Rocking Chair Project
So this house we're renting comes with a pretty fantastic yard. There are mature fruit trees — cherry, apple and peach. Two strawberry patches and a raspberry bramble. An herb garden. Lots of good cutting flowers. A large garden spot (large for suburbia anyway) which we've planted with tomatoes, peppers, summer squash, melons, pumpkins, salad greens and beans. Plus a good sized patio/deck with an awning.
We left our outdoor furniture behind in New York and have yet to replace it. In lieu of the traditional table and benches, I'd like to fill our patio with an assortment of rocking chairs instead. I'm thinking 7 mis-matched rockers in bright colors. I've set a budget limit of $50 per chair and now I'm hunting them down.
On Saturday I found a great turquoise rocker in metal for $75 that I hope to barter down this week. And a squatty, bright yellow one in front of a costume store. It wasn't for sale, but if I show up with cash, maybe they'll change their minds?
I'm willing to add a coat of paint to a non-descript rocker, or embellish with colorful cushions, but I do want to challenge myself to keep to the $50 per chair budget. If you've seen any rad rockers around, please let me know.
Also: if you live in the Denver metro area and know of a trustworthy upholsterer, I'd love a recommendation. Please. Pretty please?
image from kitby
Labels: home
posted by Gabrielle of Design Mom at Monday, June 22, 2009
28 Comments:
what a good idea! your patio will look amazing once you are done! I cant wait to see the finished project! Good Luck on your hunt!
Oh, it's sounding so lovely. I love that built in bench for extra seating.
Wow, I love that idea! I think the eclectic look of a bunch of brightly colored, mismatched chairs will be so charming! Please post pics as you find your chairs!
Your patio looks wonderful! Very relaxing and a great way to spend a lazy afternoon!
Oh sorry friends! I need to be clear. That's not a photo of my current backyard -- although I picked it out because it looks similar to my own.
I promise to share photos as I make my rocking chair collection, but in the meantime, I just wanted to include a pretty picture with the post. : )
The photo credit is at the bottom of the post.
I'm in Denver too. Thought you might be interested in this:
http://denver.craigslist.org/fuo/1224654037.html
I'm jealous of your yard...where did you find a yard like that here in Denver? Lucky!
These might be sold already:
http://denver.craigslist.org/fuo/1220937515.html
I hope you checked out Flossy MrGrews on Broadway. It's almost in Littleton--I think--and it's a thrift/costume store that's more clothing oriented but definitely worth a visit.
Good luck with the rocking chair idea...don't settle. Find the ones you want. :)
Yor blog is great, just saw you moved to Co. We are in Evergreen, summer has finally arrived.
I would look at The Barn in Castle Rock (or give them a call beforehand to see if they have any rocking chairs for under $50. Even if they don't, you've got to visit that place!
www.thebarncastlerock.com
I'm heading to upstate new york in a couple weeks to have my wood worker custom build a table for me (the fabulous one in Downtown Chic, with the galvanized top!!) He is a sweetheart with fantastic prices, I'll ask him about his rockers, but they would have to be shipped and that would increase the price??? I'll look into it.
We have used these guys and they do excellent beautiful work. We had an antique overstuffed chair, and not only did they reupholster it, they refinished the wood trim.
I am in the process of looking for some fabric for our piano bench cushion, and will take it to them to recover. I need the fabric to match our newly painted grass green piano! :)
http://www.brandtandwhitney.com/aboutbrandtandwhitney.html
This is the one closest to us in Littleton/Englewood:
Brandt and Whitney Inc Upholstery Repair Furniture Refinishing ...
- www.toblonline.com
4885 S. Broadway, Englewood - (303) 788-0820
Sounds perfect. All of it. Wish I could give you my rocking chair to start your collection. (My kids would revolt, however.)
Love the idea of rockers, so southern, really relaxing. The yards sound magnificient - have fun.
I live in Denver and can recommend Cipriano. His prices are very reasonable and he finished the work when he said he would.
Custom Upholstery by Cipriano
4430 W 29th Ave
Denver, CO 80212-3015
(303) 458-1188
i know it isn't denver metro but i live in loveland and there are killer vintage/antique stores right between loveland and fort collins on 287. may be worth the trip? i know lots of stores in boulder come up here to get their decor.
If you're heading up to Loveland, it's worth it to go through Longmont and stop at Serendipity. Lovely little place...and a cup of joe at Java Stop across the street is lovely as well!
It sounds like you want wooden rockers, but if you are going more ecclectic... last week I saw the coolest aluminum rocker (think airstream) at a junky antique shop that I check out every time I take my car to the mechanic.
The shop is on Kipling, on the East side of the street, between about 15th and 19th street.
(I'm a random person, I don't bother with exact addresses) But you'll see it - it's pretty small and there are always patio sets and filing cabinets out front.
I love this idea....I will be watching for pictures once you have found all your rocking chair treasures. Can't wait to see the colours you choose!
I have a FABULOUS upholsterer. He is in Franktown, which is in Douglas county. He has a shop in his home. I have used him for years, numerous times for client projects and he does wonderful work. Honest, reliable, dependable... you really can't go wrong.
Marv Crespin
Cornerstone Designs Upholstery
2161 Kelty Rd, Franktown, CO 80116-9601
Contact Phone: (303) 660-4331
You may want to try to the furniture auction on Broadway. It happens every other Sunday and if you get there before they start you can check out the goods to see if it worth staying for the auction. When I lived in Denver a couple of years ago I got a few mirros and a leahter trunk for under $100. http://www.bruhnsauction.com
How lucky to have such an established garden.
What a beautiful idea! I have been scouring the internet for ideas for a sun porch re-do. Finally inspiration!! Thanks!
Call Joy at Patina in Littleton. www.patinaantiquesandhome.com She's been in antiques & design for 25+ years and is great about finding all the items I'm looking for. Probably a good resource for an upholsterer as well. Good luck - I love the idea!
We did this once too. We just kept finding rockers, fixing them and putting them on our patio. I called it the Land of Misfit Rockers ;)
I have been working on this exact same project for a while now but inside the house for colors (I have four inside)and white for those on the deck. Craigs list has been my best source. Great minds think alike!
I can't believe nobody has mentioned the ARC thrift stores yet. If you're patient you can get a really good deal there. Half off on Saturdays.
You can find all sorts of things at the Paris street market--first Saturday of the month at Aspen Grove.
Good luck!
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