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Another set of benches come to life! We have a rash of classes this month and had a fantastic time with the ladies in our “Build Your Own” Bench Class! We had some fun variations this time around as well. One of our students provided her own hairpin legs, giving the bench a new and different look, LOVE IT! This is a great reminder that you are more than welcome to customize your bench if you like. Just let us know and we can adjust the structure if possible. Take a look at how everything came together and drool over Katherine’s buttermilk pie. To die for!
Recently many of our showroom pieces have found new homes. With so many spaces to fill in our shop we have been busy cranking out some new retail. I personally really enjoy working on retail pieces. I think it may have something to do with the stretch of time we spend with it. Typically we acquire a piece of furniture in some manor. Its condition is usually unfortunate. It usually hops in the queue (which is in one of our two sheds) with all the other pieces waiting to be picked for a makeover. When its number is finally called we get to use our creativity by picking fun and unexpected fabric choices. Eventually our creation makes its way to the showroom. When the day finally comes its rightful owner takes it home it’s like sending your kid off to college (okay…probably not but you get where I’m going with this, right?) Take a look at some of our new creations.
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I love this fabric…and so does everyone else at the shop. As a matter of fact, Clar just had a chair of hers upholstered with this stripe and Meredith and I have plans for using it in our homes too. The frame of the settee is great also. It has a slight mid century feel yet is still current. It is a flexible piece that can be incorporated easily into many interiors.
You may have noticed the electric pillows that are perched on this settee. A photo cannot do this fabric justice. This nontraditional floral is by Isaac Mizrahi (super chintz- citrus). These pillows can add a punch to any sofa. I have plans to use this fabric on a lampshade!
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We picked up these Parsons-style slipper chairs from our dear neighbors at Corner Collectors Market. These chairs went from frumpy to vibrant. We chose a cotton blend velvet in Cobalt by Fabricut. To say that these chairs are comfy would be an understatement. If you would like to meet this pair in person you can find them at Mercury in downtown Austin.
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You may have seen this ottoman before. It made its debut on Amanda’s monthly Design Sponge post. It once was a boring coffee table but now is a standout piece. The fabric is by Lulu DK (chant reverse- royal).
Lastly, we have a new pair of lamps with custom shades. The classic shape and neutral color affords endless scenarios for these lamps.
Amongst all of these wonderful additions, we also have some new wood pieces by a local craftsman as well as some lampshades made with custom fabric on the way.
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2 CommentsI bring to you another round of stunning, amazing, fresh before and afters!
Our first makeover had awesome and singular bones to start with. A pair of Mid-Century/Danish wing chairs with some awesome shapes were dated with an 80s floral woven fabric throughout. See below:
And look at them now!
Updated and referential to their place in time. Done up in a multi-color floral jacquard supplied by our customer, and the outsides adorned with a lofty wide-wale pistachio corduroy. Outstanding!
We had a round of blue velvet this month. Here’s a before with huge potential.
A two-piece sectional in need. And then the reveal!
This sectional is fit for a party! Miles of style in a slick shiny Kravet blue velvet. And another blue dream happened next! Here’s the before:
A near match after! Same color, different texture in a Duralee velvety-chenille. Cool in the pool! This is about the longest, heaviest, most stylish sleeper sofa I’ve ever met. Witness its glory!
Last in blue velvet was a from-scratch fabrication. A blue velvet headboard with bright white velvet piping. The client had a bedskirt made to match! Awesome! (Velvets are Duralee.)
We re-upholstered an Eames style lounger and ottoman that was in sorry shape.
The customer chose a cool green leather for the redesign.
Finally a neat update for an aged traditional camel back sofa. There she is below:
This piece got a new lease on life with a gray and white print from Maxwell (“Interchange” in color Pearl.)
We hope you never tire of another installment of Before and After – that’s why we’re here! Satisfy your urge to see a piece of furniture, like a lowly caterpillar beautifully and miraculously and physically change into a stunning and vibrant monarch butterfly. Witness the revelations…!
Our client's antique child's scale slipper chair.
Above is one that we all fell in love with. It’s adorable size (an overall height of about 2 1/2 to 3 feet) combined with its inherent intention for our young people of the world – we were smitten. And it just got better! The family (parents are professionals in design) chose a sweet and timeless canvas print from Hable Construction. (Pattern is “checker” in color cherry.) See it – love it!
Slipper chair after - skirt off, tight seat, tight back, updated for another epoch. A streamlined and less bulky approach to the construction totally updates this piece.
