5 Unique Ways to Re-Upholster Your Furniture
Out with the old and in with the new … except when you can take the old and turn it into something new!
Just because something is old and well-worn doesn’t mean you have to toss it to the curb. Even that hand-me-down sofa that has been in the family for a few centuries can be turned into a nice, new accent piece. And if you are looking for some “out there” ideas to breathe new life into some of your furniture pieces, we put together a list that is sure to inspire you for your next upholstering project. Get ready to get crafty!
Zero to Hero, Plain to Patterns
If you have a bunch of furniture sitting around that just looks old and outdated, it’s time to turn their fortunes around before you just turn them into garbage. Especially if your furniture has dated and faded fabric, there’s an easy way to bring it into this century and add a little flair and flourish to your home décor.
Grab some wild patterns and turn that furniture from a basic color palette to something more inspired. Go wild with a pattern that you like, and say goodbye to the colors of yesteryear. Throw in a matching paint job, and you won’t even remember what a mess it used to be.
Bright Velvet
Nothing brings a drab piece back to life like splashing it with some color, and nothing adds a little flair to an old piece like draping it in some velvet. It will even add a sense of Victorian class to your home, and every home could use a little bit more of that!
Simply Serape
If you are looking for something unique, and to bring some Mexican flair to your dwelling, you could always use serape as upholstering material. This blog took four white chairs and turned them into a colorful centerpiece.
These same – or at least similar – colors could work in your home, so if this is something that inspires you, get to crafting! You could even throw in a few other colorful pieces to round out your new furnishings – and we have perfect ideas for those as well! Stop in today and check out all of our awesome furniture pieces, and your place will be feeling like new before you know it!
Back to Basics with Burlap
If color isn’t quite your thing and you prefer a more subdued look, try this idea on for size: Burlap. Yes yes, it is also used to make sacks, but burlap can provide a relaxing and laid-back vibe that can compliment a whole host of other patterns in your living space.
Sporty Styles
Perhaps the previous styles weren’t your cup a tea. A connoisseur of fine art, you would rather have your design interior reflect the days you spent dribbling around hot asphalt in the summer, and running up and down the court in the winter.
Don’t worry, we have an idea for you, too. Check out this basketball inspired upholstery. For the athlete inside all of us, you could bring your love of basketball out in a unique way.
Of course, sometimes furniture can’t be saved, no matter how much you try to freshen up the upholstery. If that’s the case – but you are still looking for new furniture pieces – stop by our store today and check out our huge storeroom! You’re sure to find something you love, at a price you won’t believe!
