Erica George Dines
Painted and Pretty
"I love to give my clients seasonal options and European flair, which is why I decided to do a slipcover," says Burgess. "This is also a great choice for the person who needs something easy to clean. The slipcovers can be removed and sent to the cleaners. Being from the South, I, of course, love a monogram. But I wanted to put a spin on the traditional embroidered monogram, so I had it painted on."
BETTY'S TIPS FOR GREAT UPHOLSTERED PIECES
On Leather: “I really like using leathers for dining chairs because they are practical, and patent leather in particular is very easy to clean. But I don’t like the look of a welt cord of leather on a piece upholstered in leather.”
On Stitching: “I want to see hand-sewn details on upholstered pieces. Once you have looked at enough pieces, you can really tell the difference.”
On Trim: “I like trim bumped up to the edge of whatever I am working with, and I like it to blend with the fabric, rather than contrast, for a more understated approach.”
On Skirts: “On a sofa, I like a waterfall or dressmaker skirt. On dining chairs, it depends on the chair, but I love a short skirt, especially if I am showing off a pretty leg. There is nothing worse than a skirt that is proportionally off.”
On Nailheads: “Nailheads give any piece of upholstery that extra sense of customization and traditional flair.”
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