Just add Orla
When I have a new yardage design, I try to upholster a chair or two, as it really does help to see “action shots” of the fabric. Problem is, I got totally carried away with the Orla colours, doing them in such a rainbow, that I became worried that I’d be swamped in revamped chairs. Check out all the Orla options:
So instead of buying and revamping chairs myself, I cunningly approached Dan from Saks Corner in Observatory. We agreed that in exchange for some product shots, he’d revamp some of his tatty chairs in Orla. The before/after results are just spectacular (more pics at Flickr too):
Dan’s going to be selling all these chairs at Saks Corner, so hop on over to Lower Main Rd Observatory to see them live.
And if you’re the type who is wanting to do your own Orla-esque makeovers, come right over to my Etsy shop, where it’s all for sale, screenprinted on cotton/linen blend basecloth.
Michelle | Cicada Studio
I honestly can’t choose a favorite colorway. They’re all great (but oh, that red!).
The chairs are *mwah!* magnifique! I particularly love the “cloud” back ones. Painting them was an awesome touch.
skinnylaminx
Thanks so much! It’s been an intense few weeks getting it all ready, but thank goodness Dan was project-managing all the revamps and making all the decisions. I’m thrilled to bits with the results, and actually quite sad to see the chairs go back to his shop. xx
Dee
I really love these, you must be so so pleased with them.
skinnylaminx
Thanks, Dee! I really am thrilled to bits – and it was really fun handing over all the decision-making to Dan. Love what he came up with. xx
arounna
Heather – they turned out so beautiful – what amazing photos/product shots.
what a wonderful trade. They are all so beautiful – how inspiring. I will need to find a chair and do a revamp with orla.
xx
lesley
wow, just stunning! i love them all, and each one looks so unique. i’m smitten with all your textile designs, so i think i’d have a really hard time choosing something to recover a chair in 🙂
Palesa
OMG!I’m buzzing with excitement right now, this is exactly what I’ve been look for, now I just need to find a place to buy chairs in Joburg and get buying on those fabrics!I’ve been searching for chairs for my place…this is definitely the solution!
You so talented, u should consider carpet design as well..
skinnylaminx
Yay! When you find your chairs, get in touch with me about South African prices, as my online shop is only in dollars. xx
Danielle
Now I have the sudden urge to search for a vintage chair and any of these patterns to create the fantastic looks you did!! Just amazing stuff!
Marty Mason
This transformation is spectacular. Beautiful fabric! Thanks for the before and after shots….I would not have believed these to be the same chairs!
skinnylaminx
Thanks so much for your sweet comments. xx
Claire
I love these patterns – thanks for sharing! I like how you treated the chairs; such a great facelift for them!
greybreaks
gorgeous pattern, works very well as upholstery.
love love love the chairs!!!
Jenny
I love all the different colourways! Such gorgeous fabric, I especially love it on the chairs with the painted wooden backing! Beautiful! 🙂
Danya
Hmm, sometimes I wish I lived in Cape Town – well done to you both, these chairs and covers look so attractive!
Sara
I always been such a fan of your reupholstery projects with your designs. They were an inspiration for my own university chair project!
craftmatic
What’s trash to others is a treasure for others. It only needs your wild imagination, artistic skills, and presto!
Dita Maulani
BEAUTIFUL! Am so lucky to find this blog this morning! Really boost my mood with those designs you have, and i feel like peeling my old sofa fabric to you screenprinted cotton. Magnificent! <3
skinnylaminx
Thanks so much for your sweet comment. xx