Thursday, September 23, 2010

my ottoman: dressed up in marimekko

i have finally finished my ottoman!  so glad this project is completed and i'm pretty pleased with it.  she doesn't have a place yet in my home, but i'm thinking somewhere in the living room, involving a tall mirror propped beside it or behind it.  i'll keep you posted.



i had originally wanted to change the legs to either a mid-century style or a curvy/antiquey style, but i didn't feel like dealing with the headache.  these will do- i just spray painted them with a satin black.

you can't really tell in the picture, but this fabric has a great sheen from the painted detail.

sorry the pictures are so dark, i'm too lazy to lighten them right now.  and to refresh your memory...here is the before.

9 comments:

  1. Love it! Fabric changes everything! Well almost :)

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  2. I want it, I want it, I want it!!!!
    That just made my week, nevermind my wednesday wishes, THIS THIS THIS is my week wish.
    Sigh, you should consider doing a DIY with your awesome home projects they are always so great looking :o)
    xoxo Nicole Lisa
    http://www.blushcode.com/

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  3. That looks so amazing. Great fabric selection!

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  4. It looks beautiful Alison... great job!!!

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  5. I LOVE LOVE LOVE! I can't wait to see it with a big propped up mirror behind! So genius!

    Luvs!

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  6. I love this and you did a real good job, those folds can be a real b----

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  7. I love what you did with this ottoman. It's amazing how you can make such an incredible transformation with fabric. Love it!
    naina

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