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" VIEW MORE PHOTOS     Whether it&amp;#039;s a hand-me-down settee that&amp;#039;s been sitting in the attic for years or a flea-market find in need of tender loving care, think reinvention, not restoration. Rather than return this quartet of Victorian relics to museum-quality perfection, we brought these one-of-a-kind seats into the 21st century by refinishing the dark wood frames in vivid colors and replacing the upholstery with boldly patterned fabrics. A good upholsterer (we used Custom Design Studio in New York City) can help you navigate the details and transform your downtrodden has-beens into fabulous divas. Find out How to Choose a Great Upholsterer: Our Upholsterer gives some tips     How we did it Furniture Select an upholstered piece with a wood frame so you&amp;#039;ll have the opportunity to create exciting juxtapositions of pattern and color. Fabric To jolt the piece into the present, choose a strong pattern, such as an oversize floral or damask, or a modern geometric. Paint For a lacquerlike shine, use a high-gloss oil-based enamel. Darker colors create an elegant visual outline; lighter, brighter hues add more pop. Hint Upholstery costs vary, so it&amp;#039;s best to get several estimates. Keep in mind that if the piece needs new springs and stuffing, this will add to the expense. Find out How to Choose a Great Upholsterer: Our Upholsterer gives some tips "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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