How to Reupholster Parsons Chairs
I’ve had these dining room chairs for ages. But I wanted my dining room to be more gray than brown. I didn’t have money in the budget for new chairs, so I decided to recover them. I couldn’t believe how easy it was! In an afternoon, my chairs went from brown paisley, above, …
Choosing Upholstery Fabric for a Couch
A couch is a key ingredient in a comfortable family or living room. The couch is where everyone congregates to watch TV, takes naps, reads, and hangs out. So, the couch needs to ground the room. How do you choose upholstery for a couch? Today, I’m going to show you some ideas. As a general rule, …
Updating a Room in One Weekend: Upholster a Headboard
Want a great, easy weekend project that can change the look of a whole room? Upholster a headboard: This is what the headboard looked like before I upholstered it: I could live with the wicker, but I never really liked it. It was in the guest room, so I didn’t see it every day. I’m …