Alright, all of you Francophiles out there...sit down, take a deep breath and look at this baby...
Remember what she looked like a few days ago? Things don't look too bad in this picture, but the fabric was worn and the finish was a dated blonde/pickled sort of wood.
I removed all of the upholstery except for the seat. I knew I wanted to slipcover that, so it would be washable and durable.
The frame received a thin coat of creamy paint, which was then sanded off. The result is a soft, aged and imperfect finish.
The back and arms were reupholstered in durable canvas drop cloth with a bright white trim. I took my new pneumatic upholstery staple gun for a spin and that gadget is worth every single stinkin' penny I spent on it. About 80% of the frustration experienced during my last upholstery job was alleviated with this staple gun.
I know I would want to be able to wash the seat cover, so I chose a slipcover over upholstery, even though it meant a little more work. I know whoever buys it would feel relieved they could throw it in the washing machine after their toddler does a face plant on it after eating an Oreo, which inevitably happens with white furniture. I love the knife pleats on the mini skirt. This girl's got great legs and I want to show them off.
Since the pleating was short, I could take it all the way around the legs and back and I love the flirty detail it adds. The skirt is tied on with bright white grosgrain ribbon with some no-fray applied to the edges.
Oh, French settee, why do I have to sell you?
(Can you tell how much I love this settee?) This may be one of my favorites pieces ever.
To recap, before...
...and after.
Sigh.
Thanks so much to all who have voted to win me a bathroom makeover. Please keep it up!
