Our home office is sooo close to being done – a few weeks ago I got our new drapes and hardware hung up (you can see an Instagram sneak peak {here} – full post to come!) and I’m working on getting our desk better organized and accessorized. The big sticking point is our office chairs. I’ve found a great wingback chair for our main office chair (I’m just waiting for it to go on sale) but the plan is to have two smaller chairs on the other side of the desk and I haven’t had much luck finding those. I’m hoping for inexpensive Craigslist finds that I can reupholster with two fabrics – one fabric on the chair seat and a different coordinating fabric on the back. Something like this beautiful desk chair by COCOCOZY,
this beauty from i heart organizing,
or this fun chair by Back on the Festive Road:
I’m pretty sure that my love for chairs with different fabrics on each side dates back to when I first saw these fabulous wingbacks that Lauren Liess designed for the 2011 D.C. Design House. The bold green fabric that she used on the back might be a little overpowering if used for an entire chair but with a neutral fabric on the front it’s perfection:
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I also recently got lost in Chairloom’s portfolio of reupholstered armchairs – they have some amazing dual fabric wingbacks such as this stunner:
Along with loving the look of using two fabrics on a chair, it can also be a pretty practical choice. If your all-time favorite fabric is $$$, you might not be able to afford enough fabric to reupholster an entire chair but buying less than a yard to upholster the back of a chair might just be doable! It can also be a good route to go if your favorite fabric isn’t all that durable – you can choose something that will hold up well on the chair seat and put that show-stopping, not-so durable fabric on the back. It’s a great way to mix practical with beautiful, especially for dining chairs.
So what do you guys think – is the whole two fabric thing a look that you love?
Tammy says
That’s a definite yes. That one from COCOCOZY is jaw dropping!
Kris @ Driven by Decor says
Isn’t it?! She has amazing taste!
Denise Baliotti says
J’adore the 2 fabric chair look!!! I’ve loved it ever since Candice Olson did it on dining chairs. And I know you’ll choose some stunning fabrics for yours. Can’t wait to see what you do!
Kris @ Driven by Decor says
I had forgotten about that – you are so right that Candice Olson did that a lot with chairs (where has she gone BTW? Love her!).
Beth of designPOST interiors says
I am actually working on this style for a client to save a little money! I love that wingback from Chairloom!!
Kris @ Driven by Decor says
Take a peek through Chairloom’s before and afters if you have a minute – so many cool reupholstering jobs!
cassie says
yes, i love this look! it’s a little more fun. 🙂
Kris @ Driven by Decor says
Chairs like this would be right at home in your casa!
René says
Love the look!
Kris @ Driven by Decor says
Me too Rene!
Darlene says
I’m completely smitten with the first 3 pictures! Have fun with it. Adding a second fabric is like creating a whole new dimension to be decorated
Kris @ Driven by Decor says
I love each one of those chairs too!!
Marty@A Stroll Thru Life says
Yes, I love it. I especially love that black and white version.
Kris @ Driven by Decor says
It’s stunning, right?!
Vel says
Love that idea Kris!!!!! And with your excellent taste, I’m sure your chair will be smashing!
Kris @ Driven by Decor says
Awww, thanks Vel!
Carrie says
This is beautiful and such great points for why it’s a good idea! I can’t wait to see yours, Kris! 🙂
Kris @ Driven by Decor says
Thanks Carrie!
Erin says
So so darling!!! I LOVE it!! and so stylish too 🙂
Kris @ Driven by Decor says
Just something kinda fun and different, right?!
Kristi @ Chatfield Court says
Yes, I love the look and that chair from COCOCOZY is to die for!
Taylor Greenwalt says
Love all of them…so cute!
Lisa @ Shine Your Light says
I love that detail!! Jennifer’s dining chairs at Dimples & Tangles come to mind….love the black and white polka dotted fabric on the back!
Kris @ Driven by Decor says
I totally forgot about Jennifer’s cuter than cute chairs – darn, I would have added them to my inspiration!
Ann Little says
What are your sources for upholstery fabrics? I’m not wowed by what I am finding.
Kris Jarrett says
I get most of mine from Decorator’s Best or find remnants on Etsy or eBay!