A lot of times these days we seem to forget that items can be repaired and refinished so we end up throwing away our furniture and other things and replace them with new items. while sometimes that makes sense, it’s not always the best option. In some cases it may be better to reupholster a piece of furniture rather than replace it. Of course, you have to analyze the situation and figure out if that’s actually the case. This typically applies to sofas, loveseats and armchairs.

If you have a nice chair that you really like but it’s starting to look worn and ugly, consider saving it and giving it a second chance. You can learn how to reupholster the chair yourself. If the frame is still in good shape it should all be fairly simple. Get some fabric, upholstery piping and a staple gun. You’ll also need a sewing machine and some tools to disassemble the chair and put it back together.

Sometimes the whole reupholstering process can seem very complicated and that’s usually because there’s sewing involved. However, you can actually avoid that part altogether. There’s a no-sew option and it’s perfect for bringing old chairs back to life with some new fabric. Your best friend, in this case, is the staple gun. You can always customize the project according to your own needs and preferences so enjoy being creative.

Reupholstering dining chairs is very easy. They’re small and sometimes all you need to worry about is the seat itself. A simple strategy would be to just get rid of the old fabric and replace it with your new choice but that can seem a bit too mainstream in some cases. If you want something different, check out this jute chair seat. It looks really cool and it really makes the chair stand out.

Chairs aren’t the only things you can reupholster. To make your living room look more cozy and inviting you could add an upholstered side table. You can craft the table yourself and use any type of fabric you want so it matches your existing interior design. Similarly, you can turn this into an ottoman or you can make a matching footstool. You can find the full tutorial on abeautifulmess.

Speaking of footstools, check out how lovely this one is. It has tapered legs and a simple design and it’s also easy to make. There’s no sewing involved when doing the upholstery. You only need a staple gun to secure the fabric in place. Be sure to check out thecraftygentleman first to find out all the details of this project.

It’s also possible to reupholster an office chair. You could do this for your desk chair if you like how it works but you’re not a fan of the whole worn look. It can be interesting to use denim instead of regular fabric which would give you an opportunity to repurpose some old jeans and jackets that you might still have lying around. It’s an idea that we got from gabiralea.

A simple way to make an entryway look more inviting is by adding a small bench. You can build one from scratch. The frame is pretty easy to put together and you can follow the instructions on lilyardor if you’re happy with those proportions. Upholstering the bench is not that difficult either. The tricky part is to find a type of fabric that you like and that suits your bench and the space that you put it in.

You can salvage a lot of old furniture pieces by reupholstering them. That includes things that might seem a bit odd in certain contexts such as this side table. While upholstered side tables aren’t exactly very common, they definitely look interesting, especially when you put some effort into the design. If you’re interested in finding out more about this particular project you can check out houseologie.

Another very interesting idea is to paint some furniture. We’re not talking about the frame but about the upholstery. It can be done and it’s fairly simple as well as very fun. You do however have to be careful when choosing the paint to make sure it’s suitable for the type of upholstery that you want to use it on. Also, test the color first. You should also clean the upholstery before you paint it just so there are no stains to ruin the look. You can find more info about this on abeautifulmess.

If you plan on making some furniture for your home, it might be worth using pallets. They’re inexpensive and very versatile and you can repurpose them in lots of interesting ways. For example, this is an ottoman made from a wooden pallet. It has cute ornate legs and colorful upholstery and if you check out the tutorial from apieceofrainbow you can see exactly how it was all put together.

Some new upholstery can really bring an old chair back to life and this sort of project makes a lot of sense when you’re dealing with an antique chair or one that has an interesting frame that you really like. If you like the look of cowhide leather you can incorporate that into your project. Everything you need to know can be found on heatherednest.

Armchairs are generally very sturdy and some are built to last a lifetime. Unfortunately, the upholstery is not as resilient as the frame. Of course, you can replace it periodically and this way you would also refresh the look of your chair so it doesn’t get boring. There’s an entire tutorial on twofeetfirst which explains how the reupholstery process goes so be sure to check it out to find out more details.

If you’re interested to find out how the entire reupholstery process goes when done by someone with experience, you can head over to relovedupholstery. Here you can see how traditional upholstery is done and also find out more about some techniques that you could then apply to your own DIY projects.

It’s usually antique chairs and other furniture pieces that pose problems and raise challenges, being more difficult to reupholster than most modern pieces with simpler designs and fewer details. A good example is the channel back chair which not a lot of people are familiar with these days. If you happen to have one of these or a similar model, you can check out the tutorial on practicalupholstery to find out how you can give it a makeover.

When there’s sewing involved, things get a bit more complicated. It is, however, worth the effort if you want to get that super clean look and perfect fit. It’s important to also pay attention to all the little details and to not skip any steps because everything has a purpose. We suggest checking out the detailed tutorial on semperstylish if you want to find out how to reupholster an armchair from start to finish.