Table undercover

Fabric works wonders to reinvent a lackluster coffee table as a stylish upholstered ottoman.

One look at how Kappi Craddock transformed her husband's old coffee table, and you'll see how repurposing furniture rather than discarding it reaps great rewards.

"When we were first married, my husband, David, had several things from his bachelor days that he wanted to keep," explains the Jackson, Mississippi, interior designer. "The table was one of them." Although it's not what she would have ordinarily selected, Kappi had no choice but to use it. Fortunately her design sense prevailed, prompting an alternative solution: an ottoman for the sitting room.

"The size and shape were perfect she explains, pointing out that the table's height in relation to the sofa was proportionate, especially with the cushion installed. Once professionally upholstered with a coordinating fabric and tufted cushion, the former bachelor-pad table fits perfectly in its new surroundings.

An ottoman is a good addition to the sofa and grouping of chairs, and because it's big enough for magazines or books, it eliminates the need for a central table. Heavyweight fabric will withstand the wear and tear of propped-up feet. "The tufted top makes it more interesting," Kappi explains. Tailored pleats and the fabric's decorative design give it a custom finish. And with reasonably priced material, it is an affordable alternative to purchasing an ottoman from a furniture store.

The comfort and inviting style of the sitting room illustrate the success of her choices for the table. Kappi adds, "It proves that even the unlikeliest pieces can eventually be nut to rood use."

TABLE UNDERCOVER

Page 153: Interior design by Kappi K. Craddock, Kappi Interiors, 4835 North Hampton Drive, Jackson, MS 39211, (601) 366-3339.

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