vintage upholstery choice
we finally agree on a fabric for this 50's sectional. Would like opinions from you all on our choice. Will never get to change it again so I am afraid of regretting a pattern. I do love keeping a vintage feel for them though. I feel like a plain neutral will become boring..
the 2nd pick has the fanric sample. I plan to get a larger piece. sorry it is so small...
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Comments (11)Mary, can you post a picture of the room, with the pieces that the chair will be going with? Since the fabrics are so disparate, I don't feel that I can say go for one or the other without seeing the room and its furniture and accessories. I am 'leaning' toward the 'word' fabric, but it's only because I am not a contemporary person, and the bold fabric doesn't do anything for me. But I love gsciencechick's fabric just above! I search for fabric for projects almost every day, and the 'word' or script fabric is still very popular and comes in many forms and colors. I don't think we can say how long either will be popular, though. Here is a link that might be useful: See many script fabrics on Etsy here...See MoreVintage Avocado Green Carpet and Wall Paint Color Choices
Comments (8)For a while I rented a condo unit that had similar carpet throughout (and matching green tile in the bathrooms). If a large element that you can't change isn't to your taste, the key is to avoid both playing to it and playing against it. Specifically, do not use a wall color that is a direct or near complement complement of green: that is, not red (or pink) and preferably not orange or purple, either, because all of those will make the green stand out instead of recede. I have deliberately used green carpet with pale yellow walls, but it was a grass green, not avocado. In this case, I would prefer a greenish khaki (not taupe - too pink!) or beige, which will somewhat blend with it. And not too light; the color has to be strong enough to withstand the green light that the floor will reflect. BTW, if the element that you can't change is a pattern rather than a solid, using more of the color that stands out too much is a way to tone it down. The same rented condo had bathroom cabinets clad in laminate in a violent gold pattern (this was against the expanse of avocado green tile), and I found that using a gold shower curtain and towels calmed it, because it made gold a background color rather than the foreground....See MoreHelp Me Find Upholstery Fabric For Dining Room Chairs
Comments (3)Does the chair you show have only one hind leg? I would think that would make it more difficult to move these chairs around. Also, I would think these chairs would be heavy to maneuver, especially by children and older people. I like the first pattern you show, and I don't think that you need to match colors from one area to another exactly. The mind will perceive them as separate rooms. At the same time I would wonder whether there isn't an overuse of this color, since it is a rather strong one. You might consider a beige material instead or beige with a subtle teal pattern,...See More
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here's a pic I already have. It shows a bit of wall & stone colors. The other 2 pics are from my ideabooks that show the whole addition but it was before fireplace stone was added, if you want the whole room. I never intended so much orangey wood, it just turned that way! (still considering staining mantle, its natural) .I plan to replace/add different curtains after I finish the couches. Will also get an oval coffee table..Working temporarily with inherited pieces all around.
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5 years agolast modified: 5 years agoThat sectional is gorgeous. Would you do the green again if you found similar fabric, or another color you love. They're just too pretty, imo, to become brown.
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5 years agoI have decided to heed the warnings of buyers regret, if I choose the busy pattern...although I do want texture & color interest. I am more concerned with flexibility for future use than necessarily keeping a vintage vibe..
Here are the final options. I've marked the one I like. Its durable Crypton Home & has more depth of color & texture. It's called creme brulee, a bit on the khaki cream/ green undertones.
please share your thoughts with me. I appreciate all of your thoughtful help. Thank you.
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