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)
ReplyDeleteHow did yours turn out when hung? I did the plate hangers and they are not flush with the wall and I can see shadows :(
DeleteGo to home depot or lowes, i found a hook called monkey hooks great for dry wall and no need to use nail or hammer! Its a curved piece of steel with a hook on end! Holds up to 50lbs!!! Love love for picture hanging sooo simple!!!
DeleteI just tried this out in my home and LOVE it! Filled up a huge, empty wall perfectly :)
ReplyDeleteI just made these and I LOVE the way they turned out. I created 3 for a huge wall I had no idea with at do with. My only issue is how to hang them, but I think I'm going to do the plate hanger route.
ReplyDeleteI just hung mine with the plate hanger route. They are not flush with the wall and look weird with shadow. How did yours turn out????? Jess
DeleteDid you staple gun it or apply spray adhesive?
ReplyDeleteI wish I knew where I could find this fabric...
ReplyDeleteYou can get this fabric from JoAnnes
DeleteI think I will use this idea in my long hallway - and maybe even hang a framed photo on each.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great idea and might be just what I need to remove the echo in my living room.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea. You could even use patterned curtains or sheets.
ReplyDeleteWe've done this sort of thing using stretcher bars (for art canvas)in various sizes. It was all the "rage" back in the '60s and '70's. You could make your own size and it held heavier material. They were known then as "Marimekkos" because there was a company who made fabric with huge bold flowers, designs, etc. for this purpose. You can easily make your own by deciding what size you want, purchase stretcher bars at Hobby Lobby or art supply stores, then go to an upholstery fabric store to find just the right look. Can't be too thin or there's the "see through" factor, but otherwise it should be relatively inexpensive. Use picture wire and 2 eye hooks so you can position it easily.
ReplyDeleteIt would be so nice if the author would answer questions about her post.
ReplyDeleteI hung mine using Velcro - you can buy adhesive backed velcro strips at craft stores or fabric stores. The insulation boards are light enough that the velcro holds them up beautifully and you can still take them down if you want to swap out the fabric.
ReplyDeleteI love this idea. I saw it years back in a Calico Corners fabric store. They had it on a skinny strip of wall. I then used some for a "headboard" (cut it) for my daughter's tiny room. I attached it with velcro tape. I now have some in my garage that I use for spray painting knobs and small items. You can wedge stuff in so they stand up and spray them. It's also easy to move the sprayed items on the board, like a tray.Thanks!
ReplyDeleteP.S.-- Found you through Pinterest!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea and beautiful. Although a bit more expensive and a higher profile on the wall, one would be SAFER using an artist's canvas. BEWARE - Any kind of foam insulation is NOT made to be used without a good BARRIER between it and a living space AND good VENTILATION. Foam insulation gives off fumes you might not detect or smell but is definitely TOXIC!!! PLEASE DO NOT USE FOAM INSULATION TO ACHIEVE THIS LOOK!
ReplyDeleteThank you for this warning! I was excited about trying this, but after reading your post I did some research, and you're absolutely right. I'll be using artists' canvas.
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DeleteAbsolutely beautiful and I love this idea! Did you order your fabric online? Looking for something similar and if you went through a website would love to know which one. Thank you
ReplyDeleteI was able to find similar patterns from Pindler & Pindler as well as Kravet design on www.fabriccopia.com
ReplyDeleteold artist's canvas is a great idea. I have 2 I was looking for an idea for. I think you could also use a solid under a thinner fabric so it wouldn't show. or just paint over it first. Easier to hang also. great inexpensive project idea.
ReplyDeleteI was thinking of doing 4 of these but as 2x4. 2 on the right wall and 2 on the left. Should I stick with the same fabric for all 4 or do 2 different fabric s? I was thinking one solid and one pattern for each wall....
ReplyDeleteI have a large staircase wall and high echo-y ceilings. This might be the solution! But is it really true about the styrofoam soundproofing??? I did this for my daughters room in grandmas basement for when they have sleepovers but am now scared it could be toxic! Homedepot did not inform me of this one and am concerned. Might try as suggested with canvas instead.
ReplyDeleteThe thermashield foam insulation boards I bought at Home Depot are absolutely safe. I found this online--"A quick review of the material data safety sheet for Thermasheath-3 available on line indicates no known acute or chronic health hazards and that the product is not considered a carcinogen. Dusts generated from the product are considered a nuisance dust and may aggravate pre-existing upper respiratory and lung diseases"
ReplyDeleteThe decorative idea is great and it looks beautiful. However, the use of insulation board was a TOXIC red flag to me. We are all living within a chemical cloud as it is, so we need to be as cautious as possible to avoid even more exposure to it in our homes. Using insulation for a headboard is a terrible idea. Please don't expect manufacturer's or retailers to acknowledge any health risk factors that have yet to be "proven" for publication. A data sheet is specifically diagnostic about the product they are invested in selling. The wide range of health issues that a product may impact in humans/pets isn't a cost effective series of variants to study. The statement about the generated dust being considered "nuisance dust that may aggravate pre-existing upper respiratory and lung diseases" is purposely vague and implies if there's a problem it's because you already had one. Chemical exposure can trigger illnesses you may never have had otherwise. We all carry genetic predispositions to diseases that may remain dormant until biological switch gets turned on through an unfortunate circumstance (extreme or chronic stress, environmental or chemical exposure, nutritional deficiencies, etc.). As much as I love to be creative when coming up with an idea using unexpected materials, I know far too many artists that have unknowingly exposed themselves and others to toxic materials that eventually took a toll on their health. It was very hard for me to let go of my beloved spray adhesive to use less-than-effective alternatives. My plea to all well-intended creative souls: be wildly creative, but be environmentally responsible and safe while doing it.
ReplyDeleteI've done this for soundproofing as well. Looks great. I'm going to link it to my blog thecentrichome.blogspot.com as I am doing an article on long passageway halls. Wonderful!
ReplyDeleteWell if you really wanna be DIY you could just get a color.of the fabric you really like and using fabric paint you could stencil on any patter you want....instead of bugging the person who originally posted this great idea
ReplyDeleteI decorated the wall in my living room with a 7 piece metal wall art I ordered from articulatestyle.com. But I have a large wall to decorate and I am going to try this! Genius idea <3
ReplyDeleteHow 'bout hanging large piece of fabric with two horizontal metal rods - one at top - one at bottom - each within simple hem you'd sew or fabric-glue across each edge. That eliminates the whole "toxicity" issue of the foam board. The top rod could hang from visible ropes/cord/wire/jute tied at each end and attached near the ceiling - either coming together in same spot, or hung from their own spots directly above where they are attached to the rod.
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