Help me find the perfect fabric!

I’m not a huge new year’s resolutions person, but I do like to have a few goals for the coming year. One of mine, below the inevitable personal goals (be kinder, floss more) is to reupholster our incredibly comfortable and increasing ratty armchair. I love this charcoal faux bois fabric (pictured on the headboards above (via the always inspiring Domino galleries). The fabric is from Schumacher “Modern Moiré.” Tim isn’t crazy about faux bois and dismisses it as a fad, but I loved faux bois before it was on every decorator’s hit list and I’ll love it when it goes out of vouge, so I’m more open minded. Forgetting the actual print, I just really like the charcoal — its warm, neutral and I think it would look great next to the blue velvet couch.

Can’t you see the charcoal here? If not the charcoal then, what about a light lavender or a gray? What do you think?

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15 Responses to “Help me find the perfect fabric!”

1. Jessica
   January 13th, 2008 15:23
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   I love the pink light sweeping in on that last picture. I think that charcoal or an ashy gray would look so great in that room. The blue velvet couch is very stunning.

   I hope you do it!

   I’ve just found your blog here, and I love it.

2. dianamuse
   January 14th, 2008 10:31
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   Well looky at this fabublog! I’m swooning over the matchboxes (and everything) at your etsy shop. It’s a vintage vortex. BTW, the charcoal is beautiful - it would complement (not compete with) that gorgeous deep blue. Do it already!

3. Caroline
   January 14th, 2008 14:03
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   Wow, love getting a full view of your living room - beautiful! And I can definitely see charcoal there, or grey. Good luck!

4. Leigh
   January 14th, 2008 14:03
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   We have 2 chairs sitting in my friend’s basement that we need to get re-upholstered. I’m still shopping around for a reasonable price. It’s so expensive to re-upholster here in San Francisco compared to Atlanta, where I’m from. I think charcoal would look great with the blue. Just found your blog via decorno. Love it!

5. Abbey
   January 15th, 2008 10:58
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   Thanks ladies! I’m sold on the charcoal color, now just time to find a more affordable fabric…and an affordable re-upholsterer…

6. Carolina Eclectic
   January 15th, 2008 11:54
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   Hi Abbey,
   I am late for the vote, but I would like to say, I love the charcoal too.
   Good luck!

7. Camilla
   January 15th, 2008 16:07
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   I’m also late. I too love the charcoal, but I also love the floral (my own default preference). Whatever you do, I’m sure it’ll be beautiful!

8. christina
   January 16th, 2008 00:59
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   Well, I am late as usual but have the deciding
   vote because I am the MOM. I think the charcoal is
   great! I know whatever you choose will look fab.
   I love the terrariums. Remember when we did them in Vermont with the old glass cookie jars?

9. M&Co
   January 16th, 2008 02:05
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   I love the charcoal, but a lavendelgreyish color will look great to, or maybe a combination?

10. Caroline
    January 16th, 2008 13:24
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    Hi Abbey I just awarded you a You Make My Day award at my blog. You deserve it!

11. Liz
    January 16th, 2008 13:55
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    Oh wow. Just found your blog. Love your place! I like the charcoal.

12. Nancy
    January 16th, 2008 15:00
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    I love the idea of charcoal on that well-worn, well-loved chair!

13. Liberty Post Editor
    January 16th, 2008 21:15
    13

    Do what you love and want. He’ll get over it!

14. Tate
    January 17th, 2008 14:01
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    I think Tim may be right about the faux bois trend being a fad. But that doesn’t stop me from LOVING it!

15. Sacheverelle
    February 3rd, 2008 06:23
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    Hi Abbey!

    Love your blog!
    I think charcoal for your chair.
    Aren’t shades of purple supposed to cause dischord in a room?

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