How and Why I am Feeding my Leopard Chair OBSESSION | Jeweled Interiors | ORC WK 3

by jeweledinteriors | Oct 17, 2018 | DIY, One Room Challenge, Virginia Home | 33 comments

Leopard Chair before and after, and inspiration shots for Jeweled Interiors Fall 2018 One Room Challenge

Note: Some products in this post are sponsored but the opinions are 100 percent my own.

I’m dying here! These leopard chairs are KILLING me because they are so incredibly gorgeous! Check out why I love them, how I did it, and the reason I’m nearly experiencing cardiac arrest here at Jeweled Interiors for the Fall 2018 ORC Week 3.

What is the ORC?

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I want to start out with a huge thank you to Linda, from Calling it Home, for organizing this, the top-dog of all interior design blogging events…The ONE ROOM CHALLENGE???! This event happens every fall and spring and is soooo addictive.

This is a 6 week event which includes 20 “Challenge Participants” and hundreds of other “Guest Participants” (like me). So don’t forget to check out everyone elses’ progress too!

As an added bonus there are two great media sponsors for this event, Better Homes and Gardens and Home Love Network. They will be picking their favorites to showcase and we will all be cheering each other on to the finish line. It’s just hard to believe that we are already halfway done ??…So much more to do!!!

Where my Leopard Chair Addiction Began

Here’s the deal. Our family of six recently returned back to a home we have owned and previously lived in five years (and three addresses ago). My design theory this time around is to surround myself with things that I loved the last time around and STILL love now. Throw in there a few fun modern updates, the Jeweled Interiors twist, and kazaam! A classic game plan I can stick with.

On that list of things that I have loved and continued to love are sexy leopard chairs. Let me show you a couple of inspiration pics I found on Pinterest.

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The Makerista

From The Right Bank

You will notice that the same leopard fabric was used in both of these inspo shots. After some google searching I found this beautiful Braemore Jamil Natural Leopard Print Velvet fabric on the Fabricmill.com.

I’m really excited I did too. You see, the Fabric Mill is one of my new online fabric store CRUSH. Their prices and selection are great, the service and delivery are fast, and the samples are only $1. That’s almost a dangerous combination for me. I think I ordered at least 20 samples, if not more…Not because I really needed them. Nope, I just wanted to see how they felt in real life…#obsessive. I vow to spend more time on the Fabric.mill once the ORC is finished.

Before Pics

In case you haven’t heard, one of my few talents is being able to look at something vintage, see the vision, and then make it fresh and chic. Just sayin’ . Now, these chairs are no exception. I was thrilled to see this pair of club chairs and drove over an hour through traffic to nab them in a Target parking lot.

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The scale was perfect and I really hoped that I would be able to knock out those arms. It was a gamble I was willing to take.

After Pics

What do you think? Does this give you the FEVER for Fabric Mill Braemore leopard chairs too?

Cheeky End Table

To keep these chairs feeling fresh I paired them with a chic little end table from Homepop. The scale and color are perfect and I love the angles and lines on this little number. On top of that, the glass top adds a pretty glow around my accessories in the afternoon light. I’d say it was a great choice! Homepop for the WIN?!

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The Plan

Moment of truth. It may look like I have it all together in these pics, but don’ t let me fool you. I have a LONG way to go before these spaces are actually complete. Check it out ?

A Huge Thanks to my Fabulous Sponsors

TO DO LIST

~~Pick-up and install molding and trim on ceilings and walls~~ (Metrie)

Install Ceiling Medallions (Architectural Depot)

Hang Chandelier (Build.com)

Install Wallpaper (Milton and King)

~~Upholster Leopard Chairs~~ (Fabric Mill)

~~Sew Fringe on sofa~~ (Fringe Market)

Upholster Velvet dining chairs (Fabric Place Basement)

Decide upon color and paint sideboard (Velvet Finishes)

Paint Stair Hand Railings (Velvet Finishes)

Choose Pillows (Arianna Belle)

Upholster Piano Bench (Spoonflower)

~~Add Jazzy End Table~~ (Home Pop)

Decide on art and accessories

Optional:

Paint ceiling terra cotta or blushy-peach

Sleep…I wish

Shower…everyone around me wishes

Laundry- Hey…I’m actually keeping up on it this go ’round.

Thank you so very much for joining me on the Jeweled Interiors Fall 2018 One Room Challenge. If you like what you see here don’t forget come back and poke around a bit after the link-up. Oh, and following me is fun too ?. Check back each Thursday as I transform this space into a colorful, soulful, and glamorous abode.

