Living Room Furniture

Finding a slipcover to fit an old armchair can be tricky, not to mention that you have to readjust the covers often to make them fit properly and look nice. People often consider buying a new...

Console tables are essential complimentary pieces of furniture that add a great deal of aesthetic appeal to your modern living room. In addition to its aesthetic appeal, building a console table...

Leather furniture is one of the most durable fabrics when you have kids and pets. It holds up well, and the natural way in which it ages is appealing. One of the big problems with leather is...

Painting fabric on furniture is a task that requires loads of patience and the tenacity to hang in there to see the process through to completion. It's less expensive than having your furniture...

Queen Anne chairs were made in various styles. Some just have an upholstered seat, with the rest made of wood. Others also have an upholstered area on the back, framed by wood. Some have wood...

Giving your living room furniture a new look may not require that you buy all new furniture. It may be as simple as creating a chair cover to add a stylish and fresh new look to your living room.

Constructing a slip cover for a living room chair can dramatically change the way your room appears. The average yardage to cover a typical wing chair is 6 1/2 to 7 1/2 yards for 48-inch wide...

Make classic upholstery fabric look fresh and new with dye. Upholstery fabric can be dyed; however, this does pose some challenges. The methods you will need to use for your upholstery fabric will...

Don't discard your shabby old loveseat just because it's beginning to show its age. Often, the upholstery is the first thing to wear out. If the loveseat is in good condition with the exception of...

An LCD television can be the centerpiece of a living room, and mounting it to the wall can significantly enhance its affect. While it can be an intimidating and daunting task, with the right...

An armoire is a piece of furniture primarily used for storage. One function of an armoire is as an entertainment center. More than a TV stand, it is the central location of all the entertainment...

Premade entertainment centers can fit almost any household budget. But if it is difficult to find exactly what you need, an alternative is to build a custom center. To do this, you will need the...

You can breathe new life into your living room by learning how to make DYI sofa upholstery. An older sofa with a sturdy frame that is in relatively good condition can get a complete facelift when...

One of the most striking items to add to living room décor is an entertainment unit. With technology advancing at an incredible rate, you may have difficulty finding an entertainment unit to...

Is your sectional sticking out like a sore thumb in your home? Want to change the look of your sectional but don't want to spend a fortune to accomplish your mission? There is hope. By putting...

With the new designs of television's today, it behooves the do it yourself home owner to take notice of the entertainment centers that are available. Take notice of certain designs from various...

Need to cover a couch but don't want to sew? Read below for help!

Tired of those roughed-up sofa cushions? Remake your cushions to your favorable desire. Hate the cost of new sofa cushions? Well, now you can buy the materials you want to use and recover your...

In trying to obtain a minimalist home, it doesn't have to be devoid of life. It will bring in more comfort, light and life. In clearing away all the clutter we so often accumulate over time we...

When you sign up for DirecTV, you are always provided with free installation accompanied by the service provider. However, if you are put into a situation where you need to install DTV yourself,...

Ottomans provide a place to put your feet up, they provide extra seating and they even double as a table with the addition of a simple tray. To make an ottoman, you need some basic sewing and...

You may not know how common it is for a recliner to need a replacement handle until yours breaks. It can be frustrating, especially if you can't get your chair to recline manually. It's...

This project requires a little more time than most; but it can be well worth it. The couch you build can look as good as a store-bought one with the appropriate fabrics. Read on to learn more.

Reupholstering furniture restores worn or out-dated furniture at a much lower cost than buying new furniture. Practice the technique on a simple piece, such as a chair seat, and then move on to...

Extreme heat and dampness can really play a number on wood veneer furniture. Furniture with veneer is especially sensitive to weather. Heat, water, cold and dampness can cause the veneer to warp,...