tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2185857810006265360.post5331087141489979168..comments2023-08-07T05:47:17.596-07:00Comments on No Place Like Our Home: To Slipcover or Not to SlipcoverAllyson Pecilunashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08352738300049293222noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2185857810006265360.post-77266072216371547172011-02-26T19:28:50.872-07:002011-02-26T19:28:50.872-07:00I think I would cover the seats and see how that l...I think I would cover the seats and see how that looks & feels. It would be a lighter look for spring & summer and...if you didn't really like it...you could so the slipcovers for fall/winter. <br /><br />Just my 2 cents! :-)<br />PatGypsy Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08776584538863129486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2185857810006265360.post-17454215693557314342011-02-26T14:13:34.678-07:002011-02-26T14:13:34.678-07:00I've never had slipcovers before, so I don'...I've never had slipcovers before, so I don't know how well they hold up with kids, but I must say...I sure love the look. I also like adding pillows...it warms up the space and adds a bit of character, too! =)<br /><br />Good luck! XOXOX ~LizThe Tuscan Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05169883066424667797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2185857810006265360.post-59671557188380855392011-02-25T21:43:30.172-07:002011-02-25T21:43:30.172-07:00The less fabric the better. But I think in terms o...The less fabric the better. But I think in terms of kids and greasy fingers and how easy is it to keep clean. Though I think the slipcovers look great and if washable then that might work wonderfully. Good luck!Sunny Simple Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13442975157454720956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2185857810006265360.post-39460446346370799362011-02-25T09:24:37.610-07:002011-02-25T09:24:37.610-07:00I would slipcover for sure. I was actually lookin...I would slipcover for sure. I was actually looking into getting the linen slipcovers you have pictured for some chairs of mine lol. Great minds think alike :-) <br /><br />A way you can keep the slipcover more tailored and fit the chair better if you have problems is to tie<br />a thick ribbon around the back of the chair. Put the thick part in the front of the chair on the middle of it then wrap the ribbon around to the back and tie with a bow. I was thinking you could use a red ribbon to tie in the reds that you already have. Hope that made sense the way I explained that. I had a friend do this during xmas time and it looked cute. Of course if the slipcovers fit good then just leave them plain. I love them.<br /><br />I love the color of your table. You did a beautiful job doing it.helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08585897072431628888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2185857810006265360.post-91637767873703013692011-02-24T18:36:57.753-07:002011-02-24T18:36:57.753-07:00Hi Allyson!
I would probably just recover the seat...Hi Allyson!<br />I would probably just recover the seats...very easy to do actually. I love the chunky legs on the dining table!<br />Hope this helps yah!!<br />Pamela xoPamelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08927138217537614502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2185857810006265360.post-79484398406197941612011-02-24T18:30:18.640-07:002011-02-24T18:30:18.640-07:00I'm so glad you popped by my blog ~ it's n...I'm so glad you popped by my blog ~ it's nice to meet you!<br /><br />I like the slip cover look. However, my current goal is to lighten and brighten up my home. For several years I really liked jewel tone colors. The back of our home gets limited natural light so it always seems dark. Adding lighter color accents has really helped. Hope this helps a little with your decision. I love the legs on the table.<br /><br />JoJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09231609105700262105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2185857810006265360.post-46102515157158641042011-02-24T15:12:08.734-07:002011-02-24T15:12:08.734-07:00I like the slats on your chairs. I personally thi...I like the slats on your chairs. I personally think they should show all around. Why not go with the "ruffles all around" (seat only) slipcover from gard'n designs? (no e in gard'n)...They sell mostly shabby chic type stuff, but with your decor, the black ticking on natural would look too cute, and you can wash them in the washing machine. Plus, when you want to enjoy your red you can take them off.<br /><br />Here is the link:<br />http://www.springgardn.com<br /><br />I have the lilac and natural stripe in my kitchen, and I love them because they wash very well!Ricki Treleavenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00363865916909018452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2185857810006265360.post-76001796036241694802011-02-24T14:28:03.195-07:002011-02-24T14:28:03.195-07:00Allyson, I like your table as it is. I think the s...Allyson, I like your table as it is. I think the slip covers on the end chairs with the pillows will give it a bit dressier look. I think it would look beautiful. <br />It is nice to change things up every now and then, it makes us happy! Either way, the table looks nice. I like the arrangement on the table top. It's pretty.<br /><br />have a happy day~ LLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10466728447122082754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2185857810006265360.post-86340311471867207532011-02-24T13:05:07.283-07:002011-02-24T13:05:07.283-07:00Beautiful stuff I am seeing here on your blog. You...Beautiful stuff I am seeing here on your blog. You would love Melissa's Heart and Home... your stuff and what I am seeing reminds me of her and her blog. <br /><br />Thanks for becoming my 2000 follower WA-HOO! I am now following you too. Have a super day. winks-jenAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01640711730458304064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2185857810006265360.post-32201504656729299572011-02-24T12:27:18.117-07:002011-02-24T12:27:18.117-07:00Hi Allyson, Love all your selections. I have a sim...Hi Allyson, Love all your selections. I have a similar kitchen table but with white legs, my parents gave me before moving back south. The pillows are gorgeous.The slipcovers are very elegant but the black chairs are also nice. Red accents would go with your other decor. Thanks for sharing.Emelia.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2185857810006265360.post-80293603323619223872011-02-24T11:42:21.970-07:002011-02-24T11:42:21.970-07:00I like the slipcovers and pillows. More options. ;...I like the slipcovers and pillows. More options. ;)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08507490644094672011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2185857810006265360.post-1341925980128797212011-02-24T11:40:48.979-07:002011-02-24T11:40:48.979-07:00I'd love to see them slipcovered. I like the ...I'd love to see them slipcovered. I like the red and it'd be nice if you could switch between the slips and the red fabric you recently upholstered them whenver you felt like a change.laxsupermomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10797787877548962742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2185857810006265360.post-64703213569897044372011-02-24T11:27:45.894-07:002011-02-24T11:27:45.894-07:00I have to agree with Tracy, my experience with sli...I have to agree with Tracy, my experience with slipcovers has been less than satisfying! They always look so good in the pictures but when I've used them they've looked cheap and always need re-adjusting. I think re-covering is a good way to go since they're such lovely chairs anyway!Victoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14871388473674516955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2185857810006265360.post-6054524302906501962011-02-24T11:13:56.230-07:002011-02-24T11:13:56.230-07:00I really do like the slipcovers and adding a pillo...I really do like the slipcovers and adding a pillow Ally. Great idea! You could change things easily as well. Everythingn here looks very pretty.<br /><br />Have a great day!<br />~MelissaMelissa Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04112514946365838427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2185857810006265360.post-51780354946158296662011-02-24T10:45:54.475-07:002011-02-24T10:45:54.475-07:00I've never been a fan of slip covers so I say ...I've never been a fan of slip covers so I say recover! I really like the chunky table legs too.Tracihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05394041890043330124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2185857810006265360.post-27915700014949649222011-02-24T09:44:04.472-07:002011-02-24T09:44:04.472-07:00Hi Alysson....I think you are having problems with...Hi Alysson....I think you are having problems with the dining room because the wood is really dark. Your cupboards look like medium oak. Is this an antique? Have you thought about painting the chairs. Now I know this is a shock coming from me, but I think you want it to lighten up a bit. Just a thought. I know it is hard to paint wood and I usually don't.<br />Covering the end chairs is a good idea, but I still think you would be not totally happy with the side chairs.<br />Ok, if you think I am nutz, just forget I said anything!!! Have a good day!Ceekay-THINKIN of HOMEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15111241316745923019noreply@blogger.com