The sofa is probably main subject living room interior, which not only gives comfort, but also creates a unique atmosphere. Usually a sofa is purchased for a long time and over time it often gets boring, which is why you want to somehow update it. In fact, there are many easy ways to transform a sofa with your own hands, especially if it is in a neutral color - such a sofa is ideal for creativity and experimentation. Well, shall we try?
1. Change the case
A new cover will help to radically update the sofa. Now in stores you can find a lot interesting options, the main thing is not to make a mistake with the size. For example, IKEA sells removable covers various colors on the popular types sofas. There are also universal covers that are adjustable with drawstrings, are water repellent, and even protect furniture from animal claws.
You can sew a new cover with your own hands, using this master class.
2. Update pillows
Another spectacular way- Change sofa cushions. An excellent reception with a classic arrangement of furniture - symmetrical arrangement pillows: in the center of the composition there is a pillow of a more saturated shade, which then gradually weakens, symmetrically going to the sides.
The second technique: sofa cushions repeat the color or pattern not of the sofa, but of other furniture or accessories in the interior. For example, the union “curtains + sofa cushions” or “table lamp + sofa cushions” is quite harmonious. Thus, you can enter any new item furniture in the existing interior.
3. Add a Cozy Texture
Tactile sensations play an important role in interior design: if you find textured knitted or soft fur pillows for your sofa, it will not only look original, but will also become a kind of relaxation zone for you. How nice it is to bury your nose in a soft fluffy ball on your favorite sofa! It might be easier to get a cat, but she is a fickle beast and will not peacefully wait for you on the couch.
4. Emphasis on prints and ornaments
Prints in modern design very popular, this is a quick way to add zest to your interior. By using sofa cushions with original prints you can arrange bright accents in the room and enliven the environment.
Instead of prints, you can use repeating ornaments on textiles: checkered, striped or zigzag pillows blend perfectly with each other and form an interesting rhythm and symmetry.
5. We mix!
Another technique is to mix pillows of various colors and shapes: plain with patterned, large with small, square with round, and so on. Such a symbiosis can sometimes be quite effective. Experiment!
A completely crazy way to decorate a sofa is eclecticism: in this case, the pillows do not match in color or pattern. Only a flight of fancy and inspiration works here, such an interior can turn out to be very funny.
6. Change the sofa area
To update appearance sofa, sometimes it’s enough just to change the environment around it, change the so-called “ sofa area". To do this, you can stick new wallpapers, posters or vinyl stickers on the wall near the sofa, which will immediately attract the eye or complement the surroundings with color and content.
Do you want to create unique interior at no extra cost?
Old furniture will help you with this, a photo of the alteration of which you can find with us. There are many ways to transform old, familiar items for you.
The choice of method depends on the purpose of the furniture and the type of coating, as well as its condition at the time of repair.
You can find a step-by-step photo-master class for making furniture with your own hands from old interior items on our website. The process of updating furniture includes two main stages:
- repair;
- decoration.
Let's take a closer look at what you should focus on.
Table repair
Tables are distinguished by their functionality into writing, dining, kitchen and coffee tables. Depending on their purpose, their structure also differs, and, consequently, the restoration process. Usually, dining tables consist of 4 legs, a bow and a tabletop. They can be solid or folding. When altering such furniture, it is worth paying Special attention condition of all elements, as well as their fastening. The legs should be the same, without damage. If necessary, they can be replaced.
The tabletop, in turn, is the main part of the table. Its surface should be smooth, free of grooves, cracks and corrosion. If necessary, wood putty can be used to achieve the desired effect. With its help, you can easily and quickly eliminate all surface imperfections. If necessary, it can also be used in the repair of legs. The same scheme is used in the repair of coffee tables.
Kitchen tables have their own characteristics. Before proceeding with the repair, it is necessary to conduct a complete inspection of this piece of furniture. An important role is played by the strength of the countertop. It must withstand heavy loads and physical impact. In this regard, the foundation on which it is installed must also be strong.
An example of using putty on wood, which will help fix all the bumps in the old countertop
Note! Kitchen tables are not only a place to work, but also used to store kitchen utensils. To do this, they have built-in drawers, shelves and doors. They should be given special attention.
If the table is equipped with shelves, then you should pay attention to their fasteners. If necessary, in furniture store you can purchase special caps made of wood or plastic, and a thin, durable one can also be used as a shelf mount metal corner. Pay attention to the condition of the canopies with which the door is attached. It is best to replace them with new ones, since with frequent use this part lends itself to the greatest wear.
