Mames, you're an inspiration ;)

Leigha12 · March 2010

All of your D&R questions have my brain all worked up on ideas for us to spice up our house. We need a patio set, you found great inexpensive ones at Big Lots. I might have to take DH shopping this weekend (we already hit bbq weather here). And now I'm trying to think of things to add some color to our house. My first thought is to reupholster our dining room stools in some fun color. D@mn you and your decorating posts!

mamie329 · March 2010

I'm glad my incessant decor questions have helped someone! They're even driving me crazy.

But I'm way thankful to have you guys because every time I post on D&R I get like 4 responses. (No offense to kaley, who I know is a D&R reg.)

Leigha12 · March 2010

I'm lame. I've had the same living room furniture for about 9 years now. I bought it when I got my first solo apartment. I loved it, but DH hates it. BUT we can't afford a new set and I'd rather have a bedroom set anyways. So 2 years ago I bought this expensive material and a sewing machine to recover the pillows. Material is still sitting there waiting for me.

One of these days! Basically, I'm a motivated starter, but not a finisher. I do, however, think I can recover chairs in just a couple hours, so I might do this soon...and maybe even matching or accenting placemats.

mamie329 · March 2010

What color/material are you doing the pillows in?

Leigha12 · March 2010

Well, the couch is a sage green color. The pillows are big pillows that are the seat backs, basically. Currently, they are sage on one side, and cream, sage, turquoise and tan patterned on the other side. I found some material in matching colors but stripes. I thought it would lighten the set up. The material is a smooth, comfy cotton (whereas now it's a rough, typical couch material).It wouldn't be a huge change, but it would make it look more summery.

Our DR is an open area attached, and we currently have a chocolate brown counter-height table and chocolate brown stools with, yup, chocolate brown cushions. I'm thinking of an orange pop to the chairs and table top...well, I have blue plates, so that may not work. Hmmmm.

Leigha12 · March 2010

You can sorta see some of my furniture in the pictures here. The rug matches, which I why I'm not ready to change it up too much yet.

http://heatherandrobert.weebly.com/stuff-for-sale.html

mamie329 · March 2010

Orange and blues are complementary because they're opposite each other in the color wheel.

I hope you bring us pics of the finished product! I wish I could sew, b/c I'd totally make my own throw pillows since it's hard finding plum/purples in accents!

Leigha12 · March 2010

mamie329:
Orange and blues are complementary because they're opposite each other in the color wheel.

This is true. I'm just trying to picture orange, chocolate and blue (plates) together behind a green and beige backdrop (living room).

mamie329 · March 2010

I think it would work. See if you can find an art print or fabric to make a pillow that has all those shades in it. Viola! Instant coordinating.

Leigha12 · March 2010

Actually, that's a good idea. I could make throw pillows in the same fabric as the chair colors. My living room might look a little retro, but that could be fun.

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