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My Louis chairs arrived from my upholsterer, Alex Rivas, yesterday....woo hoo! I was so thrilled to finally get them!! They did a great job & I can't wait to pair these chairs up with a NEW table! I'm pretty much decided on the Flatiron table from Restoration Hardware, (even though it's on back order until end of Sept.).
I really think the pairing of solid reclaimed elm doors and cast metal on the Flatiron table (see pic of table below) along with newly upholstered new chairs will look quite interesting!
On a SAD note, my upholsterer's shop BURNED DOWN a few weeks BEFORE I brought my chairs in, but they are currently working out of a temporary space. They also lost one of their dogs in the FIRE along with their entire business. It's so heartbreaking and I wish them the best. Alex & his partner, Perry both run Alex Rivas Upholstery here in Nevada & they are affordable and highly professional. I highly recommend them for upholstery work.
You can visit their site here to see what their shop used to look like. They're also the ones who upholstered my white PROVINCIAL SOFA you see on my blog banner!
What do you think so far?? I'd love to hear your comments.
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I have to admit, I was VERY inspired by Robert & Cortney's kitchen dining table & chairs. I knew I wanted something WHITE that would wipe down easily, so I decided on an off-white pleather for the chair seat. I believe it's also what they have on their chairs (according to an interview I read).
It's just EASIER to wipe down, I love it! I chose brass nail heads for my chairs, I thought it gave it a slight vintage feel.
above: dining room image sixx design
below: Flatiron Kitchen Table from Restoration Hardware
below is the BEFORE pic for those of you who missed my original post .
On a SAD note, my upholsterer's shop BURNED DOWN a few weeks BEFORE I brought my chairs in, but they are currently working out of a temporary space. They also lost one of their dogs in the FIRE along with their entire business. It's so heartbreaking and I wish them the best. Alex & his partner, Perry both run Alex Rivas Upholstery here in Nevada & they are affordable and highly professional. I highly recommend them for upholstery work.
You can visit their site here to see what their shop used to look like. They're also the ones who upholstered my white PROVINCIAL SOFA you see on my blog banner!
images of white chairs by jen ramos
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love how the chairs turned out, the white makes them really stylish and timelessly modern. and they make a pretty contrast with the table you chose - altogether it's so you! xo
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ReplyDeleteLooks perfect:) I realy love it !!!!
ReplyDeleteThey have turned out perfect, love the fabric you choose to use it will last and last.
ReplyDeleteI like the rustic table too :)
Oh no, that's awful about their store, and their dog. :( But, your chairs turned out really cute...I love that look, but couldn't talk my boyfriend into buying a headboard in that style. lol
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Jen these look so cool, you must be thrilled!! Love the look of the all white with the nailheads, I think the nailheads took them tp another level. Kathysue
ReplyDeleteI bet you are thrilled to have them done. They look lovely. Can't wait to see them with the table when it arrives.
ReplyDeleteLOVE IT! Great choice of material (is that leather/pleather) along with the tacks. Absolutely perfect!
ReplyDeleteLove the chairs. Think they will look amazing that table. I'm in England so probably a bit far to reupholster over here but i wish them luck!! xx
ReplyDeleteReally love how the chairs turned out....The brass nail heads gave a wonderful vintage feel:)
ReplyDeleteWell done:)
Kisses
I could NOT love them more, fantastic find, and they look amazing redone. Can't wait to see the whole look pulled together !
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Kate
You asked for my opinion...First off I was going to say you were nuts! (in the most kindest way ;))
ReplyDeleteThen I read the word 'pleather' Oh! thank goodness. Easy to wipe down but watch out for pointy objects!
you did an amazing job on those chairs
ReplyDeleteThey did an amazing job and that table along with the chairs is going to look fantastic Jen!!! Can't wait to see it all come together.
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The chairs turned out LOVELY! Love the nailheads. How terrible for your upholsterer :( I'm sure they appreciate your business and support.
ReplyDeleteThose chairs are gorgeous! And they are definitely going to look great with that table ~ nice choice!
ReplyDeleteOh, and I think it's definitely worth the wait :)
Wow, Jen, they look amazing. Perfect choice for practical and beautiful. I love them!
ReplyDeletegorgeous chairs, I would love to own them.
ReplyDeleteThese look fantastic!!! I love the direction you are going in!!
ReplyDeleteOMG! They turned out amazing! Can't wait til Sep/Oct to see it all come together with the table!
ReplyDeleteThey are stunning, Jenn your dining room is gonna be killer!!
ReplyDeleteThe chairs look great, and they did such a nice job. I feel so sorry for their loss.
ReplyDeleteA thought about the table...it's really terrific looking. My only concern would be the texture of the finish. I often like to use my dining room table for projects, and would prefer a smooth surface on top...not sure if that would be a concern for you too.
So Beautiful!!! I love your blog and loved your white chairs...I live em Brazil and you are a inspiracion for me. Kisses in your heart!
ReplyDeleteHEATHER: Thanks! I don't really i tend to use it for anything else, except to dine. I can however polyurethane the top or something else that may smooth it out. But i like the industrial/rustic look :)
ReplyDeleteI love that those chairs are kid friendly since they can quickly be wiped down I might have to consider pleather as well when I buy/reupholster new dinning chairs.
ReplyDeleteLOVE them! amazing.
ReplyDeletei am heartbroken to hear that they lost their dog in the fire :( shari
Wow Jen, the chairs look really stunning! and I think they will look fab with the table. I like the combination of the light and dark, rough and smooth (table and leather on the chairs). Very chic!!
