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Skirted Tables are a decorating dream!  Not only can you hide stuff under the skirt but a table skirt adds instant softness and unique style to any room.

Just about any table can be skirted and just about any fabric can be used.

Keep your table skirt plain and simple or dress it up with decorative trims and borders.

Pattern table skirts are a great way to introduce pattern and visual interest into a space.

And,  table skirts are  perfect for hiding supplies, pipes and unsightly structural elements within your home.

Function and Fabulousness at it best!

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Turn a foyer table into a style statement!

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Cover up the supplies and add a pop of color and style while you’re at it.

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Elevate the softness in a bedroom with skirted night stands.  A great place to hide reading materials!

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Between windows a skirted table adds the softness that curtain panels would have.

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A round skirted table add real style. Skirted tables are a great way to camouflage old and worn furniture, giving it a new life.

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A fun fabric makes a great skirted desk cover.

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Create and inexpensive desk with file cabinets and a solid surface top.  Add high style by covering the cabinets with fabric.

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I love this office.  The file cabinets under fabric add funtion below and bookcase on top give the entire wall scape a built-in feel.

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A great place to store old books…under the skirt.  I love the bold trim on this cover.

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And this greek key trim is stunning.

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Add a trim at the bottom of the table skirt to draw the eye down and add visual weight near the floor.

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Stunning!

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A bold pattern fabric is a great way to add visual interest in apartment decor where you often can’t paint or wallpaper.

If you’d like to make a table skirt but aren’t sure how to go about it, check out this great tutorial by Elizabeth over at The Mustard Ceiling blog

 

So now the big question….What’s under your skirt?

 

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The job of an upholsterer is one that I truly admire.  Not only is skill and an affinity to detail required, but an upholsterer also needs to have a keen sense of style and creativity. 

Several years ago, I was introduced to Julie,  owner of The Upholstery Fashionista and her skill and ability with fabric and design details took my appreciation for upholstery to a whole new level.  Julie can most definitely re-upholster a chair in a simple fabric with classic trim, but where her talents really shine is when she is allowed to be totally adventurous with here work.

Many of her clients come to her with fabric in hand, but others know of Julie’s’ skill to select the perfect fabric, trim and hardware to really make a piece come to life.

I’m so impressed with Julie’s’ work and just had to share her talents with you. 

Ladies and gentlemen I introduce you to the work of The Upholstery Fashionista

 

I love this ever so popular Ikat fabric on a traditional frame.  

Julie creates beautiful pieces with a rustic, yet elegant look.  If a project calls for it, she does a lot to the wood refinishing herself.

 

This animal print chair with a solid linen back is so chic.

I love these French inspired chairs and the bold nailhead trim.    

A pair of classic black and white herringbone wingbacks. 

Another French inspired chair with a fun fabric combination.

An unexpected but stylish cording choice for this sofa.

Here’s a chair where Julie ran the stripe vertically on the seat and horizontally on the chair back giving this piece added style. 

From frumpy to fabulous!

These are some of  Julie’s’ more eclectic pieces.  What a fun mix of fabrics and that high-gloss pink frame is so striking.

Love the polka dots.

 

“BEFORE”

“AFTER”    What a great transformation!

 

Love the sofas new look.

 

Love!

 

A 1970′s modern transitioned into a stylish look for today!

   

 

Love the detail front and back, and the silver bronze wood finish.

Classic!

 

Such a fun chair in my favorite color!

Pattern mixing done right!

 

For those of you living in the Atlanta area, Julie is available for upholstery work and can be contacted via The Upholstery Fashionista Facebook page  She is also in the process of setting up a booth at the Woodstock Market where you can see Julie’s’ work first hand and buy pieces right off the floor.  The Woodstock Market will have its first show of the year March 2-4 so mark your calendars.

Someday I’m going to have Julie teach me the art of  re-upholstery, but for now she’ll continue to be my go-to resource for custom upholstery work.

 

So which of Julie’s’ pieces is your favorite? 

 

all images via The Upholstery Fashionista

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That Chair!

If you’ve read my post here and here it’s obvious that I can’t get chairs off my mind.  Chairs that make a statement, add a fun element to a room and just make you happy when you look at them.

Here’s my latest dose of inspiration…

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horchow.com via ConfettiStyle on Pinterest

I love the bold blue and white pattern contrasted with the red piping.

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theglobeandmail.com via ConfettiStyle on Pinterest

A traditional chair with an untraditional fabric..such fun!

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monarossberman.com via ConfettiStyle on Pinterest

Using different fabrics front and back will surely make a statement coming and going!

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tobifairley via ConfettiStyleon Pinterest

The frame of this chair is just stunning!

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knightmovesblog.blogspot.com via ConfettiStyle on Pinterest

What a great way to dress up an all white kitchen.  Love the colored trim and nail head detail. 

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habituallychic.blogspot.com via ConfettiStyle on Pinterest

Neutral color in a bold pattern really makes a statement.

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Houzz.com via ConfettiStyle on Pinterest

Pretty in Pink…a dynamic pattern is all it takes!

 

 

Looking for a quick update to your living or family room?  A bold accent chair just might be the answer!

 

for more chair inspiration, visit my Chair Love board over at pinterest!

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