Tuesday, September 13, 2011
DIY Upholstered Wall Hangings
The last high rise I lived in had this long, white entryway with high ceilings. The wall needed some art to create interest when you walked into the space. I wanted something oversized to cover the wall, but that didn't cost a fortune. I ended up covering three 4'x8' pink foam insulation boards from Home Depot in a large repeat, silk, damask fabric, which ended up being much less than any art I would have found in that size. I just stretched the fabric around each board and staple gunned it to the back. You could also use spray glue for this application. Let me know what you think about this project, or if you have tried something similar to this before.
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Fabulous idea!
ReplyDeleteJust curious as to how these were hung?
I think this is brilliant. I have a long blank wall in my living room. A scaled down version, with a silky material that would go with my living room would be perfect. Thank you for the good idea!
ReplyDeletelooks amazing! Great visual bang for the buck!
ReplyDeleteLove this! I think I might try this on a smaller scale.
ReplyDeleteThese would also make nice headboards.
ReplyDeleteLove it!
ReplyDeleteI love this idea and am considering this for my bedroom. Fabric is already picked out and collecting dust :)
ReplyDeleteAwesome!!!!!!! Now I know what I'm going to put on a large wall in our bath!
ReplyDeleteI did this with some Liz Claiborne fabric. I used a 36" x 30" canvas I had on hand. It was on the wall for nearly 1 year when I finally decided what I wanted to use the fabric for LOL.
ReplyDeleteHow did you hang these?
ReplyDeleteI did this same idea, but with old prints / frames I no longer like!
ReplyDeleteI cover them with fabric and layer them!
Really chic! Where did you get that fabric pattern?
ReplyDeleteGreat idea
ReplyDeleteBrilliant idea! Might try this out one day!
ReplyDeleteHow many yards of fabric did you use?
ReplyDeleteI think this is fabulous. Pinning it as a possibility for some dining room drama.
ReplyDeleteWhat would that pattern be called!
ReplyDeleteWhere did you get the fabric pattern and what's the name?
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful and light weight!! I have done this in the past with super large (and various sized) canvases purchased from yard sales and thrift stores. Great idea to fill expansive walls and light on the pocket.
ReplyDeleteHanging tip: Home Depot sells plate hangers. Press the the hooks into the foam board, attach regular drywall hooks to your wall & hang the foam board (by the brass plate hanger) on the drywall hooks. Voila! (http://www.homedepot.com/buy/tools-hardware-hardware-fasteners-fasteners-picture-hanging-picture-mirror/kohler-memoirs-2-piece-comfort-height-round-toilet-in-black-black-166832.html)
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