Chairs are the most commonly usedpieces of furniture. That is why they age quite quickly and acquire a nondescript appearance. Many owners immediately send worn-out chairs to the trash, but if desired, you can return their former attractiveness. will help breathe new life into them. In addition, in the same way, you can decorate the interior for a holiday - a wedding, New Year or birthday.
Decorating chairs does not require much work andmaterials. A few fabric ribbons and a little imagination are enough. In order to return the old chairs to an aesthetic appearance, there are several simple methods, each of which can be successfully used at home. Everything you need for decoration can be purchased at any shopping center.
Decor chairs with fabric
There are often situations when during repairsthe owners completely change the colors of the wall decoration and the furniture no longer matches the new interior. What to do? It is a pity to throw away comfortable and high-quality chairs. Here, decorating the chairs with fabric will come in handy. The main thing in this method of updating chairs is to choose a durable and reliable material that matches the color of the decoration. This can be microfiber, jacquard or furniture silk, but most craftsmen still recommend using tapestry. This fabric is highly wear-resistant and durable due to the inclusion of artificial fibers in its composition.
Scheme of chair measurements and cover drapery.If you need to decorate chairs for a holiday, you can choose a more elegant fabric with thematic patterns, without paying attention to its performance characteristics, because when the holiday is over, the decor will be removed from the chairs. If we are talking about re-upholstering furniture to meet the requirements of a new interior, the material must be very durable, easy to clean and not susceptible to dirt. In addition to the fabric, you will need to prepare the following tools and materials:
- a piece of foam rubber;
- thin batting;
- a piece of furniture or ribbon;
- building stapler;
- glue for furniture;
- sandpaper;
- scissors;
- pliers;
- knife.
First of all, it is necessary to pay attention tothe reliability of the chair structure. If it is old enough, creaks and wobbles, all the parts need to be disassembled, the fastening points checked for strength, the grooves cleaned with sandpaper, removing irregularities, and then the structure reassembled, gluing the parts with furniture glue. If the chair is strong and reliable, you can immediately start decorating. To do this, a piece of foam rubber corresponding to the size of the seat should be placed on the base. Then the foam rubber is covered with a sheet of batting, which has an allowance on each side of 5 cm more than the size of the seat. The third layer will be a piece of fabric of the same size as the batting. The batting and fabric are folded under the base of the seat and secured from the bottom with a construction stapler. Excess material is cut off with scissors.
Schemes for decorating chairs using fabric.When cutting the material for decorating chairs, you should pay close attention to the placement of the pattern or design. It is better if it is located in the center of the seat. In order to correctly position the pattern, it is advisable to first mark the fabric with a pencil or chalk, and then cut out the details. Finishing the back of the chair is similar to decorating the seat: first, foam rubber is applied to the element, then batting and fabric. The edges of the batting and fabric are folded and attached to the chair with a stapler. In order to hide the staples, the seams are decorated with thick tape or ribbon. Transparent wood glue is used to attach it. Return to contents</a>
Decoration of chairs with the help of decoupage technique
Today decoupage is one of the mostpopular ways of decorating. This is a great way to decorate not only accessories such as boxes, bottles, vases and much more, but also furniture. Decoupage finishing is suitable for chairs made entirely of wood or plywood that do not have soft backs or seats. In order to decorate chairs, you will need to prepare:
- a clean, dry rag;
- a container with water;
- sandpaper;
- putty for wood;
- putty knife;
- any paint for furniture (better white);
- paint brush;
- PVA glue;
- napkins for decoupage or pictures;
- transparent varnish for furniture.
Before decorating the chairs, it is necessarycheck all connections for strength. First of all, it is necessary to thoroughly clean the surface to be decorated from dust and dirt. Then it should be treated with sandpaper and putty. When the putty dries, the surface is again treated with sandpaper until smooth. It is advisable to apply at least two layers of putty, making them as thin as possible. After this, the chair can be painted with paint of any desired color, but experts recommend using white water-based paint, because it is on a white background that decoupage looks most advantageous. When painting, remember that it is necessary to use fresh dye, since the old composition after drying may acquire a yellowish color or peel off. Then the drawing from special napkins or pictures must be transferred to the seat of the chair. This can be done as follows:
Once the elements are dry, it is necessary to carry outfinishing painting of a piece of furniture. For this, a mixture of equal proportions of PVA glue, white paint and water is used. Painting should begin with the decorative elements, painting the outlines of the drawing with a small brush, then you need to take a large brush and process the entire seat. When the paint dries, the treated surface should be covered with several layers of transparent acrylic varnish. Each layer dries for about 24 hours, so varnishing can take 3-4 days. In this way, you can decorate not only chairs, but also a stool. Without a doubt, it will become the item whose appearance will amaze not only relatives, but also guests. Return to the table of contents</a>
Decorating with a jute rope
Decor made from natural jute will create an apartmentatmosphere of coziness and warmth. In addition, it can become a beautiful accent to emphasize the style of the interior. To decorate chairs with jute, you need to prepare:
You need to wrap the stool with jute as tightly as possible, gluing the rope where it cannot be secured.
- a piece of fabric of suitable color;
- rope of jute or sisal with a thickness of at least 3.5 mm;
- A stapler;
- glue;
- ruler and pencil;
- scissors;
- a hammer;
- wallpaper carnations.
First, you need to remove the old one from the seat.upholstery. Then the entire structure is wrapped with rope. The technique is as follows: the end of the rope is secured to the inside of the leg, back or other part of the structure using a bracket or nail. After that, the entire structure is tightly wrapped with rope. The other end of the rope is secured in a similar manner. In places where it is impossible to secure or nail the rope, it must be glued to the base using wood glue, hiding the ends. To make the decoration look more harmonious, the middle can be removed from the back of the chair, leaving only the base of the structure, and weaving with rope, covering the central empty part of the back. Weaving should be done in the form of a mesh with large or small cells. Instead of the old upholstery, the seat is covered with new fabric. To do this, a piece of material is cut out of the material, the dimensions of which are 5 cm larger on each side of the seat. The edges of the fabric are tucked under the seat and secured with a construction stapler. Decorative upholstery nails can be driven into the side outer part of the seat to secure the fabric drapery. Return to Contents</a>
Other ways of decorating chairs
If the interior requires a thematic decoration,here, several other decorating methods can be used. After the celebration, the decor is removed. So, you can decorate the chairs for the wedding day with bows, strips of fabric, garlands, live or artificial flowers and leaves. For example, a garland of rag flags in the shape of triangles will look unusual. On each flag you can write letters that, when collected in a garland, will form the names of the newlyweds. Chairs with an openwork back can be decorated with large bows made of wide strips of fabric or lace, into the knot of which bouquets of wild flowers and other plant material are woven. Sprigs of gypsophila or dried flowers are perfect for these purposes. It is not at all difficult to decorate chairs for a holiday or update them to meet the requirements of a new interior. You just need to show a little imagination, and the house will be replenished with an original piece of furniture that will cause admiration among friends and acquaintances.