We had a fun time with this next one – another antique from way back when, Art Deco or just after. The client chose a fabric that resembled the original, a tightly woven chenille that had a slight raised wave allover – think brainy coral, or brains!
Before shot of the sweet antique. Poor thing. Cushion was hard as a rock!
After - same styling to stay true to the original. This one reminds me of lacquered or plaster walls, lots of birds eye maple veneer, Deco lines, a cigar and a scotch! Smoky evenings in this chair in the movie in my head!
You all got a peek of this sofa in the previous post. A hip fun client of ours snatched up a salvaged sofa that Amanda picked; the client chose a killer fan print to cover. What a great fabric pick: neutral while having graphic visual interest. Seems this fabric could work with any color you pleased – very versatile!
A retail sofa in need.
Dang! A renewal indeed! Like a new suit for this guy! Can I point out my arduous and laborous cushion pattern matching that took me a fair amount of brainwork and math? Thanks. I know. It's wonderful. Please, you're embarrassing me! Stop!
This next one was a perfectly lovely piece – a new construction that you may pick up from a nice manufacturer that comes slipcovered. Nothing wrong with it – but the client just needed more pizzazz.
New slipcovered piece of furniture that needs some umph!
Underneath the slipcover.
Pow! It rocks and swivels too!
Another client project was “French” inspired. The frame was oak-ey, the fabric an iridescent ‘peacock’ type hue. Refinished in lacquer black, with diamond embossed leather and gold nail head trim. What a metamorphosis!
Battered and threadbare before.
Lacquered and luscious after!
Hey folks – spring is nigh. Let your butterflies fly, your phoenix rise, your babies be born! We would be happy to be your agents of marvelous change. Call us! See you soon!
Leave a commentIn this episode of “Before and Afters,” Spruce brings you some pointedly unique creations. We have had a slew of client-designed furniture that speak to the designer/clients’ personal vision and individuality. We applaud you! If you’re going to spend the money on a project, why not do it big and bold and fearless as these brave hearts have done? Eyeball feast ensues…!
I will announce simultaneously this first piece of furniture with the coming of a new life in the family. Our fearless leader Amanda has a twin sister that is delivering her first baby in coming months! Yaaaay!!!! (Congratulations Jennifer and Justin – you can do it! Amanda becomes an auntie!) Check out this rocker, a gift from Amanda to sis that was rehabbed to FAB!
Blah old rocker from whatever store or garage sale it emerged from. The inspiring factor: comfort. There's the potential!
Rocker re-made for mom and baby. Moms: jealous? So am I!
The next is so cute. A couple came in to design this chair several times, selecting the perfect vintage sari to work around. Pink velvet and yellow chenille to complement. Here’s the before:
An antique chair and ottoman that will be a zinger...just wait!
Come on! Notice the attention to detail. Each individual surface of the chair has been designed and considered. An antique sari adorns the inside back, cushion and outside bottom perimeter of the chair as well as ottoman.
Here's a shot of the outside bottom arms and outside bottom back to use the remaining sari. Interest and attention is given to the outside back with yellow. Wow ya'll! Very unique chair. We hope you love it. We have had many other customer comments and interest to the positive on this piece. You have certainly made a statement. Kudos!!
Okay next, next, next….this one’s close to my heart. Tell you why in a minute. The client brought in a perfectly clean and lovely chair that obviously needed some pizzazz.
No problem, just not enough interest for our fun client.
Get a load of this! (I love this: it reminds me of fun beach living in one of my favorite silly places on earth – Florida! This is not for everyone – but I LOVE it! Ms. J – I will come looking for this chair someday!)
There is a stinking new fabric on every part of the chair! So fun. They threw that caution right into the warm Gulf of Mexico! YEAH!
Be so endeared by what’s next. It’s a sweet, spicy Valentine’s Day present. (Nice job to you gentleman for thinking ahead! We hope you’ve delivered ’cause here comes the reveal!)
Yep - it gets better.
BAM! Red and black snakeskin embossed vinyl. Boudoir behold!
Finally there is only an after as we share a custom creation for an Austin iconic businessman. This was designed by the client and created from scratch. With much work and button-tufting we finished this 170-plus-inch lovely headboard in stark white vinyl. CHIIIIC.
This headboard could happen to you. Just ask us!
We hope this encourages you to say to yourself, “that idea for my sofa wasn’t so unattainable!” If you can design it, we can do it! Trust yourself, and trust us to deliver. Happy Valentines Day lovers!
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