https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:36:06 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/has-anyone-reupholstered-furniture-by-yourself#post-1794497 Fri, 01 Aug 2014 13:51:18 +0000 plantains 1794497@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Leialou: I didn't even know there was such a thing, thanks!</p> <p>@Espion: that is amazing, thank you so much! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/has-anyone-reupholstered-furniture-by-yourself#post-1794442 Fri, 01 Aug 2014 13:36:45 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 1794442@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@plantains: I highly recommend an electronic staple gun too. No hand cramps! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/has-anyone-reupholstered-furniture-by-yourself#post-1794431 Fri, 01 Aug 2014 13:31:11 +0000 Espion 1794431@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@plantains: I just posted these links on another thread, but I think she does a great step by step.<br /> (I linked to the last part of a multi-part series, because she has all the links to the other on there.)</p> <p><a href="http://littlegreennotebook.blogspot.com/2011/07/how-to-reupholster-chair-part-5-sewing.html" rel="nofollow">http://littlegreennotebook.blogspot.com/2011/07/how-to-reupholster-chair-part-5-sewing.html</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/has-anyone-reupholstered-furniture-by-yourself#post-1794419 Fri, 01 Aug 2014 13:27:28 +0000 plantains 1794419@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Leialou: Oooh, this is a great point that I will need when I do the ottoman. </p> <p>@grizz: thanks, I will check it out. </p> <p>I don't think I will bother to take the old fabric off, I will just put the new stuff on over it to minimise the amount of work involved :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/has-anyone-reupholstered-furniture-by-yourself#post-1792604 Thu, 31 Jul 2014 16:37:20 +0000 looch 1792604@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Are slip overs an option? The most I have done is seat cushions, so no help there! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/has-anyone-reupholstered-furniture-by-yourself#post-1792574 Thu, 31 Jul 2014 16:29:58 +0000 MrsBrewer 1792574@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes!! I did our old kitchen chairs! I used a dark blue suede fabric, it is very durable! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/has-anyone-reupholstered-furniture-by-yourself#post-1792572 Thu, 31 Jul 2014 16:28:55 +0000 .twist. 1792572@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I agree with the ladies above on everything they've said. Great tips, and I honestly can't think of any better ones! My reupholstering has been limited but I have done a few pieces. A phone chair and a 50's storage bench. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/has-anyone-reupholstered-furniture-by-yourself#post-1792530 Thu, 31 Jul 2014 16:07:57 +0000 Boheme 1792530@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have! I like to use indoor/outdoor fabric because its sturdy, and I've also had good luck with Premier Fabrics. If you just take your time and label and/or photograph each piece so you know where it came from and where it goes, it makes the process much simpler! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/has-anyone-reupholstered-furniture-by-yourself#post-1792525 Thu, 31 Jul 2014 16:06:11 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 1792525@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yep. I reupholstered two wing back chairs myself. My biggest tip is to write down and photo every piece you take off so you don't forget what order to put the new fabric back on. Also try not to rip the old fabric so you can use it to make a pattern for the new. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/has-anyone-reupholstered-furniture-by-yourself#post-1792515 Thu, 31 Jul 2014 16:03:18 +0000 plantains 1792515@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>MIL just gave us her dining set which really isn't remotely my style so I need to reupholster the chairs to bring more in line with our stuff. I was hoping for some insipration and interesting fabric ideas/suggestions. thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bedding-help#post-1193278 Sun, 03 Nov 2013 08:10:48 +0000 Mrs. J 1193278@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@PurplePumps: yep, both sides. He just redid our whole master with hardwood floors and built new closets and a window seat too. Pretty amazing! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bedding-help#post-1193161 Sat, 02 Nov 2013 23:11:41 +0000 PurplePumps 1193161@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. J: Wow, that looks great! Are those drawers on the side too? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bedding-help#post-1193080 Sat, 02 Nov 2013 21:16:06 +0000 LalaYes 1193080@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I like tans and whites with orange. