The quickest way to freshen a piece of furniture and lift the spirits is through fabric. Fabrics are a way to set the mood of a room. While many would think such a task should be completed by a professional upholsterer, if it's a smaller project... tackle it yourself. It's easy and affordable!
Want sophistication in the bathroom? Create a tall fabric shower curtain that hangs from a rod close to the ceiling. It makes the room feel larger, too.
Designers say fabric reflects personal style more than paint does. For a modern look, fabric can be wrapped around square wooden frames and stapled in back. The fabric frames can be hung in a horizontal series of three or four or a grid pattern of nine. Placed inside garage-sale frames, fabric takes on a more vintage, feminine style.
Fabrics also can give a nod to trends without breaking the bank. Besides modern graphics, current looks include ethnic-inspired ikat (pronounced e-cat) and suzani motifs. Wood grain-pattern prints also are becoming popular.
Don't forget to shop your linen and clothes' closets for fabrics. A towel can make a plush terrycloth ottoman cover in a bathroom. A flat sheet can be turned into a duvet cover. A quilted matelasse bedspread can become a chair slipcover. Men's suit jackets, such as gray flannel or navy wool pinstripe, can be converted into handsome accent pillows.
Even classic summertime seersucker can look fresh. Check out the fun window display of seersucker-upholstered chairs at Brooks Brothers.
Room by Room: Other fresh fabric projects
Dining Room: Use outdoor fabrics to make tablecloths and banquette cushions. They are easy to bleach and clean.
Family Room: Create a junior ottoman by stacking three 26-inch boxed pillows that can also be floor pillows for television viewing.
Bedroom: Make a modern canopy by hanging bed drapery panels on swing-arm rods at each side of the bed.
Bathroom: Cover a wastebasket with a decorative fabric using spray adhesive. Add gimp or braid trim with a glue gun to hide the edges.
Closet: Upholster the walls and ceiling of a tiny closet using Mod Podge as an adhesive.
Step by step: Reupholster dining seat cushions
Supplies and Equipment Needed:
- 3 yards of fabric for four chairs
- Tape measure
- Upholstery stapler with heavy-duty staples (about $15 at fabric stores)
- Scissors
- Screwdriver
Step 1. Turn over the chairs and unscrew the cushions.
Step 2. Measure 3 to 4 inches extra per side of seat and cut the fabric.
Step 3. Wrap the fabric on the seat and padding as you would a gift. Pin the fabric in place to anchor it.
Step 4. Pulling the fabric as tight as you can, staple along the edges.
Step 5. Screw cushions back in place.
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