In what town will you be studying?

Some red throw pillows would go great as well!

Did you say you have a couch and loveseat? What color are they?

They're brown! The apartment came prefurnished!!

I would consider a straw/gold matte fabric for pillows. A cheetah print or olive snakeskin would work. What a great jumping off point, great chair .You could do white, green or black accents. Pink/Red frames would work nicely. You have endless options. How fun.

Gesso... painting an option?

http://ths.gardenweb.com/discussions/2625002/directions-for-painting-an-upholstered-chair

Borrowing: "When it comes to painting upholstery, small items which are firmly upholstered with natural fabric (such as cotton or linen) give the best results. In these cases, Chalk Paint® can be diluted with water and painted on as a “wash” which will stain the fibers. Fabric that is painted in this way does not need to be waxed afterwards. Please watch Annie Sloan’s video tutorial on this subject, which can be found on www.anniesloan.com.

There are other ways to paint upholstery, but the success of painting any upholstered piece does depend on factors such as the condition, color, and composition of the fabric, how firmly it is upholstered, and the color you are using (reds are less colorfast).

For any project, we would recommend testing in a small area first before you commit to painting the whole piece. As a general rule, we don’t recommend painting very cushioned sofas or suites or items that get very heavy use.

Don’t be afraid to experiment with different techniques either – applying the paint more thickly will change the composition of the fabric, making it stiffer. This can then be waxed and buffed to create a leather effect."

http://www.unfolded.com/faqs/

https://www.anniesloan.com/mini-project-pack.html

Too young? guess it's for grown-ups!.... but choose those colors....

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uh -oh, barnacles:

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Might blend enough with chair that it helps....

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White part of pillow might not matter... $18:

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