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Simple Changes With Slipcovers...

Little changes really can make a huge difference in a room...
and I recently did just that out in our sunporch!
We have two club chairs that were my mother-in-law's.  They are very nice Ethan Allen chairs, purchased about 15 years ago.  We love how comfortable they are, and they have a great aqua color...but we have gone with neutrals in the porch.


We didn't want to replace them, so slipcovers were the answer.  I am not the best seamstress, so I found some I liked at Surefit (not a sponsor...just where I bought them).  These are 1-piece covers called Grain Sack Stripe.  At 39.99 each, they are easy on the budget, too.  The chairs are transformed...


I also bought a couple of pillow slips to cover pillows I already had...matching fabric, and some ticking (that matched the ottoman cover I bought in the past).


I draped this fun seed sack over the back of one of the chairs...


and used one of the matching pillow slips in an old wicker chair.
  I love mixing up fabrics...


The chairs fit right in with the room now~ 
they are at either side of the foreground of this photo...




I love re-using what I have in a new way!

I am joining~


Until next time...I'll be visiting the Fall Bachman's Ideas House...
fresh fall ideas coming up on my next post!


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  1. JunkchiccottageSeptember 15, 2014 at 9:05 AM

    Linda,
    I love the new slipcovers you found. They look great. Love that room. So cozy.
    Kris

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  2. UnknownSeptember 15, 2014 at 10:12 AM

    Wow Linda, love the slip covers and love that romantic looking porch! Have a great week! Sharon

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  3. DortheSeptember 15, 2014 at 10:34 AM

    Dear Linda, your porch looks so very beautiful, and the chairs now with new slip covers, fits wonderfully in. What a lovely room to relax, and dream in !!
    Hugs,Dorthe

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  4. camp and cottage livingSeptember 15, 2014 at 11:21 AM

    What a difference the slipcovers made! I like too that it allows you to keep something in the family that you might not have wanted otherwise.
    Your porch looks right out of a magazine now!

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  5. White Lace and PromisesSeptember 15, 2014 at 11:23 AM

    I love the change and think neurtrals is the best way to go. My baby girl's nursery is going to be in white and linen with a pop of aqua and coral. I love slip covers but I have never been able to get them to fit riight, sagging here and there. Any ideas on how to make it look like yours?

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  6. CindySeptember 15, 2014 at 12:30 PM

    Your slipcovered chairs look brand new now! Your porch looks wonderful, very cozy!

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  7. Karen @ Beatrice EuphemieSeptember 15, 2014 at 1:13 PM

    Very nice update! Love the neutrals - such a lovely sitting area. I would never want to leave..... xo Karen

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  8. Sunflowers With SmilesSeptember 15, 2014 at 2:19 PM

    Love the slip covers! Your porch looks so inviting.

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  9. Robin JohnsonSeptember 15, 2014 at 3:55 PM

    The the fabric those slipcovers are made of. And they work perfectly in your space. A win-win. Your sitting area looks like a wonderful spot to sit and relax.

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  10. Brenda PruittSeptember 15, 2014 at 4:36 PM

    They're very pretty! As are the pillows. I want you to know I ADORE that room.
    Brenda

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  11. must love junkSeptember 15, 2014 at 6:15 PM

    Linda, I love the transformation of these chairs!! Your whole room looks fantastic!!
    Susan

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  12. DonnaSeptember 15, 2014 at 6:19 PM

    I love the choice you made with the Surefit covers! Absolutely perfect!

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  13. Privet and HollySeptember 15, 2014 at 9:02 PM

    LOVE how timeless
    your gorgeous porch is,
    Linda--just like you : ) !!!
    I could sit in that room
    and read and be content
    for a very long time....!

    xo Suzanne

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  14. KellySeptember 15, 2014 at 9:04 PM

    Oh I just love your new slipcovers! I haven't ever used Surefit before but have heard of them. I will have to check them out next time I'm on the market for slipcovers. I am a HUGE lover of slipcovers! Your whole sunroom looks wonderful.

