The job of an upholsterer is one that I truly admire. Not only is skill and an affinity to detail required, but an upholsterer also needs to have a keen sense of style and creativity.
Several years ago, I was introduced to Julie, owner of The Upholstery Fashionista and her skill and ability with fabric and design details took my appreciation for upholstery to a whole new level. Julie can most definitely re-upholster a chair in a simple fabric with classic trim, but where her talents really shine is when she is allowed to be totally adventurous with here work.
Many of her clients come to her with fabric in hand, but others know of Julie’s’ skill to select the perfect fabric, trim and hardware to really make a piece come to life.
I’m so impressed with Julie’s’ work and just had to share her talents with you.
Ladies and gentlemen I introduce you to the work of The Upholstery Fashionista.
I love this ever so popular Ikat fabric on a traditional frame.
Julie creates beautiful pieces with a rustic, yet elegant look. If a project calls for it, she does a lot to the wood refinishing herself.
This animal print chair with a solid linen back is so chic.
I love these French inspired chairs and the bold nailhead trim.
A pair of classic black and white herringbone wingbacks.
Another French inspired chair with a fun fabric combination.
An unexpected but stylish cording choice for this sofa.
Here’s a chair where Julie ran the stripe vertically on the seat and horizontally on the chair back giving this piece added style.
From frumpy to fabulous!
These are some of Julie’s’ more eclectic pieces. What a fun mix of fabrics and that high-gloss pink frame is so striking.
Love the polka dots.
“BEFORE”
“AFTER” What a great transformation!
Love the sofas new look.
Love!
A 1970’s modern transitioned into a stylish look for today!
Love the detail front and back, and the silver bronze wood finish.
Classic!
Such a fun chair in my favorite color!
Pattern mixing done right!
For those of you living in the Atlanta area, Julie is available for upholstery work and can be contacted via The Upholstery Fashionista Facebook page. She is also in the process of setting up a booth at the Woodstock Market where you can see Julie’s’ work first hand and buy pieces right off the floor. The Woodstock Market will have its first show of the year March 2-4 so mark your calendars.
Someday I’m going to have Julie teach me the art of re-upholstery, but for now she’ll continue to be my go-to resource for custom upholstery work.