Add exotic colour and 3-D texture to a wooden chair

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How to do it
Paint the chair back and legs magenta, then highlight the seat edge and struts with a hot orange gloss. Cover the seat pad with an ethnic-inspired striped fabric, and tack with oversized upholstery studs. Finish by hanging a bright faux-flower and tassel corsage on the chair back.

What you need
Magenta paint (LRV18 S 2060-R40B), Johnstone's at Leyland SDM and Hot Paprika 4 red paint, from Dulux. Bogota (1-2914-164) fabric, from Jab Anstoetz. Heico Fasteners H16 furniture nails, Martin's Upholstery Supplies. Silk roses, from VV Rouleaux
Tassels, from Maroque.

Get the look
Find this dressing table at The White Company and this lamp at The Conran Shop.

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