Furniture

Breakfast nooks are the perfect place for cozy meals with the family. The nook seats are sometimes hard and uncomfortable. Make cushions for your nook benches to make them soft, homey and more...

From upholstery to costume construction, closed cell foam has many uses. Its flexible nature and insulating properties make it useful in virtually all walks of life. From seat cushions and...

It doesn't take too long, especially in a robust family where there is lots of activity, for a beloved futon to start looking a bit shabby. Generally, it's not the mattress itself that is in need...

Patio cushions become faded from the sun and years of use. Replacement cushions purchased from retailers may not fit as perfectly as the originals. An upholsterer will make new cushions, but the...

What good is a window seat without a cushion? Window seats are designed as a hideaway to bask in the sun, daydream or enjoy a good book. Materials can easily be found at craft and fabric stores....

Swivel rockers are only as comfortable as the part you are sitting on. Swivel rocker cushions wear out faster than the rest of the rocker, but don't worry; it's moderately easy to sew rocker...

When you want to try something new with an old piece of furniture, like a chest of drawers, consider covering the piece with fabric for a unique, custom finish. Depending on the color and...

Microfiber sofas are constructed of thin fiber strands measuring less than 1 denier (a fabric measurement), woven together as fabric. It is one of the most popular furniture-covering materials.

Reupholstering office chairs can usually be done quickly and easily with most simple office chair styles. With 1 to 2 yards of Naugahyde fabric, your office chair can be completely renewed. For...

Instead of buying a new sofa, consider giving your current one a face-lift with a slipcover. Designers typically command a high price for custom slipcover creations, but you can make the slipcover...

A dining room chair constructed of a study material, such as wood or metal, can last for generations. With the passing of time, the fabric seat covers may tear under the stress of frequent use, or...

If you have an eye for design, you may have stumbled across an old '60s armchair with tons of potential. All you must do is reupholster a vintage chair to make it fit into your modern-day decor....

Office furniture has a reputation for being cold, stark and simple looking. Even some very fine pieces of office furniture that are well crafted do not have that touch of individuality. There are...

Window seats are a comfortable place to sit when reading a book or watching a movie. They are convenient places for children to sit and watch the rain or snow fall. Window seats also offer extra...

Even though most of us don't want to look at the same furniture, or have the same television or car forever, it is still important to maintain things so that we can replace things when we want to...

An ottoman, a kind of footstool, tends to suffer a lot of abuse. It makes watching television or reading a book so comfortable that you hate to throw it away, no matter how worn out it looks. Do...

This article will outline the steps to Scotch Guarding Furniture. If your furniture is new or old, but in good shape. Then it is a very good idea to Scotch Guard your furniture. Scotch Guarding...

Microfiber is a blend of polyester fabric that has grown more popular in furniture design. Because it is durable, easy to dye and is naturally stain resistant, it is a great fabric for people with...

Make old, worn chairs into fresh new pieces of furniture using paint and fabric. Apply a variety of decorative paint finishes in eye-popping colors for a vibrant modern feel. Create the look of...

Trunks and chests are old traveling accompaniments. These are great for packing a lot of items, but they are also very heavy and difficult to move. Now, people use suitcases much more suited for...

Many people think of wingback chairs as somewhat uncomfortable. However, wingback chairs with recliners give wingbacks a whole new reputation. These chairs add class as well as comfort to your...

Damask fabric refers to a type of weaving where a pattern or design is set against a background of fabric such as silk, cotton or wool.

A parsons chair is mainly a dining room chair. This type of chair normally has no arms and is usually completely covered, including a skirt covering for the legs. Parsons chairs are one of the...

As the fabric and cushioning on ottomans--footstools that act as seats or leg rests in homes--often wear out quickly with use, you must inevitably decide whether to keep and restore (reupholster...

While refinishing furniture often implies stripping away an old finish and adding a new coat of exactly the same finish, this doesn't necessarily have to be the case. Sometimes it is better to...

Recovering any furniture may seem like a daunting task. The key is to start with small projects and work your way up to the larger and more difficult pieces of furniture. Recovering a bar stool is...

Outdoor furniture can be made much more comfortable by the addition of cushions on seats and backs. Using weatherproof material cuts down on the risk of mold and mildew growing inside the...

Most baby cradles come with very thin or hard mattresses. However, you can increase your baby's comfort by making your own baby cradle mattress. Assuming you already have the sewing machine,...

Got a tired chair that's begging for a fresh look? With a few do-it-yourself alterations, you can instantly transform an old chair into a dazzling decorative piece. You'd be surprised what wonders...

Stools make good seating at counters or bars in your home. Sometimes stools' upholstery sustains a lot of wear and tear from rivets in jeans and keys in pockets. Because of this, they will require...

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...

A recliner is a chair that reclines. Recliners can be the perfect way to sit and enjoy the day while getting tasks done. Choosing the right recliner for you is not difficult. A little...

A patio umbrella is a necessity for outdoor dining and enjoying sunny days. Many patio umbrellas are just plain ugly, to put it bluntly, and don't go with the rest of your patio decor. Whether...

If you have ever received an estimate for getting your sofa professionally reupholstered, you probably got quite a shock. It is often more expensive than buying a new one. Doing it yourself may...

Maybe you found a great deal on a bench at a flea market or thrift store. All that bench needs now is a little TLC and it will be as good as new. Reupholstering a bench is really not too...

What started as a special chair reserved for men's clubs in the 1800s is now a staple in home and office decorating. Club chairs offer a stylish seating option for the home with a wide range of...

A decorative mirror skirt can turn a plain desk or pedestal into a beautiful makeup table or vanity. Just look for a small table or desk that you aren't using, or search for something used and...

When completing a do-it-yourself upholstery project, the finishing touches usually prove to be the most crucial. Finishing a chair with piping will make it look as if it has been done by a...

Invoke a fairy-tale feeling with a canopy bed. A basic canopy bed structure can be constructed at home from simple PVC pipe. This pipe is easy to find at hardware stores and costs very little. For...

Ottomans and footstools take a lot of wear and tear, and often become stained and unsightly---though structurally they are still quite sound and usable. Using a few materials and some basic sewing...

Rocking chairs are comfortable seats, especially for mothers who have small babies. This is a good place to sit in the middle of the night to soothe the little one back to sleep. Because of all...

Stylish canopy beds add visual interest to the ceiling above the sleeping area. Canopy beds available at furniture shops can be a little pricey. Instead, install a mock canopy over your existing...

Deciding to recover your loveseat is a smart decision. Many folks save money and find satisfaction in recovering their old furniture instead of buying new furniture. The process is simple....

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...

If a piece of furniture is structurally sound but the fabric is worn, stained beyond cleaning or unattractive, recovering the piece can solve your decorating problems. The furniture can either be...

When you make a slipcover for your footstool, you're creating a decorative touch that's also practical. Although it's small, it will have a big impact on your room when you choose a fabric that...

No-sew slipcovers for the backs of folding chairs are easy to make. This project requires simple measuring, cutting and ironing, and will take no more than 15 minutes to complete. The finished...

A great alternative to buying a new sofa chair is to recover your existing one. This will save you money and time spent searching for the perfect sofa. Whether you want to salvage antique...

Headboards add to the decoration in your bedroom, often providing a focal point in the room's decor. Foam padded headboards add to the warmth in your room and offer a feeling of cozy comfort. You...

A bed canopy can add a romantic look to a master bedroom or make a little girl feel like a princess. Canopy beds greatly simplify the process of adding a mesh or gauze canopy but they can be...