The farmhouse chic design style has become very popular over the past few years – mostly thanks to HGTV’s Fixer Upper. However, down here in the south, we have been loving the farmhouse chic design style much longer. You might call this a staple design for those of us in the heart of the bible belt. But now, with this style spreading like wildfire, I have been receiving so many requests for information – how to do it, where to buy the decor, etc – that I am finally caving in and giving you what you want. With that in mind, I have rounded up some inspirational rooms along with the products that are essential in achieving these looks.
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How to Make a Pallet Coffee Table
Pallet furniture is a beginning DIYer’s dream come true. There are so many different ways that pallets can be used to create furniture and, if you need it, extra storage. This post is a quick and easy way to make a pallet coffee table.
Repurposed Decor Ideas
A great way to reuse old materials while reducing waste is to repurpose old or unused items into wonderful new pieces. These repurposed decor ideas are some of my favorites from around the web.
Reupholster Leather Chair
Not long ago, I replaced the leather (or pleather) on the seat cushions in my theater room. They had become worn and were beginning to peel. I thought that I could get away with just reupholstering the seats, because everything else looked fine. But, wouldn’t you know it. Just a few months after completing the seat cushions, one of the backs began to peel, as well. This is what it looked like just before I got around to reupholstering it. So, I guess technically this article is on how to replace the back cushions more so than on how to reupholster leather chair (s).
Upholstery For Beginners
Upholstery is a great way to extend the life of furniture or to create a fresh new look from an old piece. However, there are a few things that one needs to know before attempting to disassemble and reupholster furniture. This article covers the basics of upholstery and is intended for beginners. So, for the 411 on upholstery for beginners, continue with this article.