Our house in the city had cinder block walls, so I upholstered them with fabric
For the Library Walls I chose a black chintz, printed with all kinds of exotic feathers.
The ceiling was a lacquered red
center photo: Terence Hall Residence, New Orleans
We moved to the country and sold our city house
The new owners definitely did not like my color scheme
So, I ended up with yards and yards of fabric from my many upholstered walls
Gina
Gina, I've never upholstered walls before. That's cool that you could take it down and re-use. How did the fabric attach to the walls?
ReplyDeleteYou have so many good ideas!
-Ann
It looks fantastic as a tablecloth, but it must have also looked quite striking and unusual on walls.
ReplyDeleteHi Ann, First, we sprayed the walls with glue and attached large sheets of foam (that's the upholstered part). Fabric was sewn together, matching designs. 2" wooden slats were nailed to top and bottom of wall. Fabric was stapled to 2" slats, top and bottom. Double fabric welts covered the staples. Steam iron removed the last of the wrinkles.
ReplyDeleteFabric is easily removed by pulling slats away from wall.
Dear Francesca, I loved this fabric on my walls, especially with my red laquered ceilings. But I am so glad that our new owners didn't like it.
ReplyDeleteWelcome back from your trip to Milan. Can't wait to hear what your new venture will be.
So glad you could repurpose that fantastic material and what better way than as a tablecloth! Gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for being a part of Seasonal Sundays.
- The Tablescaper
I like your style.Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteGood thing you can sew a straight line...you have created something beautiful that will bring you lots more years of joy!!!
ReplyDeleteGina, I bet the room was gorgeous with this fabric. Good thing the new owners didn't like the upholstered wall because now you have a wonderful tablecloth. Thank you for linking to the Open House Party and I hope you a great week.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Sherry