Designing custom furniture is both thrilling and scary- thrilling because you can create something totally custom for a space and scary because it’s your responsibility for it to come out exactly perfect. Many sleepless nights have been spend pondering dimensions, angles and heights. I designed a custom settee for a client for her dining area (to be paired with a large oval Saarinen tulip table-swoon) covered in the AMAZING mocha colorway of Schumacher’s chiang mai dragon. I wanted it to be modern but traditional and curve in the front to mimic the curve of the table. Nail heads were a must because, well, I am obsessed with nail heads and the detail they add. So finally yesterday it arrived and it’s perfect!!! Some quick Blackberry pics….
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It’s stunning!!!! Well done you. You’re client is going to be thrilled:) I have some cushions in the alabaster and absolutely love the print- it’s so vivid.
Um, can I trade? That is the right way to have a Chiang Mai dragon couch! Anyone need a blue Chiang Mai dragon couch:)
Dang! Looks real good…..Well done.
Love it….beautiful…..
that is so frickin gorgeous, I want to change the decor in my whole house to fit it, even though it’s not mine
I really happy to see all the Element project updates!
I am drooling- this is such a fabulous piece! I have a similar vision for our future dining area- I love the idea of a comfortable settee on one side of a round table in a dining room- so lovely- great job!
Erin- it is perfect – and I absolutely love the pillows with the greek key trim!
Love it! Love the shape, the nailhead and that fabric is fantastic! Nice work…you r so talented! How do you get started designing custome pieces?
Are you serious!?! This thing is beautiful!!!!!!!
oh dear heavens! that is one good looking piece of furniture! ive always dreamed about creating custom furniture, so this is such an inspiration!
Just amazing!!! You did such a good job.
this looks fantastic! it must be so exciting to see something you have created!
Love it! Wonderful design, Erin.
Teresa
It can not look any better, Erin. Great job!
Seriously genius! I’ve been a little on the fence about that colorway of Chiang Mai but seeing it used here makes me think it is perfection.
I can’t wait to see the finished space!
Great job Erin!
Oh yeah, that’s some serious furniture porn!
yummy. i would be too scared to sit and eat there.
That little guy is perfection. Absolutely gorgeous! Hope you can share the whole room when its completed.
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Fabulous! I hardly ever see that color of Chiang Mai.
OMG I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE it!!!! This is definitely going in my inspiration file for future reference.
Magnifique! Is there nothing you can’t do:) The curve and nail head details are the best.
Love it!! I can imagine it would be scary, but you have no reason to fear. You clearly know what you’re doing! Fantastic work!
holy hellcats its gorgoues. Great blending of modern and traditional. That colorwave is my fave! (perhaps bc we see it less than the blue and the white?) And the nailhead really add the finishing touch.
Great job, and I do hope we get to see finished pics
Wow, that is stunning! I’m sure your client is thrilled! Can’t wait to see the pro photos when you’re all done.
I love the mix of those pillows with the fabric.
I want to marry that sofa. Seriously. Great job, Erin!
Absolutely GORGEOUS!!!! I would LOVE to see more of your work on the blog! Everything you do seems so fantastical! It will be great inspiration.
Swoon – this is STUNNING! KG
Omygoodness! This is fabulous! I love the fabric, the nailheads (wow!) and the shape – everything about it is perfect!
collective gasp!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! your amazing
A.MAZ.ING!! the curve takes it beyond. i LOVE it erin!
Beautiful! Looking forward to seeing the room that this lucky bench will reside in ;)
STUNNING! I’ll take one too please!
beautiful!! i love round tables paired with chairs and then a piece that offers seating for 2!