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NOLTV with Chronos Fitness, and Bryan Batt Doctors New Orleans show with Dr. Akash Anand Breast Cancer Surgery Featuring Dr. Sadeghi and Dr. Soto Lung Cancer & Smoking Cessation Immunizations with Dr Lindsey Ford Doctors New Orleans Thyroid Disease Fertility Preservation with Dr WellsImage: via Restoration Hardware Artist-turned-textile designer Rusty Arena is about as prolific and creative a pattern-maker as you'll find. His collection of fabrics and wallpapers includes over 250 patterns and colorways ranging from abstract organics (behold this stunning textured ammonite print) to hand-drawn tribals. Now Arena's lush stylings are available coast to coast at Restoration Hardware. The high-end design mecca has collaborated with Arena on a collection of pillow covers with patterns "inspired by the printed velvets of Venice, Italy." According to the Restoration Hardware listings (Arena declined to be interviewed for this article), he creates the stunning, almost aged-looking textiles by illustrating, silk-screening and embossing them by hand in his Houston studio.

The Restoration Hardware collection borrows only three of Arena's prints—a soft zebra stripe, an oversized damask and a tessellating circle pattern—and offers each in two colors and two shapes. the collection is priced from $219 to $249, not including the cost of inserts, and with discounts available for members. Image: via Restoration Hardware Pillows, Rusty Arena, Restoration Hardware, Home DecorTurned these bedroom chairs in to Cream Velvet dining chairs. Harker Design commissioned these chairs for one of their clients. They took a set of existing bedroom chairs of the clients and turned them into host/hostess chairs for the dining table. Since the client is located out of state, I didn't get to see them finished in the dining room. I bet they looked stunning though. AFTER--I prewashed the velvet since they would be in dining room--that way they can be washed. Since the velvet was too thick to make ties--they decided to go for a deconstructed look. I serged two layers together face out--so the ties wouldn't be too bulky.

One bucket list thing I put on my to do list for this year is to hit up the longest yardsale on Hwy 127 from Alabama to Michigan. The first time I reupholstered anything was a set of dining room chairs from the early 1900’s. Talk about old, but honestly, it was easier than I thought and they came out great considering it was my first time. leather office chair calgaryHowever, I chose a print fabric and quickly realized that I should have looked at the repeat of the pattern first. lazy boy chair not workingBut then again, I over calculated my measurements and bought twice the amount than what I needed!baby shower chair tradition Whether it’s you reupholstering the chair or a professional you’ve hired, knowing your measurements will help determine the amount of yardage you will need. best orthopedic office chair uk

I’ve put together some tips on how to measure a dining room chair seat, and what to take into consideration when choosing an upholstery fabric. Using an Existing Pattern Some chairs are shaped uniquely (usually vintage chairs), and in that case it’s easier to use the current pattern rather than taking down measurements. cheap chair covers in kentThe best way is to take the fabric off that is currently on the chair and use it as a pattern for the new fabric. comfy chairs for game roomThis includes the number of times the fabric is folded over around the edges (usually twice) and ironing them out so you have a complete flat pattern. rocking chair for mom and babyIf the staples have ripped the fabric, preventing it from lying out evenly, add an extra inch around the entire pattern. old dining chairs melbourne

For the average dining room chair (16″ x 18″), you can get two seats out of ¾ of a yard, of 54” wide fabric. Measuring dining room chairs is pretty simple. It’s best to remove the seat from the chair to get the most accurate measurements. dining room chairs vancouverWith a tape measure, measure the length of the seat from top to bottom from each bottom edge. Add another 3-4 inches to both sides to allow for a fold over finish and stapling underneath. For the average chair (16” x 18”) you don’t need to measure the width because upholstery fabrics that are 54” wide will give you a sufficient amount of fabric to work with. If your chair is larger than average, measure the width the same way as you would measure the length at it’s widest point. If you have more than one chair that you are reupholstering, multiply the number of chairs by 0.75 and divide by 2. This will give you the total amount of yardage you will need for your chairs.