooden chairs…whatever your taste,
interesting chairs can give your cottage a personally charming and
eclectic flair.
Here are 10 secrets to “chair charm” for your home:
1. French Flair. Upholstered chairs with French curved legs and backs
create a sophisticated cottage look. They don’t have to be
expensive—search flea markets and consignment shops and reupholster.
2. Ladderback Love. Rush seat ladder-back chairs add architectural
interest. Paint each rung of the ladder-back a different color for
interest.
3. Quite a Pair. Pair two classic rolled-arm upholstered chairs next to
each other with a small table in between to encourage reading and
conversation.
4. Quirky Consignment. Scour consignment stores for sturdy and
interesting looking wooden chairs of different but complementary styles
and size. Paint each one a different but complementary color and use
around your dining table.
5. Unique Upholstery. Purchase several upholstered chairs in interesting
but different styles and unify them by reupholstering all in the same
upholstery fabric. Choose pieces with interesting wood trim and legs for
an eclectic look.
6. Wicker Wonder. Collect different styles of wicker chairs and chaises
and paint them all the same color for a unified look. Add floral seat
cushions in one style upholstery fabric to tie them together.
7. Slipcover Splendor. Soft comfy slipcovers say “instant cottage.” Try
white canvas or a faded floral print.
8. Quintessential Quilts. If your favorite upholstered chair needs
recovering but you don’t have the funds, drape your favorite quilt over
it. Or, consider using a favorite quilt as the actual upholstery fabric
for a unique and charming look.
9. Fabric Finesse. Search upholstery fabric outlets for the best quality
of upholstery fabric you can find. If you’ve saved money on the cost of
the chair, you can splurge on the fabric!
10. White Wonder. Paint all your chairs’ woodwork white and upholster
with colorful floral fabric for a fresh and airy look.
By creating some “chair charm” in your cottage, you’ll be happy to
linger and enjoy your home and your guests will feel welcomed and
comfortable too.
About the author
Visit
www.kathrynbechendesigns.com for more free ideas and tips for
decorating your cottage style home on a dollarwise budget and to sign up
for Kathryn's free e-newsletter of decorating tips and resources.
Kathryn is an interior decorating consultant and author who specializes
in Cottage Style, Non-Toxic, and Dollarwise decorating.
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