The freshness of natural wood is given by special polishing agents that can be found in any hardware or furniture store.
If the table is equipped with drawers, then check how firmly their walls and bottom are connected. To facilitate their use, you can replace the fittings with which the drawers are pulled out. You can buy it at a furniture store. You can also buy there various types comfortable handles.
Advice! When replacing canopies, choose those that are designed for furniture. They will provide more convenient and reliable operation of the doors.
When repairing desk it is worth paying attention to all of the above. After watching a detailed master class on alteration old furniture with your own hands, you can repeat it yourself.
Repair of cabinets and bedside tables
Each house has furniture that is designed for storage. As a rule, this different type and size of cabinets and cabinets. They can be different in height, depth, spaciousness. Moreover, each of them can become a real decoration of your apartment. To do this, see how to restore old furniture with your own hands further.
A rather extravagant and extraordinary element of the interior - a bedside table from an old suitcase
First of all, it is worth inspecting all the fastenings of the shelves and, if necessary, replace them with new ones. You can also replace the drawer mounts with more functional and modern ones.
Depending on the size, the methods of fastening the doors may vary. At the cabinet and small cabinets awnings are used. They wear out quickly, so when carrying out repairs, it is best to replace them with new ones.
If you are remodeling a large wardrobe and it has movable doors, then over time its fittings may also wear out. In a furniture store you can find special fasteners for sliding doors closet.
How impressive the restored old furniture looks in this case, see the photo below.
Chair repair
It is hard to imagine any home without chairs. Today it is so commonplace that few people pay attention to it. This can happen in two cases - either with the proper design of the chair as an interior item, or if it breaks. We will consider how to come from the second option to the first.
The option of restoring old chairs with covers in vintage style
The chair consists of three main elements:
- legs;
- seats;
- backs.
All of them can fail sooner or later. If the legs are the cause of the breakage, then they must be firmly fixed, otherwise the use of the chair becomes dangerous. If the seat is broken, then it can be replaced by cutting out the appropriate piece from plywood or fiberboard. The same can be done with the back. Also, if desired, the chair can be made soft. To do this, it is necessary to attach to the seat and back soft upholstery based on foam.
Advice! If you decide to install or replace the upholstery on a chair, it is best to use fabric stitched to the foam. You can find one in a textile store, and it is worth fixing it with a construction stapler.
Old furniture: photo design options using painting
As you know, any piece of furniture should be not only functional, but also attractive. Therefore, when old furniture is updated, the photo of which you can see below, it is necessary to break the work into several stages. The first step is surface preparation.
Furniture needs to be cleaned old paint, varnish, and also from pollution. After that, it is necessary to putty the cracks, if any, and then apply a primer. Next, you can apply the foundation. To do this, you need to choose the paint of the appropriate color.
New life for an old bed frame natural wood– painting in delicate turquoise
Advice! Best to use acrylic paint on the water based. It does not contain toxic substances, does not emit a strong odor and dries quickly. This gives the surface a glossy finish. But if you are good at using an aerosol can, then it will do.
decoration
Restoration of old furniture, photos of which are presented below, includes decor. you can use various techniques and combine them. The most common is decoupage. For this you will need the following:
- the desired image printed on paper;
- PVA glue;
- brush for glue;
- varnish, preferably water-based acrylic;
- brush for applying varnish.
Decoupage - an exciting activity, and the furniture made in this technique looks very gentle and unusual
Advice! It is best to use large colored napkins with appropriate motifs as an image.
Lubricate the surface with glue, gently attach and smooth the picture. Let everything dry a little, then open it with varnish. It is worth noting that there is no doubt about the effectiveness of using this method during the restoration of old furniture with your own hands.
One more no less interesting method decoration is the application of patterns using lace. For this you will need:
- lace;
- paint of the corresponding color;
- scotch.
Take a piece of lace and attach it to the place you plan to decorate. Secure the ends with tape. It is advisable to cover the rest of the area with paper or film. Apply paint with a brush or use aerosol cans. Let the product dry. Remove tape, paper and lace.
Advice! If you want to decorate large area, then it is best to use a piece of guipure of the appropriate size.
Both of the above methods are quite effective. Instead of lace and guipure, you can use paper templates. As a rule, often when decoupage and restoration of old furniture, wallpaper left after repair is used.
