Dining Chair Makeover-Mid-Century Modern Love! Part 1

Let me say this...when given the chance to take something off someone else's hands (in this case it was in my grandmother's crawl space), and it looks THIS gorgeous to begin with, (shape, lines, danish walnut..HELLO!), yeah, I jumped! HIGH!  My actual first taste of authentic mid-century modern AND made in Canada!  I'm in love!  I don't know much about the furniture maker, but the maker mark (see picture below), says it's from The Honderich Furniture Company Limited, founded in 1911.  This particular dining set came with 5 armless chairs and one with arms.  I was happy to get the matching buffet even though I am not one for matchy matchy pieces, this is exquisite!  

So, needing to update the pieces, I already had some fabric I  purchased from IKEA about a year ago that I wasn't using for anything and thought it would be perfect to recover the cushions on the chairs with.  

Here is the before and after shots of one of the chairs!  See...gorgeous lines, even more so after the fabric went on! 

So stay tuned for more of my mid-century makeover as I prepare to finish the table next.  The top is covered with water stains unfortunately but nothing a little sanding and painting won't cure!  I can't wait for the whole thing to be completed as it's going to look fabulous!!  

Cottage Style In And Out Of The City

"A mostly neutral palette allows the view to be the star attraction"

MARGOT BELL, INTERIOR DESIGNER

We all remember going to the beach as a child.  For most of us, we are now taking our own kids there and reliving the days of splashing in the ocean, soaking up the sun, taking in the smells  of the sea air and making new memories.  But there is something stronger that we long to hold onto and that is bringing the calm, fresh, airy feeling into our homes all year long.  There are many ways to get the look and feel of a cottage, while still staying true to your everyday life.  Here are just a few.  

Built-in Character

Panelling & painting in a warm white injects character

Make The Kitchen Roomy

Incorporate an island and large table for guests

The Warmth Of Wood

Adds classic cottage charm for the casual-contemporary feel of a home

Mix Old & New

The marriage of old & new works well for a classic cottage look and feel

Have Fun With Fabric

Hits of colour feel fresh making the space feel light filled all year long

Keep It Neutral

Camel & Cream

Blue & White

Green & White

Brown/black & white

White on White