Will October and the Halloween hoopla ever end? I need to feel the pressure to get these redecorating projects underway. The top two priorities are the yellow Flexsteel office chair from the 1960's. Purchased at Goodwill Outlet for .99, it will be recovered in a nice little modern red-orange fabric. The ottoman will be torn down and redressed in another red-orange, but this time the fabric will be stitched into… Continue Reading
Here's a sure way to show your buds you're both a manly man AND a crafter. Hey, I'm always game for a new way to reuse a dinged up table top. Americangypsy illustrates his crafty side in an Instructable where he turns an ordinary coffee table into a colorful, patterned beer cap pub… Continue Reading
There's patchwork, and then there's PATCHWORK. I was relieved to find this photo over on Decor8 so I can cross it off of my 'to do' list of ideas. A cursory assessment indicates that all you need to for this smart, upholstered headboard is
plywood
foam
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How fun! DIY MCM-ness on Instructables. Furniture meister Wholman created this mid-century-ish credenza with a bit of premade shelving and threaded rods. The base is reminscient of the Eames wire-base tables, with the top as classic Scandinavian mod.
Viewing slides, tracing artwork, exposing photo emulsion for screenprinting, as a background for photography special effects...I can think of myriad reasons one could use a light table. And, with these instructions from DIYPhotography, it's a totally reasonable weekend project.
"The idea behind the light table is simple. Things look really great if the light is passing through them. As opposed to light being reflected off them. This is why… Continue Reading
Not bad design for a pair of old crutches plus a little extra white oak. Back in February, Chris Jobs wrote a post about turning old crutches into an art easel. Now, Wholman over on Instructables shows you exactly how… Continue Reading
A realistic goal for a beginning upholstery class is to choose something VERY simple. There's plenty to discover about shape, padding, working the fabric, securing the fabric, tools and furniture structure with a simple kitchen chair or side… Continue Reading
1. It cost under $100.00
2. This one is sized for a queen size bed
3. The slides are a little out of order so start around the 5th photo or so.
4. The hangers in the photo are WONDERFUL and easy to use.
Photo: furniturestoreblog.com
What exactly is a day bed, you ask? It's a twin bed disguised as a sofa by day and used as a bed at night. If your tiny space necessitates double duty for your bed, it's really quite simple to convert almost any twin bed into a day bed. Here are three pretty simple ways you can pimp out your twin bed into a… Continue Reading
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How many more things can you make out of an old electrical wire spool? We've seen a "lite green" upholstered ottoman constructed out of an old spool, and here we have a rolling Morrocan side table you can make just in time for use in the garden or on the… Continue Reading
My industrial strength covered button maker is (literally) a piece of work. It's so powerful it has to be bolted to a tabletop. If you haven't made that investment yet, covered button kits are readily available for a variety of projects at fabric and craft stores. Speaking of which, over at J. Caroline Creative, there's an… Continue Reading
Yep! It's true. SimplySpray sells a non-toxic, not-flammable, aerosol spray paint that can be used for for a variety of upholstered pieces-canvas, rugs, car or boat interiors, and rugs. Watch the YouTube… Continue Reading
Look in any decorating magazine and there will be a room with baggy, white or natural slipcovers. It's the perfect canvas for all sorts of eclectic decor. I don't do slipcovers. I never learned how because I've always had neutral upholstery fabrics on my furniture. However, seasonal slipcover changes seem like the ultimate luxury. Light and fresh in the Spring and nubby, warm and cozy in the Fall, ah… Continue Reading
Don't you love to see a DIY project that overshadows an overpriced original? Design*Sponge featured a curator table tutorial by Britt that trumped the original by… Continue Reading
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