Padding of upholstered furniture
Over time, the upholstery of sofas and armchairs not only loses its attractive appearance, but can also sag a lot, become not as soft as before. But if you don’t want to throw away your favorite piece of furniture or don’t have the money to buy a new one, you can do the upholstery at home.
Refurbished shabby chic dining room
Detailed master class how to remake furniture with your own hands, and photo examples are presented on our website. You need to purchase the appropriate fabric from which it will be made new upholstery. It could be:
- barakan;
- velours;
- leatherette;
- crepe;
- alcantara;
- leather, etc.
The choice of material for upholstery depends on your financial capabilities. You can buy it both in a textile and in a specialized furniture store. Also you will need construction stapler and staples to it.
From old upholstery best to get rid of. It can be fixed with glue. In that case you will need construction knife or (if staples are attached) you will need to use a flathead screwdriver. After removing the old cover, begin to install a new one.
Small master class to replace the upholstery of an old pouffe
Cut off the necessary piece of upholstery, attach it so that the edges go to the place where the old one ends, and attach with a stapler. You can carry out such manipulations both with the soft part, and with the back and the former.
If upholstered furniture has lost its volume and softness, they can be returned by replacing the foam rubber. It is necessary to fix it with the help of special small carnations. If you are afraid that such manipulations are beyond your power, then you can stick foam rubber over the old upholstery and fit it with a new one. But it should be borne in mind that the furniture should not lose its functionality.
We give new volume to the seat of an old chair
You can give any volume to your product. To do this, you need to choose foam rubber of the appropriate thickness. If present folding mechanism, then after tightening it should function as before.
Advice! If you need to replace the upholstery and renew its volume, it is advisable to use fabric stitched to the foam. You can purchase it at a specialized store or stitch both materials yourself.
Upholstered furniture upholstery decoration
If you change both layers of upholstery, you can apply different types of decorating options that will give your furniture a more aesthetic look. There are many ways to do this. We will look at the two most common:
- The fabric used for the upholstery can be sewn on with patterned seams. This will create a special decorative effect.
- Purchase buttons or textile clips and use them to tighten the fabric and foam rubber, connecting them together.
Renovation of upholstered furniture with a cover
more economical and in a simple way hide stains is sewing covers. To do this, you can choose any fabric you like. It is important that it is durable. The most commonly used for this purpose are:
- barakan;
- velours;
- velvet;
- jeans
- coarse calico;
- and others.
After taking measurements according to the size of the sofa, you can sew a cover that will cover the back, seat and, if necessary, the former of your sofa.
A small master class on sewing a removable cover for a pouffe
When making a case, you can use various methods decor. You can place embroidery in a certain place. If desired, you can sew an application. To do this, fragments of the pattern are cut out of pieces of fabric and sewn to the base, forming a single picture.
You can also use the currently popular patchwork - the art of making products from patchwork. In this case, you can use pieces of old unnecessary things to make a cover.
We update the past with plywood
Scuffs, stains and even broken upholstery on the former can be hidden with a special lining. To make it you will need:
- plywood;
- small metal corners;
- the smallest furniture screws.
You can cut plywood yourself or seek help from specialists where you will purchase it. You will need 5 pieces according to the size of your bull. The overlay should cover its outer, inner, back, front and top parts. After taking measurements, simply make 5 corresponding rectangles and fasten them from the inside of the structure using corners and self-tapping screws.
Further, it is enough just to put the design on the former. It can not only serve as a decor, but also be quite functional. You can use the overlay as a mini table. If necessary, apply paint or decorate it in any way convenient for you.
Advice! After making the plywood lining, sand it on both sides with sandpaper.
A thorough renovation of the room during the renovation will be incomplete if you do not take care of its furnishings. You can, of course, buy a completely new image of the premises new headset. But is it worth it to categorically refuse an old chest of drawers or a grandmother's canape, if they are dear to you and can still serve faithfully?
You can make a stylish, bright designer thing out of an old sofa, you need to paint the base and drag the soft part.
However, this will require some effort on your own. Surely you will immediately have to decide how to update the sofa with your own hands, since this thing is one of the most common pieces of furniture for any home. Therefore, it is quite natural if the reincarnation of a somewhat outdated interior on new way it starts with the sofa.
Materials and tools necessary for work
Qualitatively and quickly update the sofa will help the following materials, tools and fixtures that it is advisable to stock up in advance:
For furniture upholstery you will need: a drill, a screwdriver, a ruler, a knife, scissors, a hammer, a stapler, furniture nails.
