Have you ever inherited a piece of furniture that you felt obligated to keep but doesn’t fit your decor or color scheme? Or maybe you found a chair for a steal of a deal (or free) that would be perfect if only it had a different fabric. I have! I admit I have a slight compulsion (addiction) with this. I am constantly looking for pieces to rescue. For instance, right now I have two blue side chairs, a couple of barrel back office chairs, and some stools I snagged for super cheap that I thought still had potential. I am working on a couple of those projects now so stay tuned for an update on those transformations.
My daughter picked up this free upholstered rocker and ottoman from a mom’s group in Charlotte for the baby’s room. It was in perfect condition, except for the fact that it was a pale yellow stripe and very dingy (if you zoom in you can see what I mean).
Of course, my daughter looked past the outer shell and thought that her mom might be able to cover it. So she hauled it to the lake one week, I got to work, and in a couple of days she was able to bring it home with her completely refreshed …the chair that is.
I chose a vintage white bull denim from Big Duck Canvas. White, you say? Of course! Don’t be afraid to go light with slipcovers. This creamy soft white is a perfect color to coordinate with whatever color scheme you have. Or if you are like me and like to change colors and move furniture around often, it will go with anything.
As long as the fabric is washable and easy care, you can simply remove it and throw it in the wash. I preshrunk this fabric so it would be able to be washed frequently. A pair of arm covers would be an added bonus to lengthen the time between laundering.
The ottoman and chair would be a great addition in their new house and baby’s room whether it is a boy or girl. I can’t wait until July to find out!
Update: This chair will be perfect in a shiplap and pink floral inspired room….(it’s a girl).
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