Jazz Up Your Chairs
The easiest way to jazz up any kitchen or dining room chair is to reupholster it. Chairs that have a fabric or leather seat can be easily removed and replaced. Just flip the chair upside-down and you will find that it is attached to the chair frame with several screws. Remove the screws and the seat will come off. The fabric or leather will most likely be stapled to the bottom of the seat and can be removed using needle nose pliers or a flathead screwdriver.
You can even cover over the existing fabric without completely removing it if you just want to make a temporary change. For instance, if you want to jazz up your chairs for the holidays you can temporarily cover the seats with festive fabrics and easily remove them after the holidays without compromising the integrity of the original fabric.
You can reupholster your chairs with just about any type of fabric you can imagine without having to spend a penny. Consider using kitchen towels, placemats, curtains, table cloths, old sweaters, blue jeans, your husband’s favorite shirts, blankets, or vinyl. Just make sure to use thick, sturdy fabrics that aren’t too bulky and won’t stretch.
Lay the fabric out on the floor and place the seat on top of it. Using a staple gun pull the fabric tight and staple the four sides to the bottom of the seat. If using a thinner fabric, fold the edges to create several layers in order to prevent tearing. Work your way to the corners and carefully fold the fabric over while creating nice, tight, crisp edges and staple multiple times. Cut off any excess fabric and screw the seat back onto the chair frame.
Consider mixing and matching different colors of similar fabrics or different patterns of similar colors. This will add interest, a touch of style, and new life to any old or new chair.
Tags: Amish Furniture Styles, Chairs, Interior Decorating, Interior Design, Upholstery