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  15. The Polka Dot ClosetSeptember 15, 2014 at 9:10 PM

    Wow!!! I love those covers! I had heard of Sure Fit before and won't hesitate to use them. For that price you can't go wrong.....and it saved you a week of work and probably four times that in fabric!

    Carol

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  16. Leslie HarrisSeptember 15, 2014 at 9:33 PM

    I'm such a fan of slipcovers, but they're so expensive when you can't sew. Thanks for sharing brand, I'll have to check out the selection at Sure fit. I've got some big chairs. BTW-- your room looks positively charming.

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  17. GARAGE SALE GALSeptember 15, 2014 at 10:11 PM

    Your porch is so cozy and inviting! The slip covers make a big difference!
    Thank you for your sweet comment on Susan's blog :)
    5 days until the wedding!
    warmly,
    deb

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  18. Vickie @ Ranger 911September 15, 2014 at 11:03 PM

    What a wonderful way to transform comfy chairs! I love the pattern you chose and they fit so well in the room. You've pulled everything together so nicely with your vintage furniture, Linda!

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  19. Deanies StashSeptember 16, 2014 at 12:03 AM

    I love the new slipcovers. Your room looks fabulous!

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  20. chateau chicSeptember 16, 2014 at 6:58 PM

    What a great way to update and transform your chairs! I love the slipcovers and they fit right into your comfortable room. I also noticed in one of your photos a vintage white table with a shelf...I think I need that!! :-)
    Mary Alice

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  21. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresSeptember 17, 2014 at 8:33 AM

    Your sun porch is so cozy, I don't know how you can walk out of there!! Love those covers you found for the chairs...and such a bargain too. Thanks Linda for sharing at Vintage Inspiration Party.

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  22. Curtains in My TreeSeptember 17, 2014 at 11:09 AM


    I really like those stripped slip covers .
    It all looks great together very comfy

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  23. UnknownSeptember 17, 2014 at 1:20 PM

    Hi Linda! It's been a while since I said hello sooo, Hello there!I love your sunporch! I would love reading a book, drinking my tea and taking a catnap on that porch. It's charming, comforting and sweet. Thank you for always sharing such fun stuff! (P.S. I finally posted a few pics of my daughter at her wedding that was in May in case you want to take a peek). Blessings to you! Kimberly

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  24. Donna WilkesSeptember 18, 2014 at 4:51 AM

    Your choice of color and style freshened the chairs and added a light look to the sunporch.

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  25. Ivy and ElephantsSeptember 18, 2014 at 6:04 AM

    I love the look! Everything is comfy, cozy and inviting! What an awesome room.
    Hugs,
    Patti

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  26. DebbiedoosSeptember 18, 2014 at 9:20 AM

    WOW! They sure can. Beautiful slip covers Linda.

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  27. Anne's Attic - DesignSeptember 18, 2014 at 5:49 PM

    Hi there this is the first time I have been to your blog. You have such a beautiful accomplished blog.
    Slipcovers are amazing!
    Jo from Anne's Attic - design http://fulcolbaxia.wordpress.com

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  28. ReviSeptember 19, 2014 at 1:29 PM

    Yes...big difference! You KNOW I love the neutral environment, and I'm digging the French mirror on the rustic table, too.:) It would work in my living room...Love your sun porch, Linda.

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  29. Jacqueline~Cabin and CottageSeptember 20, 2014 at 12:32 PM

    I love the relaxed look of this room, Linda! I find all the fabrics so cozy. You did a grreat job on the chairs. The colors all work for me too, of course!

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  30. Jacqueline~Cabin and CottageSeptember 20, 2014 at 12:33 PM

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  31. ReviSeptember 23, 2014 at 5:48 PM

    Thanks for sharing your lovely sun room with Revisionary Life, Linda! The slipcovers really make things cohesive and lovely.

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