A case study of how window casings, hardware styles and Roman shade header rails can alter the fit of an inside mount shade. Light flares and privacy gaps and pull cords - Oh My!
Roman Shade Headers, Hardware and A Good Fit
Upholstery Prices - Check the Details
Some details that alter the cost of furniture re-upholstery. From fabric to broken springs and a few things less obvious.
Modern Furniture Upholstery Look - Older Method
Reviving an older furniture upholstery technique to extend a contemporary look when reupholstering traditional furniture.
Recovering Furniture or Reupholstering?
Should I have my furniture reupholstered or recovered? What is the difference? Are they the same or is it just words? Plus a glimpse of the Dark Side of upholstery practices. With pictures.
New Leather for Old Chairs
A deep upholstery makeover for some historic church chairs. Lurking in the storage room for far too long, they now stand in their traditional place at the head of the sanctuary.
Vines and Lines: Using Fabric in Design
A window treatment project becomes the basis for an exploration of contrasting design elements. Do lines and vines contrast or complement? Or, perhaps both - to everyone's delight! Pictures and very nice fabrics.
Upholstery: Buttons, Channels, Tufts and Fabric
What fabric can work with tufts? What are channels? A discussion of upholstery buttons, channels and tufts. Lots of photos and some design tips about fabric choices for these upholstery styles.
Vintage Sofa as a Headboard?
The conversion of a vintage parlor sofa - and chairs - into a platform bed. And a companion chair. Furniture modification using custom refinishing and upholstery to add a unique statement to a Delaware shore guest room.
Upholstery: Gimp, Nails and Welting
Uncertain about the edge finishing treatment for your furniture? Learn about three of the most common: gimp, nails and welting. When and why are they used?
What Is Railroaded Fabric?
A brief illustration of the difference between 'railroaded' and 'up-the-roll' fabric patterns. With visuals and a short discussion about why they matter for your furniture upholstery project (or not).