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they look gorgeous! That very table is the one I choose for our home. Love it.
ReplyDeletethey turned out beautiful - WOW!!! you must be thrilled. I love the contrast of the chairs and the table - such a great look.
ReplyDeleteThe chairs look absolutely GORGEOUS!! You and your husband are such a creative team. I love seeing the ideas you come up with. The upholster did a great job... sad to hear about the loss of their shop and dog. I'm wishing them the best in this difficult time.
ReplyDeleteIncredible! Love Love LOVE your chairs!
ReplyDeleteThey are fantastic! I think the table will be a great mix with the chairs.
ReplyDeletethey look fab.
ReplyDeleteand poor puppers.
They really look amazing. Stellar job on getting those re-done.
ReplyDeletethe new chairs are coming along GREAT!!! And I was swooning over the dining table in the Sixx Design house....
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Love how they turned out! They will look so great in your space and they sound practical as well.
ReplyDeleteWhat do I think? I think they look fan-blimin-tastic. They are somewhat similar to my own dining chairs that I upholstered which is probably why I love yours so much:o) I went for pale grey vinyl with silver studs. They are a breeze to keep clean You're going to love yours!SPECTACULAR.
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The chairs turned out fantastic - yay for fast clean up!!
ReplyDeleteI love the contrast between the pretty chairs and rustic table.
I'm sorry to hear about the store and their poor doggie :(
Your chairs are beautiful, how daring with all white! I love them! Best of luck to your upholsters as they rebuild :)
ReplyDeleteJen, those chairs are ROCKING! Excellent choice on a dining table too. I love the clean polished white chairs with a rustic table. It's a good look!
ReplyDeleteSo sorry about your upholster's studio & dog :( ...I hope some business comes of your post.
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love it! can't wait to see it when you get your table.
ReplyDeleteJen, they're perfect!!
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these chairs are fabulous. I simply adore the nailhead you added. when I first saw them they reminded me of sixx design's kitchen like you mentioned. the RH table is amazing too. can't wait to see it all together.
ReplyDeletethey are gorgeous! i love the way they turned out, great job!
ReplyDeleteWow- the bones of the chair were already great, but the brass nailheads make it look like a million bucks. Bravo! Hopefully your shout out will send Alex some business.
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Have a great weekend.
Tracey xx
Amazing transformation! I'd love to be your dinner guest!
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wow they look so awesome and classy! they did a wonderful job! so sad to hear about their business and their dog =(
ReplyDeletelalallalala LOVE!
ReplyDeleteBreathtaking!
ReplyDeleteThe eclectic...contrasting look...is totally the way to go. It will draw the eye in and add so much interest to your dining room. Great choices. And, the table is so reasonably prices - you totally scored. I can't wait to see pics of the finished room.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful chairs! I love the nail head detail!
ReplyDeleteThey look GREAT! I hope mine turn out half as good as yours.
ReplyDeleteI'm in love with your chairs! Beautiful! Thanks for sharing! I love your kitchen and dining room too! especially the chandelier above the Island. (Where did you find it?) Love it! Daile
ReplyDeleteTRACEY: awww thanks so much! I will mention your blog in my upcoming thank you post....have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteDAILE: That isn't my kitchen, that kitchen belongs to Cortney and Robert of Sixxdesign.com
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear about your friend's shop, that is so sad. Specially the dog loss, its heartbreaking. The chairs look AMAZING!!! and the table... the best I have seen in ages. Good work! {can i move in with u???} LOLs
ReplyDeleteNUIT: Thank you for your kind words...it was a VERY big loss for them, i feel very bad for their situation. I really the table too...cant wait to have it in my home.
ReplyDeletebeautiful! can't wait to see them with the table.
ReplyDeleteAW... so sad. On the bright side, your chairs look KILLER!
ReplyDeletewow, they look fabulous!
ReplyDeleteLove them - so sad about your upholsterers shop and dog - hope they are recovering ok and hopefully this post will bring them some extra business!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! And very good upholstery job I might add...sorry to hear their space burned and they lost their dog....how awful for them:(
ReplyDeletei love the new re-upholstered chairs!!! love the brass details too:)
ReplyDeleteYour chairs look great! Do you have any tips about founding a good upholstering company?
ReplyDeletejust so lovely.
ReplyDeleteSECOND HAND TO MY HAND: I would suggest that you ask your friends to see if they know any upholstery shops and if they recommend them. I found alex rivas through a friend who had work done by them.
ReplyDeleteI would also look online for reviews- some websites provide those sources so you can be a bit choosier. Hope this helps!
The chairs turned out fab! And that table. .. SWOON! Can't wait to see it all together.
ReplyDeleteWhat paint did you use to paint the chairs. I am just going to start on mine!
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ReplyDeleteThe paint I used was Behr latex interior ansd zinnser primer, but oil based paints will last longer if you prefer oil.
You can get Oil paints by Frazee or Benjamin Moore ... :)
Good luck!
the giant white vase that is on always on Bob and Cortney's kitchen table....LOVE IT! I wonder where one could fine a vase that cool and that BIG!
ReplyDeleteIt's just the greatest thing.
I also went and bought chairs after seeing their white louis chairs! I bought 8 white ones from Worlds Away and LOVE every square inch of them!
Great project, have loved these posts!
I love that you are re-creating one of my favorite spaces of all time!!! The chairs look perfect with the RH table. And I'm sorry to hear about your upholsterer... So sad to hear that.
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