A rather ordinary chair with good simple lines becomes much more interesting with an assymetrical two-tone paint job. We love that color-blockish thing!

Here’s a chair transformed by two-toned upholstery: mattress ticking and velvet in tandem:

Why not use different fabrics and prints when you upholster a chair or sofa?

 

Both images via two different Remodelista posts: first image (the link disappeared on their site); second image Ticking Goes Luxe

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