DIY Upholstered Ottoman

DIY Upholstered Ottoman

By: Amilia James

An upholstered ottoman is such a great DIY project. Upholstered ottomans are super popular and creating one yourself allows you to select the exact measurements, fabric, and style that works for you! The ottoman can be used as a seat, to prop your feet up, or even as a side table. The possibilities are endless! So let’s get started.

finished ottoman

Here's what you’ll need:

  • 2 wood rounds - easily found at any hardware store. Common sizes
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DIY Modern Dog Bed ft. Ultrasuede

DIY Modern Dog Bed ft. Ultrasuede

By: Ultrasuede

Looking for a stylish and practical place for your furry friend to rest their head? Watch this a quick and easy video tutorial featuring Ultrasuede performance fabrics that gives step-by-step instructions.

Choose from 97 colors of Ultrasuede® fabric!

ultrasuede fabric stylishly stacked

Materials Used

Let's get started!

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Picking the Perfect Upholstery Fabric

Picking the Perfect Upholstery Fabric

If you are new to the world of upholstery, choosing the right fabric may seem like an arduous process. With all the fabrics (not to mention the colors and designs) available, how do you choose the one which is right for you? Here is some information on various fabric to help you select the right fabric for your furniture.

Durability

If you are planning to upholster something that will experience everyday wear and tear, durability is important to consider. Upholstery

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Throw Pillows 4 Ways

Throw Pillows 4 Ways

Throw pillows are an easy way to add a pop of color and fun into your home décor. They’re great for mixing and matching to brighten up a space, and you can use all your favorite patterns. Today we'll share four different methods for constructing toss pillows and the pros and cons of each so you can decide which method suits you best!

Supplies Needed:

  • Fabrics for Pillows (3/4 yard will make at least 2 pillows with mismatched
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DIY Dog Bed Tutorial

DIY Dog Bed Tutorial

Looking for a stylish and practical place for your furry friend to rest their head? This quick and easy tutorial gives you all the tools you need to sew two pet bed sizes- small and large!

You can use any fabric for your pet bed, but we recommend a durable fabric like outdoor fabric, canvas, duck or super durable Crypton fabric. Crypton fabric has performance technology built into every fiber! Spills bead up and are easily wiped away, and odor

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No Sew Dining Chair Upholstery Tutorial

No Sew Dining Chair Upholstery Tutorial

Today we will show you how to reupholster your dining room chairs to look brand new! This tutorial can also be helpful if your chairs are already well-upholstered but are unappealing or don't coordinate with your space. If you choose the right Upholstery Fabric, upholstering your chairs can transform your dining room from dull, gloomy, and seemingly old to lively, classy, and cozy.

Chair Upholstery

Before gathering any supplies, you need to establish a few things. The kind of fabric you use

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Choosing the Right Upholsterer

Choosing the Right Upholsterer

By: Carissa Stevens of Scout Studios

There is a huge soft spot in my heart for vintage furniture. They just don’t make furniture like they used to. Vintage pieces have the best lines, they were made so sturdy, and you can always tell a difference in the filling. There’s nothing like leaning back onto an old beautiful vintage sofa. You can FEEL the difference. Sure you can find replicas, but they just aren’t the same.

I’m

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Fabric Wall Upholstery Tutorial

Fabric Wall Upholstery Tutorial

Created by: House Homemade Blog

Hello! I'm Jessica Nickerson. I share tutorials and tips for making a house a home on a budget over at House Homemade and try to provide daily decor ideas over on Instagram @househomemade.

I'm excited to show you today's project! I love the result, and don't worry, I'll tell you the things that you can anticipate and maybe avoid should you be crazy/awesome enough to staple fabric onto your walls.

Fabric Wall Upholstery

Recently, over on my

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