Measuring Upholstery 101 (Part 3): Upholstered Ottoman

Upholstered Ottoman

In the third installation of our “Measuring Upholstery” series, we’ll be talking about how to get the correct dimensions for an upholstered ottoman. Despite being small, this furniture creates a beautiful impact in your room, being versatile in many ways. It can be used as a seat, a footrest, and sometimes, a mini table. Because of its use, it can be easy for your ottoman to wear out. However, refurbishing it can be fun. Unlike chairs and sofas, a DIY upholstery project for an ottoman is more straightforward.

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Measuring Upholstery 101 (Part 2): How to Measure a Sofa

how to measure a sofa

We talked about how to measure fabric size for your chair reupholstery project last time. In our second “Measuring Upholstery” series, we will tackle getting the correct sizes for your sofa. A threadbare, old long couch looks tacky in the middle of your living room, but you can turn it into a lovely piece once you refurbish its usable parts. By replacing the aged and dirty fabric, your sofa can blend into your interiors, looking brand new.

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Measuring Upholstery 101 (Part 1): How to Get Chair Measurements

chair measurements

Are you thinking of reupholstering your favorite chair? Reupholstering your chair is a good decision. For one, you are reusing an item of sentimental worth and giving it a new, fresh design with the help of newer patterns and better fabrics. But a common fear you may have is measuring upholstery accurately. You may have … Read more

How To Measure Furniture for Upholstery: Basic Fabric Measurements

how to measure furniture

When choosing fabrics for your upholstery, it’s essential to get your furniture’s measurements right. Otherwise, you’ll end up buying more or less than you need. While you should purchase an extra few inches of fabric, buying too much can cost you a lot. Getting a reasonable estimation is crucial. Today, we’re talking about upholstery measurement … Read more

Selecting Quality Fabric for Reupholstering Projects

As it’ll come to shopping for furniture fabrics, you think you know what you’re searching for. However, once out within the marketplace as you slowly begin to sift through the available options, it’ll get a bit overwhelming. The choice is extensive as far as material options, quality, fabric types, textures, colors, and patterns is concerned. Ultimately, fabric choice for reupholstering projects will boil down to the fabric brand you select or dealer you opt to purchase it from.

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How To Reupholster A Sofa: 5 Things You Need To Know

reupholster a sofa

Earlier this week, I talked about why you should choose furniture reupholstery instead of buying something new (hint: sentimental value). There are many advantages of reupholstering, including using what you already have. This becomes your contribution to the environment and goes a long way. Imagine what would happen to the Earth if everyone threw away their furniture and dumped it in landfills!

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Reupholstering a Chair

chair upholstery

If the chairs in your dining room have seen better days and are worn, you might be thinking about replacing them. If it’s in your budget and you’re able to locate chairs in a style that fits your décor, and you like, that’s great.

An option that gets overlooked includes reupholstering the chairs you presently own. It’s a project you’re able to do yourself, is affordable, and may completely alter the appearance of a dining room.

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Use Animal Print Ideas to Re-Create a Living Space

Zebra Print Arm Chair

If you’re living inside a large condo or studio apartment, you know the challenges of living in and decorating an open, wide space. If you’re living inside a dorm room, you know the challenge of residing in an extremely cramped area with the company of at least one additional person. Those diverse challenges may be met and won with the assistance of a few excellent animal print ideas. Leopard print ideas will abound for the ones whose living spaces could use a little decorative wild twist, whether modern or rustic.

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