Chic Magnolia: Mecox Gardens

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

ONE OF MY FAVORITE THINGS...TUFTED FURNITURE

One of my favorite things is tufted furniture.

You see it mostly in sofas, chairs, settees, benches and headboards. I love that it has a tailored look! Tufted furniture instantly offers visual interest and style in a space. It adds dimension to upholstery because it highlights the fabric and casts shadows in the tufts. Who can resist a classic leather tufted chair--with that aged, worn look? Not me! Another option is using a different fabric--like the chair above. It transforms the chair and makes it into something soft and feminine.

Is tufting for you?

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Friday, February 19, 2010

THE EVER SO FABULOUS PETITE BENCH

Benches are fabulous! They look even more chic as a pair.

Petite benches look great in front of a fireplace, coffee table, at the end of a bed, or even tucked under a console table. They work great as a footstool and even as an extra guest seat! What's not to love?

Veranda

Small benches are a great way to add a fun pattern in a space. Animal print is so chic!

Make sure to keep a rag nearby to catch the drool as you see these beauties!

House Beautiful

This bench is from Suzanne Kasler's Collection for Hickory Chair. I love the beautiful silk striped upholstery and distressed finish! It makes such a bold impact using wide stripes.