Subtleties of chair decor

Furniture is not forever. Over time, things that are of excellent quality become unusable. Chairs are, of course, the first to get hit. Moreover, only the upholstery suffers from these elements of the situation, despite the fact that the frame retains its functional qualities almost in full.

Considering that the dining set includes at least six chairs, then parting with them at the same time is both a pity and an expense. And is there a need for this? After all, the decor of chairs can bring them back to life, making them even more attractive.

If you have at least meager skills as a furniture maker, then with the help of a simple set of tools and the simplest materials you can create a real miracle. By the way, the chair can be an excellent training base. Having mastered the technique of decorating it, you can try to solve more complex tasks: upholstering chairs and pulling sofas.

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home chair decor

You can return youth to old chairs in several ways:

• With the help of fabric.
• Decoupage technique.
• Using jute rope.

Decor cloth

It happens that after the repair and changing the background of the walls, the chairs no longer match the situation. You don’t want to change convenient accessories at all, therefore, you just have to drag them.

The main difficulty of the event will be to find a durable and reliable fabric that would satisfy interior requests with its colors. Look for suitable solutions among:

• Microfiber.
• jacquard.
• Furniture silk.
• Tapestry.

The latter option is the most optimal for decorating chairs, since the tapestry is distinguished by high wear resistance, provided by the presence of artificial fibers in the composition.

When cutting the material, make sure that the pattern or ornament on the fabric lies in the center of the back or seat. This will help to make a preliminary marking of the canvas. So plan first, cut later.

If you are not ready for global upholstery work, just sew covers on chairs or use capes. It will turn out no less beautiful. In addition, several sets of covers will help you in updating the atmosphere of the interior. They can be changed seasonally or used as a festive chair decor.

decoupage decoration

Modern designers consider decoupage to be the most successful way to decorate furniture items. This technique extends the life of unupholstered chairs made from plywood and wood.

Everything is done quite simply. Initially, the surface is prepared by cleaning with sandpaper and puttying. After that, the chair is opened with paint. In principle, any will do, but ideally, you need to use white, and water-based. Not her background, decoupage looks especially charming. After preparatory work, decorative elements cut from a special type of napkins are glued to the surface.The final touch will be finishing painting and opening the finished chair with a protective layer of acrylic varnish.

Jute rope decor

For all its simplicity, jute brings a special cosiness and warmth to the home atmosphere. In addition, the material can become an accent line that favorably emphasizes the style of the interior. The decor of chairs with jute is not difficult. Even children can be involved in the work.

To begin with, the old upholstery is removed, and then, the chair structure is completely wrapped with sisal or jute rope. You can give the chair a more harmonious look in this way: remove the soft insert from its back and perform rope weaving in the resulting window. If you do not own the macrame technique, then weave the usual coarse or fine mesh. Don't forget to change the seat upholstery.

Festive chair decor

Chairs in the festive interior play an important role, so do not forget about them. Moreover, it is not at all difficult to complete their decor with a modern assortment of materials and ideas. Fabric decors look very attractive.

For them use:

• Covers that you can make yourself or rent for an event.
• Wide strips of fabric that are simply wrapped around the chair.
• Fluffy bows.
• Luxurious fabric flowers. The technique of their manufacture can always be found on thematic sites.

The main advantage of fabric decor is the ability to choose the design in such a color scheme and texture that will match the style of the event.

A chair decorated with fabric can be additionally decorated with some figurines, beads, emblems, plaques and other elements inherent in the theme of the celebration.

An unusual impression is made by a garland of triangular cloth flags. Letters can be written on each such element and then, when assembled, it will symbolize the name of the hero of the day or any wish. The latter is relevant for corporate events.

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Wedding decor chairs

“You can also use soft toys in the wedding decor of chairs”

I wonder what you think about when it comes to wedding decor? Most likely, visions of garlands, flower arches and compositions, a decorated table will come to mind. You won’t even remember the chairs, but their traditional look can spoil the whole impression of the situation. So how can chairs be decorated so that they become a full-fledged detail of a wedding banquet and fully reflect the style and theme of the event?

Garlands and fresh flowers. These elements complement the fabric finish of the chair. You can use one large flower, making it the center of the composition, or several small ones. Suitable for this and other gifts of nature, such as wildflowers, ornamental greenery, tree branches, spikelets. The main thing is that the theme of the event allows this.

fabric applications. They can be made in any form: luxurious flowers or funny faces. The latter, settling on the backs of chairs, will bring a special mood to the decor of the banquet hall. Compared to traditional covers, such a festive decor of chairs looks very extraordinary.

Decorative pillows. Their presence will be appropriate at a country-style wedding. Funny pillows in colorful pillowcases will perform two functions at once:

• Decorate the chair.
• Let it sit comfortably.

 

Tablets and letters. These elements are quite common in the design of weddings.Usually they are used to designate seats. Beautifully carved with monograms, the initials of the guests are attached to the backs of the chairs. It turns out also original and practical.

Pouches. Two bags are attached to each chair with colorful ribbons. One hides a symbolic souvenir for the guest. Subsequently, it will become a nice reminder of a pleasant event. The second one is made as an alternative to the guest book. They put a note there with a request to leave a wish to the young and attach a piece of paper and a pen.

