14
Sep
2011

Rock on

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There’s a romantic timelessness to rocking chairs.  As soon as I get my perfect porch I’ll be rocking away.

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There are loads of old wooden rocking chairs out there on Ebay and  www.gumtree.com.au

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Just give them a quick sand and a lick of paint.

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Painting up an old rocker can give it a whole new lease on life, particularly with a vibrant primary colour.  And with a can of spray paint, it doesn’t take too long. 

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Rockers are also fab for making wee nooks functional and welcoming.

 

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And painted white they are the perfect chair for a nursery.  Simply add brighter cushions as they grow. 

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Danish style rockers work easily in a contemporary space and take up less room than traditional ones. 

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And the Eames style rockers are very contemporary, and with the moulded chair…pretty comfy!

Check out www.sokol.com.au and www.mattblatt.com.aun for replicas.

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And then there are the quirky ones…hard to find, but very cool.