- flat and Phillips screwdrivers;
- a set of locksmith keys;
- pliers;
- side cutters;
- wire cutters;
- mounting stapler;
- hammer for shoemaking;
- sewing machine;
- scissors;
- marker (chalk);
- needles and threads;
- furniture nails.
Preparatory operations: disassembly, checking springs, pattern
To carry out a full cycle of restoration, the old sofa must first be disassembled. Moreover, it is necessary to carry out disassembly in a certain order in order to perform work with high quality. In many cases, this will not be difficult to do, since manufacturers most often make cabinet sofas, which greatly facilitates repair and restoration operations.
Sofa design.
Pillows, backs, ottomans and other overhead elements on it are removed from the specified item. Then, with a screwdriver and side cutters (pliers), remove the old upholstery. This should be done very carefully, as worn-out fabric can tear from careless movement, and it will later be needed intact.
After "bare" inner space it is necessary to check the integrity and operability wooden frame, springs and filler. Cracked or rotten frame bars are replaced with new ones. Also, metal springs are replaced without repair (if, of course, they are present in the sofa) in case of severe wear, weakness or cracks.
When restoring upholstered furniture, it is desirable to change the filler, regardless of its appearance. The fact is that the foam rubber, which is most often used as a material for the specified sofa component, is a very short-lived raw material.
Since in last years industry has developed many different modern materials for sphere furniture production, it is recommended to take one of these materials instead of foam rubber, for example, latex or polyurethane foam. For our case, these polymers are valuable in that they are designed for a long service life and perfectly “keep” a given shape. At the same time on the auxiliary upholstery internal elements frame, hidden from the human eye, dense and cheap matter (burlap, cotton fabric, etc.) will go.
Now you can start designing the pattern for the new upholstery. As a kind of pattern for it, the fabric of the old upholstery is used. It is for this reason that when removing it from the frame, it should be treated with particular care.
It is better to mark the removed upholstery where it was, and using it to carve out a new one.
It is strongly recommended that all removed upholstery fragments be marked exactly where they were located on the sofa and carefully laid out on the floor. This will make it easier to determine the total amount of new fabric that will have to be bought for the waist.
After the fabric is purchased, new blanks are made from the old patches. Subsequently, they will need to be sewn, keeping the pattern and paying attention to the quality of the lines.
Hauling old furniture: procedure
Refresh soft sofa with your own hands - this means to make its constriction.
This term denotes complete replacement outdated fabric "cover" with a new coating in compliance with all technological nuances, which were used in the initial assembly of the sofa.
By the way, experts advise doing this periodically every 5-10 years. Approximately for such a period, the fabric and frame wear out a lot, and the owner of the specified item begins another rearrangement in his apartment. And if he does not get the feeling that the sofa is morally obsolete, then a new zigzag of fashion will force a person to take up updating his furnishings.
To update the framework use wooden blocks the same size, they are nailed in several places.
The hauling process begins with the installation of new rigid frame elements - bars and springs. To replace damaged wooden elements new bars must be cut in strict accordance with the dimensions of the old ones. When installed, apply metal fasteners and furniture glue. It is better to select suitable springs without special skills with the help of specialists.
The cut new fabric fragments along the edges must first be stitched on sewing machine. After that, they are placed in the places where their former "twins" were previously located. Then they are nailed to the frame with furniture nails or with a stapler, all the while bending the edges of the fabric inward so that rough, ugly seams do not form. At the same time, the fabric should be constantly stretched.
According to another version of the constriction, original covers should be sewn from fabric blanks, corresponding in shape and size to the upholstery of the seats and the back of the sofa. When the covers are ready, they are simply put on the indicated designs and sewn up. In conclusion, the individual removable parts of the sofa are assembled in the reverse order of disassembly. Refurbished or new decorative linings, pillows are attached to the updated furniture.
The choice of fabric upholstery for the sofa
Upholstery fabric should be durable, but at the same time soft and pleasant to the touch.
Another serious problem for someone who updates the sofa with their own hands is what kind of fabric to choose in order to upholster their old one with high quality. upholstered furniture. And here it is necessary to use not only an aesthetic sense, but also practical sanity. After all, upholstery fabric should not only please the eye with its ideal colors. It must also have excellent strength, otherwise the age of the material subjected to daily stress and stretching will not be long.
For this reason, coarse canvas and synthetics, which are prone to rapid and strong stretching, are undesirable. You should be extremely careful if you have an idea to upholster a sofa with a leather substitute. Its quality is not always identical to the quality of genuine leather, but strong and often bad smell makes leatherette inapplicable in living rooms.
