Wingback chair upholstery ideas

Here's how I took an eyesore of an old armchair and turned it into a showpiece -my no sew method to reupholster a wingback chair.

I did something scary: I decided I was going to learn how to reupholster a wingback chair that I had bought at the thrift store. First of all, I don't typically buy upholstered furniture from

Welcome! If you’re coming from Daily Do It Yourself today, I’m so glad you’re here! Disclaimer: I’d never reupholstered anything before this chair, but I had the gumption t…

Contrary to popular belief velvet is not a high-maintenance fabric. Despite its delicate look, the fabric is suited to contract use with regular cleaning

Just when I thought I knew everything there is to know about slipcovering a wing back, this Harden chair showed up to teach me a thing or two. At first glance I thought this piece looked like any other classic wing back. I’ve slipcovered many similar designs so I was sure this project was going...

Have you ever taken a piece of furniture to a professional upholsterer to see how much it would cost? It's freakin' expensive!! For the price they charge, you can get a whole new piece of

I am SO excited to be writing this post today! I have been wanting to get this chair done for what seems like an eternity. I showed you the "before" picture HERE way back in January, but life happened and I had to put it on hold until this past weekend. It was worth the wait though! I am IN LOVE with the finished project! So now for all the dirty details! I had no idea what I was getting into when I started this. Prior to this project I had zero reupholstering experience. So if I can do it…

Classic Wingback Chairs in Black and White Patterned Fabric and Painted Black Legs (source Pinterest) I have had a love affair with wingback style chairs as long as I remember. I remember seeing them in old (and newer) movie sets and have often been as mesmerized by the furniture in the background as I have by the action and dialogue. What I really like about wingback chairs is their structure and shape. They are truly classic and look good in just about any fabric. They can also be very…

Whether we own, rent, or even live in our parents’ pool house, we want our surroundings to be pleasant and aesthetic. Sometimes full-on renovations, requiring an interior designer, contractor, or architect, are simply not in our budget. No problem, we’re going to show a variety of ways to upgrade and improve one’s surroundings in a […]