Home Office Redesign Updates

Look at what was just unloaded into my garage. The newly lead free cabinet, which will soon be put back into the Home Office Redesign. I can't believe how great it looks. Even the hardware has been stripped of old paint.


Seeing it in this state I know my decision to have the professionals strip it of lead paint was the right one. I can now bring it into the home knowing it is safe, while a bit of family history has been preserved. A big thanks to the guys at Houck's!


Now I need to decide how to finish the job...stain, paint or attempt to recreate the worn patina?

While I think about that decision, let me show you the completed chair for this room. See the start of the project here. Nailhead trim has been applied, running up the outer lines of the Atwood wingback chair. I am loving this accent. Should it come as a surprise that I've noticed a couple other pieces around the house that could benefit from a similar treatment?




Is there an item you'd like to add nailhead trim to?

Nailhead Trim Happiness

Sunday night, while attempting to watch the Amazing Race, I sewed up this pillow to add a punch of color in the Home Office Redesign. Do you watch this show? Usually I soak up every second of it, but I can't seem to get into this season. Perhaps if I wasn't sewing or writing a post while watching I would!


Then yesterday I added nailhead trim to the chair. This accent wonderfully accents its vertical lines. I only had time for one arm, but hopefully today I'll find an hour to finish the job on the other side of the chair.


I love how the trim elevates the style quotient of the chair. It makes me want to walk around to see what else can I add nailhead trim to!

A Modern Take On The Wing Back Chair For The Home Office Redesign

The Atwood chair from Van Gogh Designs arrived this past Friday. The chair was ordered for the Home Office Redesign after I hung the newly finished drapery panels. Suddenly the chair originally planned for this room looked too stark against the dark tones of the Turkestan drapery fabric. See here.


The style of this chair is inspired by the Wing Back chair, but with simplified lines. I was so excited when I pulled back the wrapping materials. It looked exactly how I had envisioned and was very well made, with the grain of the fabric running straight across the frame and the welts sewn evenly. With a background in fashion I can't help but notice these things!


I selected a tailored fabric, called Soho in Bark, for this chair. It compliments the Turkestan drapery fabric very well.


I couldn't be happier with the chair placed in the room. But that doesn't mean I don't have a couple more plans for it.


I picked up this vibrant chartreuse fabric to sew a lumber pillow, which will add a great punch of color...and how about some nail head trim? It may run along the bottom edge of the chair.


But I think a trim running up the arm of the chair will accent its lines and be even more interesting.


Check back tomorrow to see how far I get on these two projects! And now I need to get to work!