To the most common and proven with better side materials include upholstery made of cotton tapestry, jacquard, velor, microfiber. In any case, when choosing a fabric for a sofa cover, one must proceed from the fact that during operation it should not fade, smell bad, and should have a strong pile. And the color and pattern, of course, should be stylistically in harmony with the surrounding interior.
A stapler is used to attach the fabric to the body.
To make it easier to understand how to update the sofa without errors, it is recommended that even before the moment of its disassembly and during the upholstery, take photos and videos of everything that happens. In this case, it will be possible to peep how one or another structural element looked before disassembly.
If the upholstery and the condition of the frame allow them to continue to be used without dismantling and a new upholstery, furniture renewal can be limited to cleaning from dirt and stains. In the first case, a vacuum cleaner and moistened cloths are used. In the second, you will have to use special chemical stain removers and a soft brush (sponge).
In the absence of proper experience in upholstering upholstered furniture, it is recommended that you first practice on simpler objects, for example, on an old stool. In this case, it is better to take the material as cheap as possible.
In any case, whether the master has the relevant experience or not, it is advised to give preference to simpler patterns.
Thus, knowing better basics work on updating upholstered furniture, you can more confidently take on the restoration of an old sofa. This is a tricky business, but an interesting one. It is sure to bring a lot of pleasure to a creative person.
Upholstered furniture occupies not the last place in our life. However, over time, even the most high-quality and expensive sofa ceases to fit into overall design rooms, becomes less attractive and loses its original view. Many see only one way out of this situation - to replace the old sofa with a new one - and the problem is solved. But don't rush. Why spend big money on new sofa if you can restore the old one and make it look even better than before?
When choosing a new material for the upholstery of the sofa, it must be remembered that it must harmoniously fit into the design of the surrounding interior.
In order to update the sofa, you can use the services of professionals who will do their job efficiently and quickly, but this can also be expensive. You can take a chance and try to update your favorite furniture yourself. At the same time, you should be prepared to face some difficulties, since this is not an easy task.
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Sofa upholstery
To begin with, it is worth noting that the technology used to reupholster a sofa with their own hands is far from the one used by professionals. At first glance, it may seem that this is unrealistic, but if you have at least some special skills, then the result will not be worse. If you are far from this, then it is better not to start, because when hauling an old sofa, the following difficulties may arise:
- Some furniture designs are quite difficult for self-disassembly.
- Creating a pattern for a sofa that has complex geometric shapes.
- When reupholstering a sofa that is more than 7 years old, restoration may be required not only for the upholstery, but also for the frame of the structure.
- The cost of the sofa is too high. If this is your first experience, it is better not to take risks, but to overpay a little and use the services of masters.
- At expensive material(it can be leather or its substitute) it is better to use the services of experienced craftsmen.
These and other difficulties may arise for a beginner. If this does not scare you, then you can go directly to work. Do-it-yourself sofa upholstery should be carried out in several stages:
- Take off the sofa individual elements- pillows, pouffes, sidewalls and so on.
- Remove old upholstery.
- Make a pattern for a new cover.
- Upholster all parts of the sofa.
- Assemble the entire structure.
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In order to sew a new cover for a sofa (chair), you need to correctly measure.
For those who first got the idea to update the sofa with their own hands, experts recommend:
Try not to use complex patterns and a combination of several materials in your work.
If you are inexperienced, try to start by dragging a simpler object - a chair or stool, using inexpensive material.
During the hauling, use photo and video shooting. Record each step, this will help you to carry out the correct assembly in the future.
stock up next tool which you can't do without:
- flat screwdriver;
- hex keys;
- side cutters and wire cutters;
- construction stapler;
- scissors, chalk or marker;
- sewing machine and thread.
Pillows can be decorated with decorative buttons, which are best ordered at a clothing repair shop. Don't forget to bring a small piece of cloth with you.
When choosing a fabric, pay attention not so much to its aesthetic appearance as to the level of its strength. You should not give preference to coarse fabrics and synthetics, which can stretch and, as a result, only disappoint you. The color should be chosen taking into account the design of the room where the sofa will stand.
There are several tips for choosing fabric for sofa upholstery:
- the fabric should not shed and smell unpleasant;
- she must have a strong pile;
- when choosing a fabric with a thick pile, pay attention to its direction when cutting;
- a small pattern will help reduce fabric consumption, and large geometric figures- vice versa;
- a combination of companion fabrics will make your sofa bright and original.
