rbytsdy Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Hi folks, I have been playing hookie with the San Fran and working on this Christmas roombox instead... Please excuse the Christmas decor draped willy-nilly... Fiddling around with some upholstery, looking at the (tiny!) pictures in Ernie's latest catalogue for design inspiration-- the green is my 1st attempt, then the red; I shortened the width and depth up on the red, and reclined it a bit as well. Which do you think looks better in this space, or should I keep going and try another color? (Maybe darkening the red's decorative cord would help it...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minis On The Edge Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 I think I like the red more. The Green seems to Blend in to much but, it could be because the tree is not decorated yet :o Your chairs Look GREAT!!Cool Roombox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmgervais Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 IMHO, I prefer the chair in red, but do agree that the trim is a bit too pale and shiny. Otherwise, looks good to me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wenlaine Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Pink is my favorite color but in this case, I love the green chair. The #1 picture is really really nice. I can't wait to see your roombox when it's done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyD Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Both chairs are just wonderful. Love the red chair, but my eye is drawn to the chair and not the rest of the room. With the green chair, I take all of the room instead of just the one chair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxxie Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 In my humble inexpert opinion, I like red for Christmas! It seems to pop a little more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TinyMinis Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Ok...I have to be different . I like the green chair...it shows off the kitty better and adds warmth to the room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbytsdy Posted October 13, 2009 Author Share Posted October 13, 2009 Thanks to all of you for your kind words and your picks! (Though it seems to be almost 50-50 right now!) I polled hubby also, and he says he thinks the green goes with the wallpaper better though he thinks that it could do with more pleats and a different pillow fabric... I think that each of you is right-- the red pops and the green blends, but I think that for this roombox I am looking for the chair to blend rather than pop... (I could have the pillow pop, I think that might work...) The green was just a prototype, something I patched together quickly to see how it looked-- I might try it over again with more attention to detail, more pleats and perhaps some different cord trim. I have been having such fun with this little box! I have been meaning to do it for over a year now, for a friend, but never found just the right box for it-- so when I finally found the cocker spaniel that I needed, I went to Lowe's and got some 1/4" plywood which hubby very nicely cut out for me, and really went to town on this project! It's a nice diversion to build things that won't be touched because they'll be fixed in place behind glass-- the chairs don't have proper upholstered backs, for example, and the staircase is made of balsa and cardboard, and the little corner table's drawer is entirely faux though hubby tried to open it, which is a sort of compliment, I suppose... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pin1056 Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 hmmmmmm well at first i was going to say definately the red chair....but...once the tree is decorated i think that should become the focal point...so...green chair with a red pillow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minis Over The Hill Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 Green chair, brighter pillow, garlands of pointsettas going up the stairway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miniwendy Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 Red, the green chair doesn't stand out as much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justmesue Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 Red chair, green pillows, for me, and lots of different color decorations on the tree. BTW-Both chairs are great-You do wonderful work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jo Med Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 I vote for the green chair but maybe that's because on my PC the red chair looks more of a deep pink colour. The green chair will allow the eye to pick out all the christmasy things when you add them rather than drawing the eye into the chair only. BTW - great job, its lovely so far. Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmgervais Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 And yet, for me, the red chair seems to pick up the colours from the wallpaper more, while the green chair seems to stick out more... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grazhina Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 I'd go for the green too. Once the tree is decorated and any other bits and pieces added, it should look just right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuntDee Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 I vote for the green chair. The red seems to call attention to itself and detract from the total scene. A colorful throw tossed over the back might add to the cozy feeling of the scene. Very nice scene. Rita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LLyn M. Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 Lovely roombox!! I like both chairs....but I see a jolly RED Santa sitting in the green chair! ...........maybe he's dozing............... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherr Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 I like the green. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debra from Olde Cape Cod Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 Yet another vote for the green!! With the throw and a pretty cross-stitch Christmas pillow. (Liked the sleeping Santa too....) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starfire Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 Green here too!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tappy Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 Both are lovely, but I prefer the green! Tappy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennywren Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 I'm partial to the green, it makes the wallpaper stand out more. I guess it depends on whether you want the chair to be noticed more or the background. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamie Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 By far the red Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jo Med Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 LOL - I don't think we actually helped your decision, it seems to be a 50:50 split Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corwin Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 Um on the compter and trafic light as well a sertain books red and green look the same to me Grumble. Either way its looking great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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