Before & After: Big Color and Pattern Give a Drab L.A. Midcentury a Major Glow Up

"Gliders are all pretty ugly—even the ones that are sort of trying to not be," says Merrill. "So, we decided to get the biggest and clunkiest–just the most basic, giant thing–and turn it into something fun." The chair is upholstered in a quilt-like manner using fabric the homeowner collected.