Sometimes a situation arises when for a sofayou need to make a backrest with your own hands. The sofa can be decorated with backrests and headboards of various types. These are stationary structures that are attached to the frame of the sofa, or backrests that are fixed to the wall, add-on.
When assembling the backrest for the sofa, it is necessary to pay attention to the tension of the upholstery so that folds and distortions do not form. The following tools are required for the work:
- electric jigsaw and a set of hacksaw blades;
- Furniture stapler;
- a hammer;
- drill or screwdriver, screwdriver;
- a perforator may be required for walls;
- sewing machine or sewing kit for manual work.
The headboard for the bed is made from the following materials:
Mounting the back of the sofa with your own hands
Assembling the sofa:1—sides; 2—back frame; 3—base side panels; 4—base frame; 5—pull-out unit frame; 6—sheathing (hardboard); 7—frame reinforcement corner; 8—bolt with nut; 9—screws; 10—wheel bracket; 11—furniture wheel; 12—wheel axle; 13—piano hinge; 14—stopper. The back of the sofa is assembled with your own hands only after everything is prepared, including the drawing of the future design. This is important to take into account, since without precise dimensions, it is impossible to make a beautiful and attractive back. You need to start with preparing a template and marking. The plywood is placed on a horizontal surface suitable for cutting. According to the prepared diagram, the outline of the future back is applied to its surface, it is important to double-check all the dimensions. The outline is applied with a simple pencil, you should cut strictly along the lines, choosing a cutting blade of the right size. Usually, plywood of medium thickness is used for such work, there should be no problems with cutting. If the back is rectangular, it is important to ensure that its length corresponds to the dimensions of the sofa. It should not be smaller or noticeably larger. It is best to give the back beautiful, smooth contours. To do this, you can make semicircular cutouts in the upper corners. For this, it is best to use a template so that all the cuts are the same shape. After this, the surface of the cuts is processed with sandpaper. All dust must be removed after this, after which you can continue working. At the next stage, you can upholster the back, for this, fabric and foam rubber are used.
Scheme of overall dimensions of the sofa. It is necessary to consider immediately what the edge will be, there are 2 possible options:
The foam rubber is attached first, for this purpose it is usedPVA glue, you can use self-tapping screws for reliability. Then you need to cut the fabric, not forgetting about the allowances that will be folded to the wrong side. You need to prepare 2 pieces of fabric. One of them is used for the front lining, and the second for the back, which is adjacent to the wall. The fabric is fastened with furniture staples, this process must be carried out carefully so that the upholstery is stretched evenly and does not wrinkle. After the back is ready, you need to start fastening it. It all depends on which option is chosen. The back can be fixed directly to the bed frame, to the wall, or have a combined fastening method. Most often, the latter is used, as it is more reliable. The back is fixed to the frame on the back of the sofa, and it will be attached to the wall using special metal loops and anchors. This allows heavy and large panels to stand steadily and evenly. Return to contents</a>
Simple options for decorating sofas
Sofa assembly diagram.The back of a sofa or bed is a comfortable element that is a single whole with the overall interior. That is why designers suggest not to create complex shapes right away, but to look at the furnishings of the bedroom or living room, think about how it can be decorated or made more expressive. Often the sofa is one of the central figures, so the design of the back should be approached creatively and carefully. There are many design options, among them we can note:
- flower ornament;
- sky and clouds;
- drapes and a soft headboard.
Making a shaped back from plywood is not that difficult,but to cover it, you can use fabric with floral patterns that will repeat the pattern of bed linen or the upholstery of the sofa itself. The pattern on the back can be larger. If you have artistic abilities, you can use painting on fabric. Such a headboard will not only become bright and individual, but will also make the interior more romantic. You can provide drawers for storing small items at the bottom. The "sky and clouds" option is perfect for children's rooms and living rooms, for large bedrooms. It consists in the fact that the back is made in the form of vertical high panels, decorated with stripes of white, blue, sky-blue, azure colors. The stripes are arranged in a chaotic order, creating an unusually beautiful impression of the entire interior. This option is especially suitable for light and spacious rooms. Draperies and a soft headboard are applicable when the sofa is large, and you need to create the illusion of a cozy space around it. For the back itself, a soft upholstered form is used, it is usually made large and high. In fact, this is no longer a back, but a real overlay for the wall, which can be attached to both the frame of the sofa and the wall surface. After that, a decorative cornice is attached to the ceiling along the wall and 20-30 cm perpendicular to it. Light, translucent or transparent fabric is hung from it, which creates an imitation of a canopy. Return to the table of contents</a>What to think of for a child's room?The backs of children's sofas can be decorated in bright colors, appliques will look original. It is good to involve children themselves in such work, they will be happy to re-equip their own corner. There are many options, the back itself can be made of bright fabric of a pleasant shade, and appliques can even be made from an already unnecessary sheet. Images of insects, plants, animals, and simply geometric patterns are suitable. It is important to remember that small details will look bad, and it will be difficult for a child to manage them. It is best to start with large images, for example, butterflies. Return to contents</a>
Budget option: simple and convenient
The simplest option for the back of a sofais a regular pillow. This design can be called budget, since it does not require significant financial costs. For work, you can select several pillows, they will be attached to a wooden frame or nailed directly to the wall. The first option is preferable, since the fabric can be removed for washing if necessary. A good method is wide loops, to which the pillows can be easily attached with buttons or Velcro. They will look attractive. It is possible to constantly change pillowcases to match the color of the bed linen. An example can be seen in Fig. 3. Instead of pillows, you can use soft squares. They are more attractive, but difficult to make. Square plywood structures are used for work to fit the size of a small pillow. Such elements are not only covered with fabric, but also framed with foam rubber so that they are soft. The blanks themselves are fixed to the wall surface in any order, but most often they go in parallel rows of 3 pieces. The construction of a back for a sofa or bed may be required in various cases. Most often, this is a replacement of the old headboard or back, the construction of a new one in its initial absence. Such a back can make the sofa the central element of the interior, give the room a mood, make it more attractive and comfortable.
