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11 Ways to Remake a Room With Fabric
Give a space warmth and dimension with a choice textile for wall, furniture and accent
Looking for unique and inexpensive ways to spruce up your walls or update your decor? Look no further than the wonders of fabric. Textiles have far more uses than simply covering your pillows. Available in styles and patterns galore, fabric can add both texture and color to a space, whether it be as hanging wall art or a new headboard cover. Check out the following shots for inspiration. You won’t be able to jump in the car to flee to Jo-Ann’s fast enough.
Instead of the traditional framed artwork above your child’s crib, consider creating a small canopy with fabric. You can create something like this at home with a bolt of inexpensive muslin, stencils and paint.
Bored with your headboard? Update it by covering it with a variety of fabric samples. In this example, the designer attached the samples with decorative tacks.
For easy decorations for the holidays or the everyday, cover pieces of artboard with fabric cutouts of your favorite designs.
You can create the entire alphabet for your child’s bedroom by covering cardboard letters with colorful, fun fabric.
Go even further and frame several different types of fabrics for an entire textural gallery wall.
If you think a quilt is only for snuggling up inside during movies, it’s time to re-asses its potential. Generally larger in size than most artwork, quilts make a beautiful statement piece when hung on display.
Have an old desk chair that’s super comfortable but hard on the eyes? Give it new life by covering the back in a combination of fabrics. Choose complementary colors and patterns for an eclectic vibe.
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Even the simple act of draping a special fabric over a banister will give your stairwell an entirely different look.
Never underestimate the power of a beautiful throw. Toss one on your bed, couch, dining table, wherever; its addition will bring instant visual appeal.
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More fun with fabrics:
Beautiful Burlap?
How to Layers Patterns Right