Saturday, April 17, 2010

Weekend inspiration {for dining room}...







This weekend I thought I would share some inspiration that I used for my dining room. I have been trying to choose a fabric to recover the chairs which I bought {see here}, and I have finally decided on and ordered the fabric!!!

The top picture is my inspiration for colours... I will be repainting all my kitchen cabinets white and have already painted my old dining table white, with glass added to the top. I wanted the space to feel light & airy {as it is very small} but also to be fresh and pretty {with my husband requesting 'not too much pink'}!!

The bottom picture the fabrics for the chairs.  I have chosen a fabulous outdoor fabric that will withstand anything while feeling & looking great - this will be used on the seats and the front of the chair backs. The gorgeous venice toile scene with boats and pink buildings will be used on the backs of the chairs {the pic doesn't show it too well}. I wanted something a little quirky & was so excited when I found this fabric - it was meant to be!!! Once I have had them upholstered, I'll post some pics. Hope they turn out ok :-)

Have a wonderful weekend.
Kelly xxx


Top picture images from: Elle Decor via Beautiful Things to Share, BHG via the Glam Lamb, Lonny mag, House of Turquoise, Pink Wallpaper
Bottom picture images from: Kelly for Little French Nest, Ebay

22 comments:

  1. Beautiful! Thank you for sharing - have a great weekend too!

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  2. Love that fabric you have chosen. It will be perfect for the chairs. I went back and looked at them. Marvelous choice.
    QMM

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  3. Sufficient space is needed to share all the things.

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  4. Wow Kelly, The chairs are going to look incredible, especially with that stand-out contrasting fabric on the back. I can't wait to see them finished!
    Angex

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  5. What fabulous inspiration. I love the fabric and look forward to seeing the end result :)

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  6. The fabric for the front is elegant and lovely and I just love the twist of the pink backs. Can't wait to see them finished.

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  7. I absolutely love the chairs, and the fabric is going to make them even better if possible. I can't wait to see the room done.

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  8. I love your inspiration ideas, just the colours that I like. I too have a piece of that gorgeous 1950's fabric of the Italian Riviera.

    Can't wait to see the finished result!

    Have a lovely weekend

    Warm wishes
    Isabelle x

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  9. Seriously beautiful choices! Those fabrics are fabulous and go perfectly together, I love your idea for the quirky fabric on the backs.. and will look amazing with all your fresh new 'whiteness'! (I have been given the 'not too much pink please' instruction also..hehe)
    :)

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  10. What a beautiful choice! I love the seat fabric but even better I love the idea that you are mixing another fabric for the back - very unique and they will make the dining room pop! love your blog too and how lucky are you working with Anna???

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  11. Love it again Kelly...fabric and colours are right about perfect to me!

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  12. I absolutely LOVE your selections! Can't wait to see the finished look.

    xo
    Anna

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  13. What a lovely blog you have! I am your new follower from Sydney :-)

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  14. I love those fabrics you've chosen and the way you're going to use them. Can't wait to see what they look like finished.

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  15. Hi Kelly, love your inspiration board, and the fabric chosen is Fantastic! looking forward to see the finished project!

    Northern Light

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  16. Thank you so much everyone for your encouraging comments!!! I can't wait to show you the finished product... Might be a little while, but will hopefullly be worth the wait xxx

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  17. I absolutely LOVE these boards. I think we tend to like the same color palette. Thanks for posting. Can't wait to see it :)

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  18. The is a wow for me! I love the pale blue tones and the mix you have incorporated is right up my alley - thank you for the inspiration - just wonderful! Jennifer jennsthreegraces

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  19. These are so beautiful! Wow. I love the colors, the pattern... everything... I'll be back for more!

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  20. This is exactly what I plan to do with my dining room chairs. I saw a photo on Housebeautiful.com that did this and I was in love!! Can you tell me what your fabric source is for the fabrics?? I love the toile scene.. thank you!

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