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bedding-help#post-1192984 Sat, 02 Nov 2013 20:18:38 +0000 Mrs. J 1192984@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@PurplePumps: Here the bed is that he made for our room! </p> [attach=2764/13/mvnyb4.600x448.image.jpg] [attach=2764/13/mvnyb6.600x448.image.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bedding-help#post-1192932 Sat, 02 Nov 2013 19:24:46 +0000 PurplePumps 1192932@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p><a href="http://www.overstock.com/Bedding-Bath/Milano-3-Piece-Duvet-Cover-Set/7322254/product.html?refccid=FUNU3KR34LZIW72KWLKSWHVNQM&#038;searchidx=1" rel="nofollow">http://www.overstock.com/Bedding-Bath/Milano-3-Piece-Duvet-Cover-Set/7322254/product.html?refccid=FUNU3KR34LZIW72KWLKSWHVNQM&#038;searchidx=1</a> in gold? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bedding-help#post-1192931 Sat, 02 Nov 2013 19:22:48 +0000 PurplePumps 1192931@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't know about orange covered, but I'd love to see a picture of this bed your husband built! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bedding-help#post-1192913 Sat, 02 Nov 2013 19:02:19 +0000 Mrs. J 1192913@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks for the suggestions, ladies! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bedding-help#post-1192897 Sat, 02 Nov 2013 18:53:37 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 1192897@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This is a duvet set from West Elm. </p> [attach=3033/13/mvnudd.363x363.img94m.jpeg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bedding-help#post-1192808 Sat, 02 Nov 2013 18:01:02 +0000 QueensBee 1192808@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@pelikila: I like that a pattern a lot! Beautiful!</p> <p>Could you do a simple white duvet? I feel like they have a clean crisp feel for guests, almost like staying in a nice hotel. We have this one from Target:<br /> <a href="http://www.target.com/p/threshold-seersucker-duvet-cover-set/-/A-14146722#prodSlot=medium_1_3" rel="nofollow">http://www.target.com/p/threshold-seersucker-duvet-cover-set/-/A-14146722#prodSlot=medium_1_3</a></p> <p>Maybe you could add an ikat throw pillow or end-table lamps for a little pattern? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bedding-help#post-1192800 Sat, 02 Nov 2013 17:58:16 +0000 Rainbow Sprinkles 1192800@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>we have a burnt orange accent wall in our bedroom (the wall that the bed is up against) and we JUST got a new duvet cover for our room. :)</p> <p>It is a paisley design with light blue, green, and burnt orange. I needed a pattern because we used to have a plain white duvet, and although I loved it, it got dirty SO fast.</p> <p>We got the cover at TJ Maxx for a really great deal. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bedding-help#post-1192772 Sat, 02 Nov 2013 17:42:56 +0000 pelikila 1192772@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What about something with a print like this? <a href="http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/bar-iii-bedding-nara-collection?ID=692592&#038;CategoryID=7502&#038;RVI=PDP_1" rel="nofollow">http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/bar-iii-bedding-nara-collection?ID=692592&#038;CategoryID=7502&#038;RVI=PDP_1</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bedding-help#post-1192748 Sat, 02 Nov 2013 17:12:40 +0000 Mrs. J 1192748@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@chrispygal: white. All the woodwork/trim is white. The bed is a light natural wood, but once bedding is on it, you don't really see it at all. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bedding-help#post-1192740 Sat, 02 Nov 2013 17:04:00 +0000 chrispygal 1192740@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What color are the non-accent walls? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bedding-help#post-1192736 Sat, 02 Nov 2013 17:00:39 +0000 Ash 1192736@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>When I think of orange, I think of whites, turquoise or even grays. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bedding-help#post-1192727 Sat, 02 Nov 2013 16:50:20 +0000 Mrs. J 1192727@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Silva: It's like a burnt orange, I would say. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bedding-help#post-1192724 Sat, 02 Nov 2013 16:44:52 +0000 Silva 1192724@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What shad of orange? My in laws have a room painted a soft, almost creamsicle orange, and plain white bedding with natural wood. It feels very warm and peaceful. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bedding-help#post-1192719 Sat, 02 Nov 2013 16:39:31 +0000 Mrs. J 1192719@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Alright bees, I need your decorating help. As some of you may have seen, DH built us a new bed for our master bedroom. This means the old bed is going in the guest bedroom, which previously only had a futon. The guest room has an orange accent wall behind the bed--what color/style bedding would you do? I'm pretty open!!! </p>