Christianna’s London home is graced by a lovely Ercol day bed reupholstered with charming Designers Guild fabrics, which are a pretty respite from its original tan color (cleverly disguised in the “before” photo with a turquoise throw). Blessed with a capable friend who kindly reupholstered the vintage 1960s piece, Christianna opted to replace the stiff back cushions with comfortable, relaxing bedroom pillows — smartly covered with removable (and reversible) covers. With a flick of her wrist and a change of her mood, Christianna can revamp the look of her vintage Ercol day bed by flipping over her pillows. Paired with matching Ercol armchairs, this set is perhaps one of the best charity shop finds in all of London!
May this New Year bring inspiration to revamp, repurpose, and reupholster! Happy 2009!
5 responses so far ↓
1 Rachel // Dec 31, 2008 at 4:22 pm
It’s so amazing what a good reupholstering job can do! This day bed is lovely!
2 Carol // Jan 2, 2009 at 2:45 am
This is a gorgeous look… love the combination of the wood frame and these lush fabrics!
thanks for visiting my blog… hopefully the woman with the right shoe size (and life) will see the post and make The Find!
3 Stacy // Jan 2, 2009 at 9:28 am
love the pillows. looks very inviting!
4 jill // Jan 2, 2009 at 10:57 pm
happy 2009, Grace! i look forward to more of your wonderful inspiration here this year
5 AHA! « fredlet // Feb 5, 2010 at 4:29 pm
[...] Craigslist here I come. Read about more Ercol studio daybeds: Charmed (and In Love) in Cape Town Reupholstery Before and After – Ercol Day Bed Style [...]
Leave a Comment