Furniture

Loveseats, originally British designs, can be great additions to the living room. With two-person seating, they provide interesting aesthetics and a minimalist use of space. Instead of investing...

This article will explain the basic steps for spot cleaning furniture, the same techniques also work on most carpets, if you have more than just a few visible areas that need cleaning or you think...

Kids, pets and everyday wear and tear can take their toll on the best of sofa cushions. When cushions lose their shape and support, but the sofa frame is still in good shape, an excellent option...

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...

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...

Do you have a headboard that you want to turn into a daybed or need a daybed for your home and want it personalized to your style; then make one from a headboard. By using a headboard as the...

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...

Basic upholstery is a great money-saving skill for decorating on a budget, and learning how to do it is easier than you might think. With a few basic tools, you can give your old furniture a new...

"Tufted" upholstery refers to any piece of furniture where buttons are sewn into the fabric. These buttons can rest on the surface of the fabric or create deep indentations across the surface of...

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....

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...

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...

Finding a headboard that works for your bedroom can be a challenge. Making a custom headboard is one alternative that can allow you to create a beautiful headboard that matches your room at a...

Do you look around your living room and really wish you could buy new furniture? Perhaps the beige couch that looked so serene last year just fills you with the blahs this year. And what about...

Cigarette oder can cling to upholstery like white cat hair on a black sweater. The problem is, there is no lint brush or vacuum strong enough to eliminate the stale smell. Cigarettes create a...

Reupholstering a chair is time consuming to do yourself and expensive if you pay someone to do it. Slip covers are not always the best solution, and they can be costly too. Fabric spray paint may...

The maxim "You only hurt the one you love" applies particularly to furniture--does anything get more beat up than your favorite place to snack and read and watch the game with the kids? It can...

The chairs I'm referring to are the kind where only the seat is upholstered. In the case of my chairs, they are well over 75 years old and have been upholstered many times. Time to check it out.

Antique spring bottom chairs remain common in flea markets, thrift stores and antique shops around the country. While these chairs can be quite sturdy and comfortable, you may find that you need...

Upholstered dining room chairs grow dirty and worn after years of use and food spills. Make your dining room chairs look brand new with an upholstery face lift. Or, save money by buying mismatched...

What do you do when your favorite sofa has a rip or stain that will not budge and your decorating budget does not have room for a new sofa. The answer lies in replacing the fabric of your sofa. If...

Reupholster kitchen chair seats for a fresh look for your kitchen or dining area. This is a fast and affordable way to brighten up an old dining set or make a dated thrift store find work with...

It's great to give a room in your home a makeover, and this often includes customizing furniture already in your possession. But what can be done about that ugly brocade couch from college or that...

Mattresses often look and feel very similar, so identifying a quality mattress can be a difficult task. Complicating things further is the fact that high price does not always indicate high...

There is a wide selection of upholstered furniture from which to choose. Upholstery furniture can also be customized in shapes, sizes, colors and durability to flow with the theme and design of a...

Headboards covered with upholstery bring a comforting sense of luxury to your bedroom. You can create a padded headboard with upholstery fabric and a few other supplies from your local fabric...

Combine a plain wooden headboard with a patterned quilt and upholstery foam to create a padded mosaic headboard for your sanctuary. (If you don't have a plain wooden headboard, you can also use a...

The cushion on a bar stool takes the most wear and tear and will wear out before the stool structure does. Adding new upholstery fabric to the stool pad is an easy project that is less expensive...

If you've ever reupholstered furniture, you were probably surprised at how easy it was to do. Recliners, however, are complex-looking machines with lines and cuts and sewing stitches that look...

Your favorite lounge chair: perhaps it was brand-new, purchased secondhand or passed down to you as an heirloom. In its prime, it was the fashion statement and furniture accent of the room....

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...

A winged chair, or a winged-back chair, is named because its armrests are stretched out to give the chair the appearance of a winged creature. Historically, it was considered a royal seat as it...

Button tucking a bed headboard is easier than you might think. Tufted headboards are design classics, and most retailers place a high price tag on these styles. With minimum building skills and a...

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...

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...

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...

Before you decide to invest in a new couch, think about reupholstering the old one. Not only will you save a lot of money, you have the option to be very creative with your sense of design and...

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...

Leather furniture is a traditional choice for living rooms due to its durability, and it offers a sleek, sophisticated appearance for home or business offices. While leather upholstered furniture...

Furniture falls apart. It can get scratched, arms and legs can come loose or fall off, and rips can occur in upholstery. For most homeowners, that broken chair or table may end up in storage or...

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...

Designing a custom sofa may seem like a very difficult, time-consuming and expensive task at first. However, designing your own sofa can be a very rewarding experience that might save you a lot of...

Buying new furniture can be very expensive. If you cannot afford to buy right now, reupholstering your old furniture may be a good option. To save even more, you can do the work yourself. It may...

It’s easy to modernize old furniture and make it look new by changing simple design elements. You can create a one of a kind furnishings that will have your house guests begging you to tell them...

Upholstery adds a nice touch to the furniture in your home. It gives you a wide variety of patterns to choose from and allows you to match your furniture to the colors in your home. But it also...

It is finally time to reupholster that sofa you've had for the past 20 years. But where to shop for stylish as well as affordable fabrics for the job? These days you don't need to have a...

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...

Wingback chairs are elegant yet comfortable at the same time. But buying a brand-new wingback chair can be expensive. Visit garage sales, flea markets and second-hand shops to find an inexpensive...