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33 Comments

Tiffany on October 17, 2018 at 6:02 am

Good grief this is so good!!!!! I’m obsessed with your obsession?? these chairs are amazing!!!
jeweledinteriors on October 17, 2018 at 6:40 am

LOL! Thanks Tiffany!!! You know when you have always wanted something and you finally get around to doing it? That’s where I’m at right now!
Susie on October 17, 2018 at 7:50 pm

Your vision for those chairs is amazing. Knocking out the arms was genius. They are beautiful!! Great job, Jewel! ~~Susie from The Chelsea Project
Mysha on October 17, 2018 at 9:05 pm

I am feelin those chairs girl! So so good!
Christine Martin on October 17, 2018 at 9:16 pm

ok…I actually saw your thumbnail on the ORC guest page and stopped scrolling because I was like “HOLY THOSE CHAIRS!” To find out that you MADE them is even more impressive! Girl…you’ve got me wanting to run to the thrift store to find some beater chairs and strip them to do something similar! SO impressed!!
jeweledinteriors on October 17, 2018 at 9:18 pm

Christine! I love you! I’m so glad you love the chairs…They were a lot of work, but man…So sweet!
jeweledinteriors on October 17, 2018 at 9:22 pm

Thanks so much Mysha! They are pretty comfy too.
jeweledinteriors on October 17, 2018 at 9:24 pm

Thanks so much Susie! I’m so glad that they came out. It was a gamble for sure!
Jenn on October 17, 2018 at 9:28 pm

STUNNING job!!! I love the leopard print! And they look so soft!
jeweledinteriors on October 17, 2018 at 9:33 pm

Thanks Jen! The fabric actually IS really soft
tim@designmaze on October 17, 2018 at 10:07 pm

get out!! those chairs were unreal…. what a transformation! I would have never though of leaving the middle part open and just wrap around the frame. so clever!! looking forward to seeing the two rooms coming together xoxo
Deneen on October 17, 2018 at 10:32 pm

I’m bowing down to you! I’m not worthy 🙂 Holy crap I love those chairs. You are speaking my language. I’ll be back next week!
jeweledinteriors on October 18, 2018 at 3:46 am

Thanks Tim! It was certainly a gamble that paid off!
jeweledinteriors on October 18, 2018 at 3:47 am

LOL. You are too kind Deneen ?. Thanks so much
Besa on October 18, 2018 at 5:29 am

WOW…..a big one! The chairs turned amazing!
Emy on October 18, 2018 at 5:41 am

Love the chairs!! They look amazing against the traditional wall moldings.
jeweledinteriors on October 18, 2018 at 6:37 am

Thanks so much Besa. These chairs have kind of been my dream for a lOONNGG time.
jeweledinteriors on October 18, 2018 at 6:40 am

Thanks Emy. I couldn’t agree more. I want to do the rest of my house in panel moulding. I may have to pace myself bc it does take a minute to do mostly solo. The results are soooo pretty though!
Jaclyn B on October 18, 2018 at 4:03 pm

OMG THOSE CHAIRS!!! I’m dying…I am in LOVE!!! What an awesome thrifty makeover…they turned out amazing!!!
jeweledinteriors on October 18, 2018 at 4:08 pm

Thanks so much Jaclyn!!!
Chelsea @ Making Manzanita on October 18, 2018 at 9:43 pm

OH my gosh! Those chairs are amazing!!! They turned out sooooo good. Can’t wait to see how the rest comes together!
jeweledinteriors on October 19, 2018 at 5:39 am

Thanks so much Chelsea! I’m working hard to see if I can pull this all of!
ola on October 19, 2018 at 7:56 am

Jewel girl your skills are INSANE! I might have to kidnap you for a weekend. Those chairs are on fiya!
jeweledinteriors on October 19, 2018 at 9:56 am

LOL. You are always soooo supportive! Thanks babe!
Autumn Hachey on October 19, 2018 at 12:11 pm

OH MY GOD THESE CHAIRS ARE GIVING ME ACTUAL LIFE.
jeweledinteriors on October 19, 2018 at 2:16 pm

Thank you so much Autumn! You are a ROCK STAR!
Katarina - Sukhirugs.com on October 24, 2018 at 7:37 pm

The chairs look incredible! Leopard print adds a pop of color to space and gives it life. I also love the small table you’ve chosen to put next to them, they go so well together. Can’t wait to see how the rest will turn out to be, but I don’t doubt it will be lovely, as we’re used to seeing from you. 🙂
jeweledinteriors on October 24, 2018 at 7:55 pm

Thank you so much Katarina! Your rugs are incredible!
Kelly on February 4, 2020 at 5:23 pm

Hey Jewel, a couple questions on your chairs. Do you remember about how many yards of fabric you needed per chair? And did you follow any kind of tutorial or just wing it? Thanks so much! I love them! -Kelly
Jalonn on June 17, 2020 at 1:17 pm

These are beautiful! LOVE! I have to try this!
jeweledinteriors on July 5, 2020 at 9:19 pm

Thanks Jalonn! We do love them
charlotte clark on August 26, 2020 at 10:12 pm

Jewel, You are fantastic. Please tell me where you purchased your big black and off white geometric rug for you dining room.
jeweledinteriors on August 31, 2020 at 6:12 am

You are going to love this…Target (indoor/outdoor rug). However, it shows the dirt so badly.