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Would You Like Grain Sacks with That Reupholstery?
My favorite reupholstery projects take antique bones and dress them in unusual fabricsReupholstery Before and After – Ercol Day Bed Style
Christianna’s London home is graced by a lovely Ercol day bed reupholstered with charming Designers Guild fabrics, which are a pretty respite from its original tan color (cleverly disguised in the “before” photo with a turquoise throw). Blessed with a capable friend who kindly reupholstered the vintage 1960s piece, Christianna opted to replace the stiff [...]Reupholstery Guide: Deconstructing an Antique Chair
Many readers have emailed me regarding the appropriate means in which to “take down” or “rip out” the old tacks and knots to prepare an antique chair for reupholstery. This process is one of the best ways to learn about reupholstery — especially regarding your specific piece. However, before you begin the deconstructing process, do [...]Vintage Reupholstery Treats
The mix of old and new appeals to my design aesthetic…I love taking a vintage piece and mixing it with a “modern” fabric to give it an unexpected personality. Vickie Davis, an artist and reupholstery aficionado from New Zealand, reupholters vintage couches and chairs from 1950s – 1970s, which typically have good native NZ wood [...]Antique reupholstery projects: chic and eco-friendly
One of my favorite elements of using vintage and antique furniture in my home is the fact that it is eco-friendly. Just today, I saved a mid-century modern desk from going into the landfill (pictures on the revamped desk to come). Another great way to be kind to the environment, while creating a chic, unique [...]Industry Secrets: DIY Antique Chair Reupholster Tutorial
You found the PERFECT chair on Craiglist – complete with mesmerizing legs and beautiful curves (sounds like a 1950s supermodel!). Unfortunately, the ghastly fabric makes your design spirit cringe, but you have the foresight to look beyond the dilapidated print to see its beautiful soul. Thankfully, with this DIY reupholster tutorial, you can unleash the [...]To reupholster or not to reupholster? That is the antique furniture question
Many people ask me whether or not they should reupholster their antique furniture. Although I am a proponent of salvaging our antique history and vintage decor, unfortunately, not all antique pieces are created equal. There are several questions to ask yourself, when it comes to reupholstering Aunt Jenny’s heritage chair or your most recent Craigslist [...]
Category: Reupholstery