Posts tagged: sofas
How To: Repair Ripped Out Slipcover Seams
By ModHomeEcTeacher
Slipcovers can be a lifesaver - until you see what happens at the dry cleaners. Unfortunately, not all slipcovers have neat, finished, serged seams inside. If the seams have been stitched with a very skimpy seam allowance, a tumble at the dry cleaners will likely leave you frowning when you get them back. Here is a quick little pic-torial to show you how to fix those torn seams yourself and save $$$. » READ MORE
Sofas 101
By DIY Maven
My Home Ideas has an informative breakdown of 10 different sofa styles that will make you the champion of name-that-style, or am I the only one who plays that game? From ‘Tuxedo’ to the less known ‘Knole’ and everything in between, check out the list, complete with pictorial examples, here.
Step-by-Step Upholstered Cushion for Everywhere in Your Home
By ModHomeEcTeacher
Kitchen chairs, bar stools, porch furniture, patio furniture, window seats, sofas, chairs, floor pillows, dog beds, doll beds, cat beds, and that's all I can think of, this tutorial will show you step-by-step how to make your own boxed and corded cushions.
You can ditch the cord for a more modern look.
Have at it this Spring with the beautiful large graphic print fabrics available for the interior and the new outdoor fabrics--to die for!
Chai Microsuede Sofa Bed for $360
By Doug Aamoth
This sorta-trendy yet functional Chai Microsuede Sofa Bed might make a good addition to your spare room, rumpus room, living room, or bedroom if you're into this kind of look. The fabric looks pretty soft and I bet it smells terrific.
It's a wheel of a deal at $360, shipped. Just head to Overstock.com and add it to your cart. It appears to be $399 on the site but when you go to purchase it, the price magically drops to $359 and then shipping on » READ MORE
Sofa Talk: A Reference
By DIY Maven
If you’re in the market for a sofa, you’ve probably noticed you have a lot to choose from, which only complicates your decision-making process. A good primer to help you make sense of all this sofa talk is Sale Sofas. From modular to modern, and sectional to sleeper, they supply short essays describing 20+ sofa types.
Petite Sofas From Room & Board
By DIY Maven
Have you noticed the on-going trend toward gargantuan sofas? Hey, if you’ve got the room, no problem, but for those people who don’t have the space to spare, finding the perfect sofa can be a trying shopping experience. Until now, that is. Room & Board have an entire section of their website devoted to the small-scale sofa. I counted no less than 51 to choose from. And just because their stature is small doesn’t mean their style is. Most of t » READ MORE
