Other Furniture

How a sofa comes apart is dependent on two things --- how it was put together in the first place and why it is being disassembled. Sofas that will be reassembled should be carefully taken apart....

Furniture finishing and repair is a recession-proof skill. Whether you want to reupholster a flea market find or start a business, furniture finishing and repair will keep you busy all year. It is...

The Victorian period occurred from 1837 to 1901 and marks the reign of Queen Victoria. Gothic architecture reigned, ornate wood-carved armchairs became popular and comfort arose as a new idea in...

Upholstering a chair or other piece of furniture is an inexpensive way to achieve a whole new look. Many outdated chairs and couches look lovely in a new piece of fabric. Unless the upholstering...

You can make upholstered furniture by working on a piece you built yourself, or by rejuvenating old furniture. Gather some instructional books and attend an upholstery class if possible, then...

Reupholstering is a great way to revitalize an older piece of furniture. Antiques can be upholstered using a more modern pattern or using a pattern from the period of the furniture. If you are...

If you are trying to save money, one of the best ways to do that is to complete simple home repairs yourself, as opposed to paying a professional to get the job done. Fixing your upholstered...

Upholstered furniture is characterized as any padded furniture that is covered with fabric, leather or vinyl. Because a simple wood frame usually sets the shape of and provides all of the support...

If you're looking for an easy and inexpensive way to breathe life into your old furnishings, having them reupholstered may be the answer. But before you spend hundreds or maybe even thousands of...

Furniture reupholstery can be an inexpensive way to revitalize an older piece of furniture or give it a completely customized look. Although you can upholster anything from an ottoman to your...

Painting upholstery is an inexpensive way to update a piece of furniture quickly. As of 2009, there are two methods used to paint upholstery: fabric spray paint or latex paint mixed with a textile...

Perhaps the fabric on your couch isn't quite the color you'd like, or the slipcovers you bought for your chairs don't match the new coat of paint you gave your living room. You don't have to buy...

Some of your furniture has definitely seen better days. The overall construction is still good and the frame still works, but the upholstery appears it's been out in the yard for several seasons....

Build an upholstered bench for your bedroom or entryway quickly and easily with these step by step instructions. You can find the wood related materials and supplies at your local home improvement...

If you've ever seen "Antiques Roadshow" on T.V. then you know that often cleaning an antique destroys its value. That can be true with upholstered items. Also, if an upholstered item is truly an...

Start by removing the cushions from your furniture, along with any other parts that come off easily. Use a handheld vacuum or a vacuum attachment with a larger vacuum cleaner to remove any dirt...

Upholstered furniture gets sat on, jumped on, slept on and yes--spilled on. Especially in a home with young kids, the occasional stain is inevitable. Though you may be tempted to simply turn over...

Vinyl upholstery was created as an alternative to traditional leather. Though it's usually not as durable, it's less expensive and easier to clean. Today it's used in a variety of fields including...

The earliest known form of upholstery was little more than a cushion or pad. Animal hair or plant fibers were gathered tightly together and wrapped in linen or cotton. The Egyptians were employing...

Couches and chairs are typically upholstered furniture, designed for comfort and style. Beginning with the basic frame of wood or metal, the upholsterer wraps layers of batting and burlap around...

There is nothing that is more frustrating than paying top dollar for furniture only to have it ruined by stains, holes or snags. Furniture is expensive and when you buy it, you want to make sure...

Removing mold and mildew from furniture is quite easy if the furniture is wood or metal. It can be more challenging if you have mold on furniture upholstery, but there are several solutions to try...

If Fluffy got feisty with your favorite upholstered chair, you don't have to stash the tattered remains out of sight or relegate the chair to a scratching-post function. It's easy to re-cover a...