Help with ottoman fabric please & a shout out to jlc712
First of all, I want to thank jlc712 for steering me towards suiting fabrics for my FR renovation last fall. Her advice led to just the right feel I was looking for: slightly rustic, slightly sophisticated, and calm. I am delighted with the new furnishings thanks to you, jlc.
So I picked up this free ottoman -- dirty, but the perfect size and leg design. What would you choose for new fabric -- color, scale of print (if any). No skirt, I think. Tufted? I don't want it to be a focal point or accent piece, just something that complements the rest of the fabrics.
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Comments (7)If all of your pieces will fit on the half slab that you are working with, your fabricator should be able to fab everything - but remember - everything has to fit so that the 1/2 slab's "yield" will work out to what you want... Also - chances are that your Fabricator's "Stone Stretcher" is not working so y'all are going to have to do your planning on the layout well.... If it's any consolation, MY stone stretcher is down too = parts shortage.... ;-) As to the cost of you should be able to expect - get a bid from your Fabricator - Me telling you what HE should be charging YOU..... is like HIM... telling MY customer.... what I should be charging for MY work... Sorry - IMHO - out of respect for free enterprise AND your Fabricator - I don't feel that It would be fair for me to comment on the price question.... get a couple of bids if you already own the 1/2 slab - check references, and before your choose which one you feel best going with - trust your gut HTH kevin...See MorePlease pick an ottoman. 1 or 2?
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Comments (19)mitchdesj, it's funny you say English style, because that is something I would really like to achieve. I think I've watched too many episodes of "Relocation, Relocation". Like Jenny says it is very RL. Oceanna, the baseboards are actually hot water radiators. They give great heat and look kind of cool to boot. They are brass under the paint and DH keeps hinting he might eventually strip them. The wall colour has been great, but we've had it for almost 10 yrs now so we are ready for a change - back to neutral. sujafr, I am really wrestling with that whole idea. I know I will love either of those florals for a few yrs but a neutral would be so much more practical. The dark floral is so distinct, it will really dictate how I can decorate. But then again, it is a style of chair that would lend itself to slipcovering down the line. Rosewind, I really appreciate your comments on the big florals always being in style. It pushes me a little closer to choosing something more dramatic. Funny you should say that about the stripe. It is the stripe that is recommended to go with that floral, but I didn't like it much either. I preferred a much different one with wider stripes and a brighter green. I just ran across a Mario B. quote about how to achieve the English look - something about getting the perfect mix of fabric and antiques and then locking 2 poodles in the room for a weekend. Thanks totallyblessed. I am really surprised so many like that print. I showed it to my DH (who actually has pretty good taste) and he absolutely hated it. But like a good husband, he has come around having seen how much I like it....See More
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8 years ago
jlc712
8 years ago:-) It looks great! Love the rugs, sofa, and chairs. I am so happy to hear that you are pleased with it. The fabrics are just right. The white paint and cabinets look really nice too. Did you vault the ceiling, or was it already that way? I think you need to show us more photos of the renovation!!
I think for the ottoman, you either need a dark solid or mini print, or maybe a paisley or floral for fun. A big windowpane plaid would be pretty too. These are all outdoor fabrics from Fabric Guru, so people could put their feet up, and they'd be easy to take care of--
http://www.fabricguru.com/p-sunbrella/acrylic-outdoor-fabric-blue-haze-9
http://www.fabricguru.com/p-fabric-by-the-yard/bay-printed-polyester-outdoor-spa
http://www.fabricguru.com/p-novelty-outdoor/woven-olefin-fabric-fennel
http://www.fabricguru.com/p-fabric-by-the-yard/woven-olefin-outdoor-upholstery-spray-3
This isn't outdoor fabric, but I LOVE it, and think it would look be absolutely perfect.http://www.fabricguru.com/p-plaid-and-check-wovens/viconna-chenille-upholstery-fabric-panther
awm03
8 years agoI love the woven olefin in fennel and the last plaid, there, jlc. What an eye you have!
I loved the texture of this fabric at Calico Corners, but it doesn't come in a good color. Maybe maybe I could swing the Citrine -- will go back and ask for a sample -- but probably not:
This is ok, but the color isn't exciting. Tufting with bronze buttons would give it some oomph.
And these vinyl ones. Easy to clean at least.
Now off to find that fennel fabric...
(The ceiling was already vaulted -- wish we could have planked it like aktillery's beautifully planked ceilings. But it turned out just fine with new drywall and BM Chantilly Lace in semi-gloss.)
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tibbrix
8 years agoI love the plaid and check, but I fear it would get dirty with feet on it all the time.
I also love the "British" style tweeds, etc., and looked forever for a fabric in that style for my grandfather's chair. So hard to get in the US, and the stuff in the UK is too expensive.
However, I found this, and had a swatch sent to me. I ALMOST went with it. It's really beautiful. Good stuff, and relatively inexpensive.
From Barrow Industries. Their swatches are awesome, btw. Not this piddly 2 by 3 nonsense. They are big! and they send an envelope in which you can send them back, which is a great idea so they're re-used and not wasted.
https://www.barrowindustries.com/BarrowHome.aspGenteel Onyx
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