For our first Salvage Challenge, I present to you the salvage:

Cammie and Adam’s discarded red chair.

You know what I like about this chair? I love the details on the back and the bottom of the chair. And strangely enough, I like that the red paint is fading and chipping.  But then, I’m partial to pieces that look like they’ve lived a little.

Now, obviously, a lot can be done with this chair. It could be painted any color and any type of seat could be added, in any number of fabric options.

But my vote is to go one of two routes:

Keep the paint as is and create a seat which will compliment the rustic vibe.

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What about a cane seat like this one?

And I’d cover the seat pad in this purplish gray fabric by Alexander Henry fabric called “No Guts No Glory”. I love the tough feel, in contrast to the cane seat.

via Belle Pepper Fabrics

Or to repaint the chair a bright red and contrast with a bright blue/light fabric.

I was inspired by the apple red and light blue in these pics.

via Design*Sponge

via House Beautiful

I love this fabric, which also incorporates a beautiful gold.

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Or either of these prints would create a crisp pop against a shiny apple red paint coat.

John Robshaw Petra Cobalt Fabric

Aviary Toile via LS Fabrics

What do you think, any ideas?