Interior Design Tips–Part III
Don’t be afraid to be daring in your decorating. An unusual idea can be ideal for your unique décor. However, don’t just throw things to gather; careful attention to detail will pay dividends in the long run. Planning the arrangement…
Bold Trends for the Home
Bold colors also can look right at home in your house or apartment. Notice the beautiful turquoise sofa in the above photo. Doesn’t it just transform the room? A solid color focal point piece of furniture can be a signature…
Rescuing a Found Treasure–Part IV
Now it was time to put the chair back together. I stretched the finished cover tightly across the cushion and smoothed it. I used tape to hold the fabric tightly in place while I tacked it. Keeping the fabric tautly…
Rescuing a Found Treasure–Part III
Now it is time to start the actual re-covering process. I will use a household hammer and a phillips screwdriver. Sturdy, wide webbing supports the chair seat. The burlap fabric was attached with upholstery tacks. If the webbing had been…
Upholstery Foam to Make Furniture More Comfortable
Re-covering an existing cushion is very simple, but more extensive restoration projects are also within the reach of the do-yourself-er. Sometimes an existing cushion may still provide a good foundation, but its padding may be worn or thin. To make…
Basic upholstery tools— For Removing Old Fabric
With the holidays just over it is difficult to start new household projects, but perhaps you’re considering re-covering some furniture as part of your renovations for the coming year. Re-covering furniture can range from simply re-covering a chair seat to…
Basic Upholstery Tools— For Replacing Webbing
Webbing is a common staple of older furniture construction. It was used as the base for many types of seating: dining room chairs, arm chairs, and sofas. Webbing must be stretched tight in order to remain in place for years…