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Grady on May 05, 2015Try using certain paint colors. That would make them more vibrant.Helpful Reply
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Ronda Dykes on May 05, 2015Congrats on your move! We moved back to the Midwest after 12 years in Central Florida. My health could no longer take the sweltering heat and humidity 9 months of the year. They are lovely pieces. I would definitely reupholster them. There are many beautiful upholstery fabrics available. I love Tommy Bahama's upholstery fabrics. They are classy and not Florida tacky. You might have a tough time choosing! Whether or not to paint the wood will depend on which direction you take with the fabric. With a neutral color fabric, I would definitely leave the wood as is. However, if I went with a fabric containing brighter colors -- yellows, blues, orange -- I would probably consider using a light color chalk paint on the wood. Good luck and please post pictures when you are finished with your project!!Helpful Reply
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Ronda Dykes on May 05, 2015The nice thing is that your pieces are not very large, so you may get lucky and find the perfect fabric as a remnant! There was an upholstery fabric store near Orlando called Boca Bargoons. They also have a store in Fort Myers. They have a fantastic selection and I found their prices to be reasonable when I shopped there. I don't know if they carry Tommy Bahama fabrics. Check them out.Helpful Reply
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Susan Sheffield on May 05, 2015I agree with Ronda. I sometimes refurbish old furniture for my shop. I found a nice white wash finish tends to go with the beach theme for my customers. If you like the weathered look, you may want to consider a random crackle finish by simply applying Elmer's glue randomly before painting. There are many how-to videos on Youtube. Nice tropical fabric to finish it. Beautiful pieces you have. Good luck & enjoy your new home in Florida.Helpful Reply
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CK on May 05, 2015I'd pick a tropical inspired fabric that you truly love, then paint the frames in a color pulled from the fabric. For example...If you used this Tommy Bahama fabric you could use pale blue on the frames. Distress a little if you like or keep it crisp and new looking. BTW, check fabrics.com for incredible savings on great fabrics.Helpful Reply
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Maggie Misenar on May 06, 2015DO NOT PAINT THE WOOD, please? Reupholster in sea foam green, Aqua, mint green.....maybe a print of palm trees, shells, sky effect, but, NOT FISH! LolHelpful Reply
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Country Design Home on May 07, 2015I agree with the no-paint folks on this one. But make sure you find some fabric that is tropical without being "cute-sy". The one that Connie suggested would be perfect- gives it that West Indies look.Helpful Reply
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