Already Covered Upholstery

To all my local friends...Already Covered Interiors and Upholstery is one of the best and most affordable upholsterers in the DC Metropolitan area. They do it all from custom headboards and valances to furniture upholstery. Cris, the owner, is a joy to work with and his employees are just as kind and amazing at what they do. 

Here's one of the guys working on my chairs...

Here is a before image of the English rollarm chairs I purchased on Craigslist 6 years ago...

I never liked the upholstery, but the bones were great!

And this is what they look like now after Cris and his team did their magic 2 years ago...

And they still like great today after 2 years of use and abuse by us and our pets...

Contact info for Cris at Already Covered Interiors and Upholstery:

2807 Merrilee Dr

Fairfax, VA 22031

703-204-1040

{just a note...I published this post about 2 years ago, but thought I'd share it again due to the amount of friends that have asked for a local upholsterer recommendation. Good luck friends with all of your upholstery needs! xx Danielle}

Best Mid Century Modern Source in DC

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If you are like me, then you can't be pigeonholed into one style. I love it all from Hollywood Regency,  French Provincial, Classic English to Mid Century Modern. I go through phases sometimes, but more or less am just attracted to great design. And I search for it all on Craigslist. While searching specifically for Mid Century Modern I began to notice that most of the best and affordable pieces came from someone located in Friendship Heights NW. I contacted the seller and met the nicest guy ever, Jose. He has a huge collection of gorgeous Mid Century Modern pieces at great price points. Here are a few items he has on Craigslist right now...

Vintage 60's Club Chair Orange Vinyl $245

Late 50's Wide Dresser $395

Set of Love Seats and Chair $595

Multicolor Mod Cabinet $125

Broyhill Brasilia Bar $295

To search his items type in: mid century modern Friendship Heights or you can also type in his phone number 202-276-8755. Look for the white stone background in the image and purchase if you find something you like. A good friend of mine recently purchased a MCM sofa and he loves it. 

Here are a few inspirational interiors with Mid Century Modern pieces to get you, well uh, inspired ;)...

Thom Filicia

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HGTV Emily 

Livingetc. 

Lonny

Elle Decor

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Good Luck and let Jose know I sent you! 

Recessionista Rental Redesign

Images courtesy: Peter Vanderpoel

Above is the living room I redesigned for my friend using mostly second hand furniture, which I showcased the before and after a few weeks ago here.  Why am I calling it a Recessionista Redesign? Because the total cost of the redesign was less expensive than a brand new sofa from Pottery Barn. Not only was it a great deal, but also earth-friendly and fresh...can't go wrong with that!

So here is the breakdown by item, location of purchase and price:
1. Console, Joseph's Coat in Falls Church (a thrift store benefiting shelters for abused women), $30 + $20 for Benjamin Moore custom paint. Total: $50
2. Lamps, Salvation Army, $10/both + $10 for 2 cans of low VOC spray paint in bright white. Total: $20
3. Lampshades, new from LampsPlus, $60/both.
4. Chairs, already owned.
5. Mirror, Craigslist, $50

6. Coffee Table, Craigslist, $35 + $10 for 2 cans of low VOC in bright white. Total: $55

7. Rug, new from Ikea, $199.

8. One framed artwork (all others already owned), Joseph's Coat, $5.

9. Pillows, borrowed for photo shoot.
10. Sofa, Craigslist, $120 + $49 for new slipcover in white from Ikea. Total: $169

Grand Total for the Recessionista Rental Redesign: $608

Why buy new when second hand is just as fabulous, stylish, earth friendly and easy on a Recessionista's wallet? 

Finest Finds in DC on Tuesday

I just can't neglect DC and since I've been working for a few people in the area I have noticed some great stuff that I just wanted to share with you all. So here are few items that I think are the best of DC's Craigslist right now...

Large Unique Rattan Screen $95 {for the bohemian chic look. could paint too.}...

The screen above would look pretty in white...

Inspirational Image via Decorpad

Or you could paint it blue and use as a headboard...

Inspirational Image Montana Burnett 

Gorgeous Hollywood Regency Mirror $75

Mid century modern/ retro lamps $100/pair {great color and have shades which is nice.}...

Coffee Table with Map $20 {for the worldly type.}...

Oriental Silk Screen $375

Make the above screen into a romantic headboard as evidenced below...

Inspirational Image via Shelter

Danish Teak Lounge Chair $750 {yes i know expensive, but man is it gorgeous.}...

French Blue Velvet Chair $149 {great color. would add that fun pop of color to your living room.}...

Octogon Mirror $25

Midcentury End Tables $120/pair 

 

The side tables above would look equally glamorous as the bedside tables in the image below...


Inspirational image via Lonny

Authentic Kilim $400

Asian Formal Dining Room $525

 

Asian Chest $20

Vintage Henredon $350 

 

You could transform the desk above into something chic like this desk from The New Traditionalists...


Inspirational image via The New Traditionalists

I know it's not exact, but new knobs and a snake print on the drawers would really make the CL desk look great.

Antique Ceiling Light $200



Bamboo Side Table $30

 

Cane Chair and Footstool $55

 

Four Cane Chairs $150/all {great shape. you would have seriously unique chairs. i see them painted black}...

 

Vintage Rattan Chair $38



Paleck Chair $60


Dresser with Mirror $60 {great price for a beautiful mcm piece.}...

 

Black Dresser $280



6 WE Chairs $425 {i would offer less.}...



Dining Room Table and 4 Chairs $175 {i have a serious chair fetish. love these.}...

 

Vintage Full Size Headboard $25

 

Dresser $25 {a campaign dresser for that much...get it now and remember the power of paint. you can also search on etsy for better handles.}...

 

Okay I'll stop there. Hope you all had a great weekend!