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I\u2019ve reupholstered many a wing back chair<\/a>. But this was the first time I\u2019d been tasked with creating a Union Jack statement<\/em> chair.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

I was thrilled by the challenge and also the opportunity to collaborate with my client to create something that would have a special place in her heart and her new home.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

But the pressure was on with this project: it had to be completed before she left the country to relocate to Ibiza.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

“Make me a little reminder of home.<\/span><\/em>“<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

From Britain to the Balearics<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

As Lyn was setting off for a new life abroad, she wanted to create something iconic. A statement chair that would remind her of her UK roots.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Lyn\u2019s wife had suggested getting rid of the old wing armchair. Thankfully, we came up with a plan that would save and transform it instead.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Creating a custom Union Jack chair<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n

This was a classic wing back chair in a Laura Ashley style fabric \u2013 so, fairly ordinary. But with a bit of imagination, we knew that with re-upholstery, we could reimagine it as something special and unique.<\/p>\n

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We found the retro-look heavy jacquard Union Jack fabric panels on eBay.<\/p>\n

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Rather than cover the entire chair in the Union Jack design, I felt it would be better to keep the placement to the front cushions and across the inside and outside back. The reason being is you\u2019d lose too much detail by going for an all-over effect \u2013 and you have to know when less is more!<\/p>\n

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We chose a dimension that would fit, and in order to get the proportions exactly right, I created a border top and bottom from the matching Linwood Fabric, Moleskin Velvet<\/a> – navy.
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A majestic outcome<\/h2>\n

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It\u2019s been a truly monumental year in British royal history, so it seemed fitting that Lyn\u2019s reminder of home should reflect this.<\/p>\n

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We\u2019re all delighted with the result, and it was a pleasure to transform this rather plain wing back armchair into a majestic<\/em> piece that will make a regal statement<\/em> in its sunny, new surroundings<\/p>\n

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As well as being my first Union Jack chair, this project is one I\u2019ll remember as it\u2019s the second chair I\u2019ve re-upholstered to travel beyond the UK.<\/p>\n

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It\u2019s a nice thought to think that my work is in homes around the world.<\/p>\n

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If you have a piece you\u2019d like to transform from ordinary to one-of-a-kind, get in touch<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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