Celebrating Light
Every year as the Holidays and Winter Solstice roll around, I think about the origins of all of our cultural celebrations at this time of [...]
Before & After: Funky 50s Flexsteel Sectional Sofa Upholstery Project
You just can't go wrong with a low slung mid-century sectional sofa with kidney bean cushions and good solid 'bones'. Retro-weave turquoise wool with flame [...]
What is a Waterfall Cushion?
There’s something about the image of a waterfall that brings harmony to the moment, and to have that feeling associated with something from everyday life [...]
Have a heART for ART – Chairs
Ten artists' wildly divergent transformations of chairs wow'ed the crowd at the September 27th, 2013 opening of an Art Chair exhibit at The Frame Garden [...]
A Pro Refinisher’s Adventure into Beginner’s Upholstery
Wood refinishing and upholstery often walk hand-in-hand: when one is necessary, the other probably needs attention, too. Wear on the wood parts of your grandpa's chair [...]
Corduroy Fabric – it’s got Character… and a History
Corduroy garment from hickorees.com The mill dated back to the industrial revolution, when it had been water-powered. Back then, before denim, workmen's pants [...]
Curvy Wingback Chair
She may not be so pretty to look at in her current upholstery, but this chair has creative potential... Style possibilities: Center image from Jill [...]
Retro Rocker
A wave-curve seat and pedestal back make this mid-century chair unique. Check out the 'Before & After' photo of this chair on the Beginner Chair [...]
Mid-Century Swivel Chair
A creative fabric update will do wonders for this unusual mid-century styled chair. Join NaturalUpholstery.com’s mailing list to receive our monthly newsletter with reupholstery tips, creative inspiration, and [...]
‘Stow-Away’ Ottoman
The label reads: " The Original Stow-Away Hassock by Barnett". This mid-century ottoman has four different open positions. Join NaturalUpholstery.com’s mailing list to receive our monthly newsletter [...]