Change the look of a Room in One Day, Part I
April 7, 2009 by admin
Filed under Decorating Tips
Cover a Chair Cushion
If you have a tired looking dining chair or desk chair, it is no trouble at all to put a new cover on it.
- Turn the chair upside down. It is easy if you put a pad down on the top of a table and use that to hold the chair.
- Remove the screws that hold the pad to the chair frame and lift off the pad.
- For a special touch-up, carefully clean the chair frame. If there are scratches on the wood, lightly wipe the wood with furniture touch-up polish or stain. Or touch it up with a bit of paint. Let it dry for a few minutes, then carefully buff it off. Be careful not to get stain on the fabric.
- Lay the chair pad upside down on a piece of new fabric, being sure to center any pattern or stripe.
- Carefully fold the edges of the fabric onto the underside of the chair pad and staple it down. Do not cover the screw holes!
- Place the chair frame upside down on top of the pad and reattach the pad to the frame with the screws.
Add Pillows to a Chair or Sofa
A boring or dull sofa or chair can really come alive with a splash of color or pattern that a pillow (or a few) can add.
- Look around the room to see what it needs. Is it color? Or a bold pattern? Or a subtle pattern? Or some colorful trim?
- Visit your local decorating store or home center. Most discount department stores have a wide assortment of decorative items.
- Find a pair of pillows that will add WOW to your room. Then look for two unmatched pillows with the same colors but different pattern. Look for pillows with tassels, fringe, beads, or maybe made of an interesting, plush fabric. Remember, these pillows are going to be an accent to your room. Go wild!
- Place the new pillows on the furniture. Try different combinations until you hit the jackpot. You will see an instant change in the look of your room.
Check out the discount pillows you can get online:
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