Wooden chairs are anything but boring. This material may seem like a bland seating choice, but it is really quite versatile. The trend for 2013 is to incorporate wood and other natural materials into a space.
If you have a piece that has interesting carvings like this one, don’t be shy about displaying it in your home. Now is the time to pull out interesting pieces like this. Even mismatched sets have a place at your table or in a room. Mixing up the look gives it character.
Painting old chairs is another way to freshen them up. A flea market find can get a whole new lease on life with a couple of coats of paint in a bright color. If you want to go really modern, don’t limit yourself to one color. Paint the chair a few bright tones and really brighten it up.
Some people are changing out cushions on chairs to add their own designer look. If you have access to a sewing machine, you may want to consider doing the same. It’s a quick and easy way to update the look in a room.
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If you want to change the fabric in your chairs, have some fun with it. This striking cow hide look immediately draws the eye to the chair. Its low design will create the illusion of more space in the room.
Wooden chairs can be fun and functional in your home. Whether they are a natural color or painted in wild colors, consider this natural element for your design plans.
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Adding cushions or making your own chair slipcovers are a fun way to dress up wooden chairs. We have a farmhouse style wooden table and chairs in my home’s kitchen — I wanted to stick with natural materials.