One Chair, Three Ways

In the pursuit of dining rooms that are stylish, comfortable, and timeless, upholstering the chairs can be fraught with challenges. We asked Atlanta designer Betty Burgess to give us three alternative looks for her favorite dining chair

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Erica George Dines

Fabulous in Floral

"This print fabric absolutely sent me over the edge when I saw it," she says. "The branches in the print play off the driftwood feel of the chair. The beautiful floral fabric and the delicate gimp trim are a very traditional Southern look. The combination of blues and greens would definitely pop in any room."

RESOURCES: Betty Burgess, Betty Burgess Design, 404/841-7707; Flamant, 901/361-6735, www.renebyflamant.com. Lovely in Leather: Fabric, Patent Leather, by Glant through Jerry Pair (to the trade), 800/367-7247, www.jerrypair.com. Painted and Pretty: Slipcover fabric, Mistral, by Travers (to the trade), 212/888-7900, www.traversinc.com; contrast fabric, Carreaux des Tours, by Claremont (to the trade), 212/486-1252, www.claremontfurnishing.com; trim by Samuel & Sons through Ainsworth-Noah, 800/669-3512, www.ainsworth-noah.com. Fabulous in Floral: Fabric, Tree of Life, by Jasper through Ainsworth-Noah (to the trade), 800/669-3512, www.ainsworth-noah.com; 19th-century French painted armoire from Jacqueline Adams, 404/355-8123, www.jacquelineadamsantiques.com.