Air balloons. Although they add mood to the atmosphere, they are rarely used in the decor of chairs. The reason for this is the low strength of the balls, which literally burst on their own. For this reason, they are mostly "settled" on the main table.

Wreaths. This is one of the varieties of plant decor. You can weave them from whatever your heart desires. Everything can be used in combinations: flexible twigs, spikelets, and leaves. An excellent solution for outdoor ceremonies, country-style weddings, eco-style. Such elements perfectly emphasize the unity of man with nature.

Cones can also be an excellent budget option for decorating chairs. They are wonderfully combined with lace.

Paper. Gorgeous appliqués and garlands are made from this material. Preparing for the wedding is the time to master the quilling technique. Openwork lace, elegant swans and other wedding symbols will look very worthy in this design.

Toys. Soft toys can also be used in the wedding decor of chairs. Christmas balls are perfect for winter weddings. All this wealth is attached to the chairs with beautiful ribbons.

Handkerchiefs. The accessory seems to be simple, however, it can be said that it is universal. You can decorate chairs in this way at weddings in the spirit of shabby chic, Provence, country. It turns out very nice.

Seafood. Their use is fully justified at a celebration organized in a marine style. Sprigs of corals, starfish, palm leaves, shells, bags filled with pebbles - everything is suitable for this topic.

Stencil, decoupage and other original techniques. If the celebration is organized at home or in the country, then you can solve the problem of ugly chairs using any of these techniques. Chairs with stencil painting and original drawings will make a splash.

Decoration of newlyweds chairs

The festive decor of the chairs of the newlyweds should be singled out as a separate topic. It should be catchy and incredibly elegant. Contrasting fabrics will do an excellent job. One chair is draped in a white fabric imitating the bride's outfit, and the second one is “dressed” in a black tuxedo. You can choose a textured hairpin as symbolic elements, which clearly indicates that the chair is intended for the bride, and a bow tie, which accordingly highlights the place of the groom.

An interesting solution would be to decorate chairs with drawings, cartoons or photographs. This will surely appeal to fans of non-standard approaches.

In a classic wedding, the backs of the newlyweds' chairs are usually covered with flower garlands. They give them a luxurious and expensive look.

As a design option, you can also consider anagram plates with the inscriptions "groom", "bride" or use standard symbols in the form of doves, rings, hearts.

If the chair has a decent appearance and is consistent with the style of the wedding, then only its back can be hidden behind the drapery.The final touch of such a festive decor of chairs will be a long bow, a bud of a living flower or a drapery in a contrasting shade.

If you do not want to hide the beauty of the chairs under the layers of drapery, you can do with decorating them with colored ribbons. This solution is especially good for outdoor ceremonies, where guests are offered folding chairs. Bright ribbons will perfectly replace bulky cases and, fluttering in the wind, will cause a lot of positive emotions with their colorful appearance.

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New Year's decoration of chairs

“For the festive decor of chairs, a cap sewn in the shape of the back is enough”

The approach of New Year's celebrations develops a stormy activity in us. This is, perhaps, the only holiday, for which they begin to prepare long before its onset. It is very important for us not just to set the table, but to emphasize the importance of the current event. The finishing touch of the New Year's decoration of the room will be the decorative decorations that appeared on the backs of the chairs.

It can be:

• Simple compositions of tinsel, balls, garlands and bouquets.
• Smart covers.
• Elegant draping.

Christmas covers
You should think about them in advance in any case: whether you are going to rent them or make them yourself. In the latter case, there is no need for long capes. For the festive decor of chairs, a cap sewn in the shape of the back is enough. Most of the time is better spent on its unusual finish. What can become it? Thematic embroidery or appliqué depicting a snowman, a decorated Christmas tree, Santa Claus, a bell, a boot, etc.

Covers made of red fabric with a white trim are very popular. They really do look like a Santa Claus hat. By the way, such variants of covers can be connected. Sitting on a chair with such a “warm” design will be incredibly comfortable. A fluffy bubo made of white yarn will help to complement the impression. It goes well with both types of hats.

Festive drapery

In the absence of covers, the decor of the chairs can be done with drapery. To make it beautiful, you need to use one and a half meter cuts of fabric in your work. This is quite enough to design a standard chair model. If your chairs have too high backs, then naturally more fabric will be required. Not to miscalculate with the proportions of the flap will help "fitting", organized with the participation of the sheet.

Then everything is simple. A piece of fabric is randomly thrown onto the chair, adjusted according to its shape and tied with colored ribbons on the back and decorated with spruce branches, Christmas balls, and cones.

Christmas compositions and other ways to decorate chairs

If you don’t want to work with fabric, you can decorate chairs in a simpler way, using a variety of New Year’s compositions. They can be bought and look like coniferous wreaths, garlands and bells. You can try to make such decorative elements yourself. The Internet is just a storehouse of ideas in this matter.

Another way to quickly arrange a chair in the desired style is to tie a luxurious organza or satin bow on it.
Do you have the gift of an artist? Use it! Decorate your old chairs with themed drawings. The effect will be stunning.

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Conclusion

Whatever you do with the decor of the chairs, the main thing is that it be in harmony with the theme of the holiday and the environment. Classics will always find their admirers, but this does not mean that non-standard solutions developed by you are bad manners. Do not be afraid to experiment, let the atmosphere of celebration acquire individuality.

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