Whenever possible, indulging in breakfast out is a must. Even better when it is followed by shopping – preferably for vintage treasures. Last weekend it was eggs and peameal bacon at Ada’s Diner on Bank St. just north of the Queensway, and a tour through one of my regular haunts, Value Village.
I almost always come home with something fun, but typically don’t have too much trouble resisting the furniture. While there are always pieces that could be easily rehabilitated, I just don’t have the space to warehouse finds in need of fixing.
If I did though, I would have snapped up this sofa in a flash. Look at its lines! For only $99, this could be salvaged and recovered into something divine. I just can’t seem to get it off my mind…
Convention dictates that this should be covered in a solid neutral to ensure its enduring adaptability. Instead, why not defy convention? Imagine the possibilities…
For the classic types, colour always adds impact. A sofa covered in this lovely rich velvet could easily be incorporated into a subdued, watery theme with of aqua, green and cream punctuated with dark antique woods and chinoiserie. Add sparkle with a glass or mirrored tables, shiny lamps and a large scale soft toned traditional rug. Antique Linen Velvet in Aqua by Schumacher.
The liveliness of intricate patterns can be appealing to those more bohemian in their aesthetic. Try to envision a sofa covered in this hippy design in the midst of Morrocan tables, puddled silk drapes and overlapping kilims. Layer artwork salon-style, candles and green palms to add personality and life. For balance, throw in some sleek modernist lighting in a cool metal, and a low credenza. Bohemian Rhapsody in Cinnabar by Schumacher.
Bold geometrics can excite those with more dramatic tastes. The sofa, with the wood antiqued white, and covered in this lattice motif would work well in a room with prominent architecture and carefully layered coordinated fabrics. Additional furniture would best be arranged in symmetry and finished off with strongly coloured abstract artwork. Chant in Brown with White, by Lulu DK Fabrics.
So, if you are fortunate enough to have the opportunity to create something totally unique and personal, why not make a statement?
