Posts tagged: ottoman
Sneak Peek Reupholstery: Desk Chair and Low Ottoman
By ModHomeEcTeacher
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 symmetrical squares, button tuf » READ MORE
Make a Pacman Pouf
By DIY Maven
This Pacman Pouf (aka ottoman) is not a makeover; it was built from scratch. A project not for the faint of heart, but allesflex over at Instructables walks us through the entire process, making it as painless as possib » READ MORE
How To Upholster a Round Stool
By ModHomeEcTeacher
I've done it. Kicking and screaming I've made a How To video. (shudder) Even though I upholstered this stool on a previous post, I had to re-do the boxing. Someone bought it from my Etsy shop and it's being shipped to Brooklyn today. Nothing shows technique like an actual demonstration. » READ MORE
Easy Breezy Ottoman Slipcover
By ModHomeEcTeacher
Hot off the press over on ApartmentTherapy is an easy summer ottoman slipcover tutorial. Read step by step » READ MORE
Before and After: Monday Night Upholstery Ottoman
By ModHomeEcTeacher
Here we have Jenny's before ottoman she found at Goodwill. Her ambitious piece was done in five class sessions and that includes sewing the top band on upside down, ripping it out and re-sewing as well as sanding and painting the feet. » READ MORE
How To: Reupholster An Ottoman With a Vintage Pleated Plaid Skirt
By ModHomeEcTeacher
Being socked in today inspired me to finish my oval ottoman. The VIBRANT plaid was gleaned from a huge vintage pleated skirt. Once the waistband and pleats were removed, there was a piece of fabric measuring 6 yards by 36". Before the transformation, the red striped ottoman had clunky legs and the fabric had been stained.
Junk to Jadorable: Card File Ottoman
By DIY Maven
dewey13 over on Junk Market Style just posted pics of a recent project: an old card file--found in a warehouse--turned ottoman. Added were large casters and an upholstered seat cushion. Jadorable, oui?
The Miss Rio Ottoman: Created from Recycled Flip Flops.
By Chrisjob
It's like a giant koosh ball, just for your feet. "Designer Karin Wittmann Wilsmann takes industrial leftovers from flip-flop factories to groups of local craftspeople in Brazil where the unprocessed material becomes Miss Rio Ottomans." Now available from Design Within Reach. From Inhabitat.
Goodwill Hunting: Ten DIY Recyclables You Should Never Pass Up
By ModHomeEcTeacher
The thrill of the hunt quickly goes south when you realize the plaid Herculon sofa you snagged for $15.99 will set you back at least $500.00 to reupholster, not including the twenty some yards of fabric you have to buy. Impulsiveness is part of the buzz, but if you're a thrift shopper who is seriously shopping for recyclable materials, you need a plan. You'll save time as well as money if you know what you're looking for, within general guild » READ MORE
The Pumpkin Ottoman
By DIY Maven
Are you a fan of Halloween or gourds in general? If so, these pumpkin ottomans might be just the things you’ve been looking for! Available through Montgomery Ward for the SALE price of 25 bucks each (regularly $69.99).
"Lite Green" Ottoman Made From Repurposed Wooden Spool
By ModHomeEcTeacher 
Trying to furnish your new digs on a shoestring? This fabulous ottoman/hassock can be made for next to nothing. Go to a hardware store that sells electrical wire off of a wooden spool and ask for a discarded spool. Next, go to a fabric store and buy a cool fabric remnant that will cover your ottoman. Hint: Upholstery fabric is 54" wide. If you have a twenty inch round (diameter) o » READ MORE
Build a Modern Side Table
By PlanCanvas
This plan guides you in making this Frank Lloyd Wright inspired side table from one 4x8 piece of three-quarter inch thick plywood.
This angular modern table can be used also as a storage bin, ottoman, or end table. The table can be made with a circular saw or a table saw and hold up to 150 lbs.
Size:
Width 23"
Height 23"
Length 23"
Main Tool: Table Saw or Circular Saw
Main S » READ MORE
